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Given that Immigration Legislation and Policy guidelines are constantly updated it is always advisable to use the services of a registered migration professional to save much time and stress of having to repeat the process all over again.

The department of Immigration and Border protection makes it easy for visa applicants to fill and lodge their visa applications with or without the assistance of a registered migration professional. This is because most of the information regarding application process and requirements can be located on the department’s website; but the bad side of it is that sometimes applications may be returned as invalid application if the necessary guidelines are not complied with.

If you are seeking immigration assistance you should only use Immigration Lawyer or Migration Agent who is registered with MARA (Migration Agents Registration Authority).

Immigration assistance is defined in section 276 of the Migration Act 1958.

The advantages of using a Registered Migration are immense. Registered migration agents attend continuous professional development trainings and workshops which is one of the requirements for them to maintain their registration.

Registered Migration Professionals are regulated and can be sanctioned by MARA.

In addition; registered migration agents must have professional indemnity insurance and also comply with the code of conduct for registered migration Agents.

You are also covered under Australian Consumer Law if your agent is registered.

Follow the link below to search for a Registered Migration Agent.

https://www.mara.gov.au/using-an-agent/working-with-your-agent/what-to-expect-from-your-agent/

However the Department of Immigration and Border protection (The department) provides that there are exempt people who can give immigration assistance without being registered provided they do not charge a fee or receive other incentives as a reward.

They Include:

♦ a close family member of the visa applicant, meaning the applicant’s spouse, child, adopted child, parent, brother or sister

♦ the applicant’s nominator or sponsor

♦ a member of, an office of an international organisation, a diplomatic mission or a consular post

♦ an Australian parliamentarian, including a Senator, Member of the House of Representatives, member of the Parliament of a state or member of the Legislative Assembly of a Territory

♦ an official acting in the course of his or her duties

♦ an employer assisting a migrating employee in certain circumstances

♦ a professional development sponsor in certain circumstances

♦ a person who is preparing, or helping to prepare a request to the Minister – to exercise his or her power under sections 351,391, 417, 454 or 501J, 195A, 197AB or 197AD of the Act.

♦ If you do not fall under the above category, you must be registered with the Office of the MARA to give immigration assistance, even if you do not charge a fee.

♦ Note: If you are one of the above categories and you charge a fee, you must be registered.

Penalties

♦ If a person who is not a registered migration agent gives immigration assistance unlawfully, they can be fined up to $6 600.

♦ If the person asks for or receives any fee for giving immigration assistance or making immigration representations, the maximum penalty is imprisonment for 10 years.

♦ If a person falsely represents that they are a registered migration agent, the maximum penalty is imprisonment for two years. (visit the department’s website for further information)

♦ In addition to providing an excellent and a cost effective service, we try to maintain an excellent communication with our clients whilst seeking to achieve a positive outcome with every visa application we lodge.

Our Purpose

Through experience we’ve learnt that it’s possible to provide a service similar to other providers, albeit with a difference. As a result, we are resolute to provide you with:

♦ Expert advice/unique assistance 

Your experience with us is important and we endeavour to stand out by offering a unique approach to our services so that you can spread the good news.

♦ Clarity

Visa process is complex we provide a clear and detailed advice on visa options and pathways as set out by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

♦ Reliability 

As qualified and registered migration agents it’s our duty to provide reliable, concise and correct immigration advice at all times in strict compliance with MARA requirements and the Code of Conduct for registered migration agents. (The Code)

♦ Lodgements 

We are responsible for making sure that your application is lodged on time as soon as you provide the necessary information and documents required.

♦ Review

We can also peruse your visa applications to ensure adequate compliance in case you decide to do it yourself but we charge a token fee for such services.

♦ We also save time and money for our clients’ at a minimum cost.

♦ We will assist you to comply with legislative requirements and also ensure that you meet up with deadlines.

♦ This we will achieve by using our team experience and good communication skills to give you timely and up to date information in regards to your case.

♦ We complete applications to the highest standard within the shortest time frame.

♦ Our knowledge and expertise will save you the hassles of lodging an invalid application.

♦ We have submitted many applications and achieved a high success rate.

LEGAL SERVICES

Criminal Law Matters ,

Conveyancing/Contracts,

Family Law Matters including Divorce, Separation, Child relocation, Child recovery, Child contact, Intervention orders Application/Contest

Fines and Infringement Notices ,

Traffic offences

Wills and Estates;

Courts/Tribunals

MIGRATION SERVICES.

Student Visas (Admission including, Section 20 Notice, Cancellations, Variation of Enrolment, Changing courses or Education provider, extending your stay.Post Study work arrangements .etc) Visitor Visas (All Streams) ,General Skilled Migration (Workers) ,Child visas ,Parent visas ,Partner Visas ,Refugee and Humanitarian Visas

Bridging Visas ,RRT, MRT, AAT Appeals ,Judicial Review ,Ministerial Intervention ,General Assistance with Applications

Information on some visa classes:

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

♦ Visitor visa enables you to come to Australia for upto three, six or twelve months as a visitor for holidays, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends, for business, on a tour with a registered travel agent from the People’s Republic of China or for other short-term non-work things like medical treatment or medical consultations.

♦ You also need a visitor visa if you are passing through on your way to another country and you decide to stop over in Australia.

♦ Each visa may have different conditions depending on your circumstances.

♦ You can apply online if you are in Australia, if you are outside Australia only passport holders from eligible countries can apply online.

If you are outside Australia and not from eligible countries you can submit a paper application.

♦ The base application charge for this visa ranges from AUD130 to AUD335. However, this visa is free or cheaper to certain passport holders. The eVisitor (subclass 651) visa is free. You must be a passport holder of a certain country.

♦ The Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) visa has an AUD20 service charge. You must be a passport holder of a certain country.

Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462).

This visa is for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to 1 year.

Requirements:

♦ You might be able to get this visa if you are aged from 18-30 years

♦ Not accompanied by a dependent child

♦ Have a passport from an eligible country.

♦ Have a passport from:

♦ Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, USA, Uruguay.

♦ Note: Only USA passport holders can apply online

Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602)

This visa allows people to travel to Australia:

♦ for medical treatment or consultations

♦ to support someone needing medical treatment who holds or has applied for this visa

♦ to donate an organ.​

You can also apply for this visa if you are in Australia, have turned 50 years of age, and have been refused a permanent visa only on the grounds of health.

Child visa (subclass 101)

This visa allows a child who is outside Australia to come to Australia to live with their parents.​

Requirements

This visa is for a child who is:

♦ applying outside Australia

♦ sponsored by an eligible parent.

Child visa (subclass 802)

♦ This visa allows a child who is in Australia to stay in Australia.​

Requirements

This visa is for children who are:

♦ in Australia

♦ sponsored by an eligible parent.

♦ The child must be in Australia when the application is lodged and when the visa is granted.

Adoption visa (subclass 102)

This visa allows a child who is adopted outside Australia to come to Australia to live with their adoptive parents.

Requirements

A child might be able to get this visa if:

♦ their parent holds a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309 or 820) or a Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)

♦ they are sponsored by the same person who sponsored their parent

♦ they are single

♦ they are younger than 18 years of age, or one of the following:

♦ financially dependent on their parent holding the temporary Partner visa, or

♦ incapacitated for work due to the total or partial loss of bodily or mental functions

A Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)

is a temporary visa for the child of a parent who holds a temporary Partner visa that does not already include the child. If this visa is granted, the child also needs to make a permanent Partner visa application before the parent’s permanent Partner visa is decided.

♦ The child can be in or outside Australia when they apply for this visa.

♦ If the child’s siblings are also applying for this visa, they must lodge separate applications.

Orphan Relative visa (subclass 117)

This visa allows a child to travel to and live permanently in Australia with their sponsoring relative.​

Requirements

This visa is for a child whose parents are dead, permanently incapacitated or of unknown whereabouts.

♦ applying outside Australia

♦ an orphan, or their parents are unable to care for them

♦ younger than 18 years of age

♦ sponsored by their relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen

♦ single.

The sponsoring relative must meet the parental responsibility or custody requirements.

Orphan Relative visa (subclass 837)

Features

This visa allows the child to live permanently in Australia with their sponsoring relative.​

Requirements

A child might be able to get this visa if they are:

♦ in Australia

♦ an orphan, or their parents are unable to care for them

♦ younger than 18 years of age

♦ sponsored by their relative who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen

♦ single.

The sponsoring relative usually applies on behalf of the child, who must be inside Australia when the application is lodged and the visa is decided. The sponsoring relative must meet the parental responsibility or custody requirements.