FAQ
FAQs about using a Registered Migration Agent
Why use a Registered Migration Agent?
Migrating to Australia, even if only for a fixed period of time, is a major life decision. Obtaining your visa is crucial to the process and can be very costly. You therefore want to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. For businesses seeking to sponsor foreign nationals to work for them, using a Registered Migration Agent will give you peace of mind as to your compliance with the visa legal requirements and we will help you get your new workers in position with the minimum of delay.
What can a Registered Migration Agent do for me?
A Registered Migration Agent has an in-depth understanding of Australian immigration law and can provide you with expert and accurate advice. This will help you determine the best visa for your circumstances and then make the application with the best chance of success.  We will utilise our expertise to fill in those daunting forms, prepare additional supporting information and persuasively argue your case for you, which will save you time and significantly reduce your stress levels.
Why shouldn't I just apply myself?
Immigration to Australia is tightly prescribed by a whole range of complex and confusing legislation which is changed frequently. It is amongst the strictest immigration law in the world. Set criteria must be satisfied for you to be eligible for a visa, often with no room for the application of any discretion. If you get just one thing wrong it can result in your application being refused and the application fees charged by the Department of Home Affairs are generally NOT refundable. Other significant costs can be involved in the process of applying for a visa. You may need to pay for medical examinations, police checks, English language testing, skills assessment and perhaps more. It is vital to ensure that you are not spending this money in vain. If you are applying within Australia the consequences of getting things wrong can be severe - once you have had an application refused or a visa cancelled, and you no longer hold a substantive visa, you may only apply for an extremely limited range of visas which you will most likely not be eligible for. Your only alternative is to leave Australia and re-apply offshore. Restrictions may also be imposed on future applications for people who have had visas cancelled. A Registered Migration Agent can negotiate this minefield for you and give you the best chance of success. We are specifically trained in the intricacies of Australian immigration law and practice. We understand what is involved in the process of applying for a visa and can help prevent you making some of the common mistakes which can lead to applications being refused or visas being subsequently cancelled.
Don't Registered Migration Agents just fill in forms?
No - a successful visa application will not just entail the completion of a form. Virtually all visas also require detailed supporting statements and documents expanding on the information provided within the application form. You are far more likely to be successful if you have someone who understands the immigration laws assist with the preparation of such statements and documents. Furthermore, filling in the forms can be very difficult and stressful. Department of Immigration forms are very complicated and highly prescriptive. We fill in these forms regularly and understand the legislative basis behind the questions, and thus know what the Department is really looking for.