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Tiggs+Graz Mar 4th 2006 12:38 am

Re: Migration Agents
 
We are also in the process of choosing an agent and so far have a huge list to pick from!

Would it be cheeky to ask how much people are paying their agent?
As far as i can see there is quite a big difference between the cheapest and the most expensive.
Does it follow that you 'get what you pay for'?

Tiggs

nick72 Mar 4th 2006 2:14 am

Re: Migration Agents
 

Originally Posted by Tiggs+Graz
We are also in the process of choosing an agent and so far have a huge list to pick from!

Would it be cheeky to ask how much people are paying their agent?
As far as i can see there is quite a big difference between the cheapest and the most expensive.
Does it follow that you 'get what you pay for'?

Tiggs

Go to...

www.conceptaustralia.co.uk

Click on Fees and you can see ;)

You pay in 3 stages so not all at once...

They have a 100% record !

Nick

SalSa Mar 4th 2006 3:31 am

Re: Migration Agents
 

Originally Posted by toon williams
We are using Sheila and Shirley at Australian Migration Associates Ltd in Manchester, they have been very good, and seem to be very helpful, quite a laid back informal approach to dealing with you, but they seem to get things ticking along very nicely!!

I know several people that have used them and all been successful, so I would recommend them!! Their prices compared to some are also very reasonable!!

www.australiamigrate.co.uk

My advice is ring round a few and see which one you feel most comfortable talking to!!


We've used these too!! Very good!! :)

wezzies Mar 4th 2006 6:55 am

Re: Migration Agents
 
[QUOTE=Tiggs+Graz]We are also in the process of choosing an agent and so far have a huge list to pick from!

We too used theemigrationgroup ( T.E.G.)based in Manchester. At the time they had 2 types of service- a checking service which is what we did- u fill in the forms and send them to T.E.G they check all info. thoroughly and give you very informative advice to help- apart from finding hubbies college qualifications and chasing up references it was quite straight forward. other service was the full blown all in deal( significantly dearer).

Hope this helps and good luck
wezzies.

Tiggs+Graz Mar 4th 2006 7:14 am

Re: Migration Agents
 

Originally Posted by nick72
Go to...

www.conceptaustralia.co.uk

Click on Fees and you can see ;)

You pay in 3 stages so not all at once...

They have a 100% record !

Nick


Actually concept australia are on my list to talk to in person. I liked the fact that they have the fees listed on the web site - most agents seem to want to hide them!
The only problem i have is that their web site is rather ... how can i put this nicely ..... 'pants'! :rolleyes: Now i know that their ability to get us our visa has nothing to do with how flash their web site is but it is a but off putting!

Hmmm ... maybe i should suggest an exchange of expertise and get them to sort our visa application and i'll get Graz to sort their web site!!! :D

Tiggs

Tiggs+Graz Mar 4th 2006 7:20 am

Re: Migration Agents
 
[QUOTE=wezzies]

Originally Posted by Tiggs+Graz
We are also in the process of choosing an agent and so far have a huge list to pick from!

We too used theemigrationgroup ( T.E.G.)based in Manchester. At the time they had 2 types of service- a checking service which is what we did- u fill in the forms and send them to T.E.G they check all info. thoroughly and give you very informative advice to help- apart from finding hubbies college qualifications and chasing up references it was quite straight forward. other service was the full blown all in deal( significantly dearer).

Hope this helps and good luck
wezzies.

Hi Wezzies
Thanks for the reply
I think a checking service is definitely worth considering.
I can't find the migration group when i do a google search - do you have their web address?
Ta
Tiggs

wezzies Mar 4th 2006 8:14 am

Re: Migration Agents
 
hi Tiggs

The Emigration Group website should be:

www.emigration.uk.com

email: [email protected]

this should be correct, i've taken it directly from letterhead.

once again good luck and i'm not saying it is easy- lots of research but can be done. we have completed meds. etc should've found out about visa feb.06 but due to medical probs. need further info which is where we are at at moment- DIMIA have given us extention to reply- all reports to be back in oz by April 6th :scared:

jackie1 Mar 4th 2006 9:18 am

Re: Migration Agents
 
Workpermit.com - NOT RECOMMENDED :eek: :scared: :eek:


Jackie

stacey and jordan Mar 4th 2006 10:24 am

Re: Migration Agents
 
Hi we are with Concept Australia (North) which is the Manchester ltd. Can only give nothing but 100% approval.

Stacey :)

helpwithvisa Mar 4th 2006 2:38 pm

Re: Migration Agents
 
Cards on the table, I am a migration agent.

I did our own migration in 2000, when i left the police and had retrained as a solicitor. I have just set up a new business and the website should be up and running today. all i can promise you is that I know what it is like and will try and make it as hassle free as possible for you.

Have a look at my website. the free assesment wont cost you a penny.

Best of luck
Andy Sinclair-Ford
www.sf-migration-australia.co.uk



Originally Posted by wilsy2000
Hi, new to this site.
Definatley moving to Oz as soon as poss, settled for perth area at the moment, can anyone recommend any migration agents, decided to pay someone else to do all the form getting / filling in.

Please help anyone......ther are so many

www.visa-go.com have given us some free usefull advice so far...

any thoughts

Steve & caroilne


pukka pom Mar 4th 2006 6:34 pm

Re: Migration Agents
 

Originally Posted by tin
We used George Lombard (http://www.austimmigration.com.au/ ) who was excellent. Do a search on his name in the immigration forum and you will find loads of people recommend him.

Martyn

We used George Lombard too - an absolute star, highly professional and fantastic service and really good value, even answered emails on a Sunday!!!

Sally

nick72 Mar 4th 2006 6:41 pm

Re: Migration Agents
 

Originally Posted by Tiggs+Graz
Actually concept australia are on my list to talk to in person. I liked the fact that they have the fees listed on the web site - most agents seem to want to hide them!
The only problem i have is that their web site is rather ... how can i put this nicely ..... 'pants'! :rolleyes: Now i know that their ability to get us our visa has nothing to do with how flash their web site is but it is a but off putting!

Hmmm ... maybe i should suggest an exchange of expertise and get them to sort our visa application and i'll get Graz to sort their web site!!! :D

Tiggs

Thats my bag Tiggs don't try and nick my business lol...

I told them it needs updating already !!

My sites look much nicer !

Nick

Tiggs+Graz Mar 4th 2006 11:22 pm

Re: Migration Agents
 

Originally Posted by nick72
Thats my bag Tiggs don't try and nick my business lol...

I told them it needs updating already !!

My sites look much nicer !

Nick


Fight you for it!!!! :D

Tiggs+Graz Mar 5th 2006 12:02 am

Re: Migration Agents
 

Originally Posted by wezzies
hi Tiggs

The Emigration Group website should be:

www.emigration.uk.com

email: [email protected]

this should be correct, i've taken it directly from letterhead.

once again good luck and i'm not saying it is easy- lots of research but can be done. we have completed meds. etc should've found out about visa feb.06 but due to medical probs. need further info which is where we are at at moment- DIMIA have given us extention to reply- all reports to be back in oz by April 6th :scared:

Thanks Wezzies
Haven't tried the email but the web address is good.

Fingers crossed on your visa.

Tiggs

Wendy Mar 5th 2006 12:04 am

Re: Migration Agents
 

Originally Posted by helpwithvisa
Cards on the table, I am a migration agent.

I did our own migration in 2000, when i left the police and had retrained as a solicitor. I have just set up a new business and the website should be up and running today. all i can promise you is that I know what it is like and will try and make it as hassle free as possible for you.

Have a look at my website. the free assesment wont cost you a penny.

Best of luck
Andy Sinclair-Ford
www.sf-migration-australia.co.uk


Hi,

Can I ask if you are registered with MARA please :)


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