So you’ve decided to leave the home country and move to Australia – a country that is known for its breathtaking landscapes, surfing beaches, and unique wildlife. Australia is also home to numerous career opportunities in cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Besides this, the fascinating regional districts now actively are drawing attention to fresh skilled migrants to contribute to their success and advancement.
The society in this country is fascinatingly diverse as the culture is a vast mixture of multi-ethnic backgrounds and the population totals just over 25 million people.
This is all because of the numerous immigrants, who move to Australia every year. But, migrating to Australia involves tasks that can be complex and confusing to some of us.
That’s why here at Quantum Migration we are frequently asked with questions such as, “Do I need a migration agent?” or, “Is it possible to submit an application for a visa without any expert assistance?”
Well, to address questions like these, we’ve decided to publish this article to ease the uncertainty in everyone’s mind.
We always tell our clients that they don’t have to use a migration agent to apply for a visa to Australia and it is possible to submit an application without an expert’s advice.
Some applicants are confident enough to do it themselves and are successfully granted a visa; while, others prefer to use expert advice from registered migration agents to assist them in preparing and lodging their visa application. This option is entirely a personal choice, but we recommend that you do so.
Here’s why you should seek advice from a migration agent
Getting it right the very first time. The paperwork involved in getting a visa to Australia is complex and can be difficult to navigate without expert help. It is very common for applicants to make mistakes while lodging their application. Such mistakes could lead to delay in process or even result in your application being refused. Having a registered migration agent to assist you with a correct and systematic approach to your Australian visa will definitely make everything easier and less stressful.
Getting the right visa for you. Trying to figure out a suitable visa option can be baffling. There are sometimes several options on offer. The most straightforward approach to resolve this concern is to draw in a registered migration agent as early as possible.
Experienced registered migration agents handle dozens of clients and cases every day. Their proficiency and experience as an immigration consultant mean they can confidently offer recommendations on which course of action will give you the best chance of obtaining an Australian visa.
Getting the most out of your time. Google has always been the go-to search engine for most of us. But, for an inexperienced person, researching Australian migration can take too much of your time. Registered Migration Agents are regulated by MARA, which ensures that agents act according to the Code of Conduct and provide accurate advice to assist clients in securing their Australian visas.
Getting the best out of your bucks. Most visa refusals are the result of mistakes when applicants lodge their application without an expert’s advice. Lodging a visa yourself with the likelihood of visa refusal is very high and you should carefully weigh up your options, because application fees are non-refundable and should you choose to apply again, will definitely cost you double. The indications of a visa refusal can also result in, you have to shell out more money to review decisions.
An experienced migration agent can extremely lower the chances of this from happening and possibly save you thousands of dollars.
Getting yourself updated with migration law. Quantum Migration agents are registered with MARA and keep up-to-date information from the constantly evolving and changing Australian immigration laws. This means that your application won’t be at a disadvantage because you missed recent legislative changes.
If you think you would need assistance in lodging your visa application, you can book a consultation with our experienced migration agents who would carefully take your case and provide you with cost-effective advice on the next step to be taken.