A Helpful Guide To Australian Visa Migration

Posted by Heenan & Browne Migration on February 22nd, 2021

In case one wishes to travel to Australia for study, for work or to live, one will need an Australian visa. In case one is lacking knowledge regarding the procedures for this process, it is a good idea to consult a professional Registered Migration Agent (RMA) in Australia.

RMAs provide a wide range of services, especially for complex Australian visa migration procedures such as:

• employers seeking to sponsor overseas workers;
• employers seeking advice about compliance with immigration laws and sponsorship obligations;
• individuals applying for Australian visas including, skilled migrants, medical professionals,  family migrants, business migrants, employer sponsored migrants, character concern cases and Global Talent cases;
• individuals subject to visa cancellation processes including PIC 4020 action;
• merits review appeals to the Administration Appeals Tribunal (formally Migration Review Tribunal, Refugee Review Tribunal);
• Ministerial Intervention requests on compelling and compassionate grounds;
• Citizenship applications, resumptions and appeals;
• 3 year exclusion period submissions;
• s501 visa refusals or cancellations (character);
• Response to s56 or s57 Request for More Information;
• Letter of advice regarding health costings;
• Response to Notices of Intention to Take Action (employer sponsors);
• Any integrity issue letters;
• Expired visa concerns;
• Community Status Resolution Service (CSRS) issues; and
• Applications for exemption from COVID-19 travel restrictions

RMAs help in selecting the right type of visa and the application process.

All migration agents in Australia must act professionally, possess expertise in Australian migration law, conduct operations in a timely fashion, keep clients updated about the status of their visa application, keep up the confidentiality of the information and adhere to the code of conduct of RMAs.

Assistance for migration includes:

• Advice about visa issues and the visa application.
• Help with preparing documents such as the visa application.
• Representing or preparing clients for proceedings before a legal authority for visa issues.

So, what are the benefits of reaching out to an Australian migration agent? There are some tangible advantages for doing this, some of which are as follows:

• Knowledge of Australian migration law

Registered Migration Agents are very familiar with visa processes, the Australian Migration Act and Migration Regulations. They understand complexities that are not easily accessible by the general public. The agents can easily explain these details to their clients to ensure one follows certain rules and laws.

• Updated information
  

Australian visa migration agents provide new and updated information that may not even be available on the website for the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). It is mandatory for visa applicants to know all the current policies and visa requirements. Using old procedures or non-compliance with new ones can end up in delayed or refused visa applications.

• Rare chances of appeal

The AAT (Administrative Appeals Tribunal) provides rare opportunities to those who desire to appeal for their visas. Hence it is vital to take the help of a Registered Migration Agent who is familiar with the process of visa appeal.

• Stress-free and hassle-free

By obtaining the services of a Registered Migration Agent, there is no guarantee that one’s visa will be granted. But it will ensure that a decision-ready application is lodged to the Department of Home Affairs. This will reduce the anxiety and stress clients have to endure throughout the entire process.

Tips for selecting a Registered Migration Agent

• Choose one with experience

It is good to select a Registered Migration Agent with experience as they will know what exactly must be submitted in a visa application. This is better than hiring someone who has just graduated and is new in the business.

• Seek customer feedback

Read through web testimonials and Google reviews to find out what past clients have to say about the services of the Australian migration agency they have dealt with.

• Seek a Registered Migration Agent

It is compulsory and desirable that the migration agent be registered with the OMARA (Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority). This ensures that the agent is held accountable if one is subject to fraud.

When searching online for Australian visa migration, keep these factors in mind and ensure you are turning to the right visa and migration service that will do its best to assist you during the complex visa process.