In Australia, only those registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (and listed on the Register of Migration Agents) can provide immigration assistance, except where an exemption is provided for by the Migration Act 1958 and or the Migration Agents Regulations 1998.
Member of MIA
"The Migration Institute of Australia is the professional association for Australian Migration service providers worldwide working together for the benefit of Australia." The MIA represents over 1,500 registered migration agents who provide professional migration services to families, businesses and industries throughout Australia. For more information about MIA go to: www.mia.org.au
Our clients can expect us to
have a sound knowledge of migration law and procedure
abide by MARA Code of Conduct (which is contained in the Migration Agents Regulations 1998) is legally binding on all registered migration agents
make our clients aware of all costs involved with their application and the expected time needed to perform the service
inform our clients as to the progress of their application
provide our clients with written confirmation of total costs of their application and all steps of the process have to be documented
keep all client information confidential
not make misleading claims as to the likely success of the application
provide our clients with a copy of Information on the Regulation of the Migration Agent Profession (IRMAP), which provides them with basic consumer protection information
Why use a migration agent
Australia has a highly complex and legalistic visa system that requires applications to be prepared carefully in accordance with the legislation, therefore, however there is no legal requirement to hire a registered migration agent, but applications for visas can be very complicated, and it pays to have the application right the first time. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) usually charges non-refundable application fees for visas, therefore it is worth getting to seek the help of a competent migration agent. Every year thousands of applications are being rejected often because applications are improperly evidenced or incorrect class of visa is sought by the applicant. We offer you a free initial assessment to get a preliminary opinion on applying for the correct class of visas and we will take care of you from commencement until a decision is made on your application. The application form provides you only the basic details, however we prepare a comprehensive submission that accompanies and supports your application.A registered migration agent can make the process of migration easier and more effective for you. If you use a registered migration agent you will have a professional to guide you through the visa application process (which is usually long and complicated), handle all the paperwork and present your case in the strongest possible way.
Leila Reypour MARN: 0848264 Graduated in Australian Migration Law and Practice from Griffith University, Queensland