immigration agencies
Apr 26th 2008, 5:58 pm
#1
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immigration agencies
Hi, I am hoping to immigrate to Australia with my husband and 3 children but am not sure what to do first. I have done alot of research on the internet and i feel the way forward is to use a migration agency, but don't know which one do use for the best - they all make it sound so easy. Can anyone recommend a good agency.
Many thanks
Many thanks
Apr 27th 2008, 4:35 am
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Re: immigration agencies
Hi
We have used Concept Australia in Manchester and they have been very good. (I believe that they have offices down South as well. Not sure where you live?) We applied for a 175 skilled independant in Nov last year and we now have a case officer and are just waiting for the decision!!
If you can afford it I would definately recommend using an agent. I believe that it would have been a lot of hassle without.
We have used Concept Australia in Manchester and they have been very good. (I believe that they have offices down South as well. Not sure where you live?) We applied for a 175 skilled independant in Nov last year and we now have a case officer and are just waiting for the decision!!
If you can afford it I would definately recommend using an agent. I believe that it would have been a lot of hassle without.
Apr 27th 2008, 9:05 am
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Re: immigration agencies
Concept Australia for too. The south office, they have been fantastic. We paid 1500 and could pay in 3 instalments
Good luck
Tina x
Good luck
Tina x
Apr 27th 2008, 9:33 am
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Re: immigration agencies
Are emigrating expert any good?
Apr 27th 2008, 12:13 pm
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Re: immigration agencies
Karyn,
If I had a $ for every time this question has been asked I'd maybe not have to give migration advice ...
The same names seem to come up each time - some of them have been mentioned below. George Lombard is another. Also Steve O'Neil. I'm sure there are more who are eminently able.
The one point you don't mention though is the type of visa for which you are planning to apply. Some agents are better placed than others because of the depth of their experience - we don't all do every type of visa.
Maybe click on Search and type "migration agents" into the box.
Best regards.
If I had a $ for every time this question has been asked I'd maybe not have to give migration advice ...
The same names seem to come up each time - some of them have been mentioned below. George Lombard is another. Also Steve O'Neil. I'm sure there are more who are eminently able.
The one point you don't mention though is the type of visa for which you are planning to apply. Some agents are better placed than others because of the depth of their experience - we don't all do every type of visa.
Maybe click on Search and type "migration agents" into the box.
Best regards.
Apr 28th 2008, 11:29 am
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Re: immigration agencies
We used Visa Bureau couldn't fault them, they worked out best visa for us and everything has gone smoothly no problems visa granted.
Apr 28th 2008, 12:40 pm
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Re: immigration agencies
I Have a question on this - what sort of cost would you expect to pay (on average) and what do you get for this service?
Apr 29th 2008, 12:58 am
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Apr 29th 2008, 5:55 am
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Re: immigration agencies
We used Go Matilda (Alan Collett) and they have been fantastic. We applied in November and now just waiting for a CO. They got everything done really quickly for us, very efficient, professional and knowledgeable - we would recommend them to anyone.
Good Luck.
Colin and Toni
Good Luck.
Colin and Toni
