What does fast-track mean?
Dec 8th 2009, 10:41 am
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What does fast-track mean?
Hello,
A MARA registered agent said he can fast-track my application for a fee.
Do they really have super powers?
My application is frozen untill 2012 as per DIAC operators, should I trust the agent and pay him the fee? Is there a thing called fast-tracking for real?
Thanks
Ahmad
A MARA registered agent said he can fast-track my application for a fee.
Do they really have super powers?
My application is frozen untill 2012 as per DIAC operators, should I trust the agent and pay him the fee? Is there a thing called fast-tracking for real?
Thanks
Ahmad
Dec 8th 2009, 11:17 am
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
smells fishy.
Dec 8th 2009, 11:19 am
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
Hello,
A MARA registered agent said he can fast-track my application for a fee.
Do they really have super powers?
My application is frozen untill 2012 as per DIAC operators, should I trust the agent and pay him the fee? Is there a thing called fast-tracking for real?
Thanks
Ahmad
A MARA registered agent said he can fast-track my application for a fee.
Do they really have super powers?
My application is frozen untill 2012 as per DIAC operators, should I trust the agent and pay him the fee? Is there a thing called fast-tracking for real?
Thanks
Ahmad
.......care to tell which MARA agent?
Dec 8th 2009, 11:21 am
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
I also smell something fishy here......
Dec 8th 2009, 5:49 pm
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
It is suspicious indeed.
However, I spoke with the agent again. He seems very confident, and asked me to pay 10% now, and the rest after the grant. He says grant is after 6 months maximum, and it is very likely to happen before that.
I can not reveal the agent or the agency's identity, as I am not here to damage anyone's reputation.
Susan, why did you delete your post? I need your input.
However, I spoke with the agent again. He seems very confident, and asked me to pay 10% now, and the rest after the grant. He says grant is after 6 months maximum, and it is very likely to happen before that.
I can not reveal the agent or the agency's identity, as I am not here to damage anyone's reputation.
Susan, why did you delete your post? I need your input.
Dec 8th 2009, 6:55 pm
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
Just using an agent will not speed your application up. DIAC will process the applications when they get to them, and just using an agent is not grounds for getting processed faster.
If an agent is registered, and is promising to fast track an application, then they may well be in breach of the MARA Code of Conduct. I suggest you have a read of it.
http://www.mara.com.au/_attach/code-of-conduct.pdf
If an agent is registered, and is promising to fast track an application, then they may well be in breach of the MARA Code of Conduct. I suggest you have a read of it.
http://www.mara.com.au/_attach/code-of-conduct.pdf
Dec 8th 2009, 10:12 pm
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
Hi Ahmad,
As far as I know no one can fast track your process even if he/she is a DIAC employee.Dont fall to such silly traps.
First he will ask for 10% , then he will say some story and again ask for some more % and this may go on......
You can see in the other threads that some people who are in non-csl and state sponsored are getting visas.....
So, I would suggest you to wait for some more time rather than spending your money to agent who give false promises.
As far as I know no one can fast track your process even if he/she is a DIAC employee.Dont fall to such silly traps.
First he will ask for 10% , then he will say some story and again ask for some more % and this may go on......
You can see in the other threads that some people who are in non-csl and state sponsored are getting visas.....
So, I would suggest you to wait for some more time rather than spending your money to agent who give false promises.
Dec 8th 2009, 10:44 pm
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
It is suspicious indeed.
However, I spoke with the agent again. He seems very confident, and asked me to pay 10% now, and the rest after the grant. He says grant is after 6 months maximum, and it is very likely to happen before that.
I can not reveal the agent or the agency's identity, as I am not here to damage anyone's reputation.
Susan, why did you delete your post? I need your input.
However, I spoke with the agent again. He seems very confident, and asked me to pay 10% now, and the rest after the grant. He says grant is after 6 months maximum, and it is very likely to happen before that.
I can not reveal the agent or the agency's identity, as I am not here to damage anyone's reputation.
Susan, why did you delete your post? I need your input.
Are you sure he/she is MRA?
Dec 8th 2009, 11:28 pm
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
I must add to above these,
See the comment from MIA on this issue,
“ 8. Clear advice about Australia’s GSM program is impossible
Registered Migration Agents are unable to provide any certain advice to clients who are current or prospective GSM applicants. While the Australian Government has the right to make changes at any time, and responsible migration agents have always informed clients of this, the current radical and retrospective changes are beyond what is reasonable and make sensible advice impossible.”
(Submission on General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program - 13 Nov 2009) See - http://mia.org.au/latest-news/Submis...ation-297.html
In another case one of my friends having a biological science degree with assessment as Marine Biologist had been advised by a MRA that his visa is processed in 6 months…
( I am I correct that occupation is not in the csl?)
Unless MODL review or new rule comes in your favor, Sep 23 rulings of priority apply & no MRA can supersede that. So hope non-csl will move at least slowly now. But DIAC will process non-csl applicants with some official announcement in the right time...
See the comment from MIA on this issue,
“ 8. Clear advice about Australia’s GSM program is impossible
Registered Migration Agents are unable to provide any certain advice to clients who are current or prospective GSM applicants. While the Australian Government has the right to make changes at any time, and responsible migration agents have always informed clients of this, the current radical and retrospective changes are beyond what is reasonable and make sensible advice impossible.”
(Submission on General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program - 13 Nov 2009) See - http://mia.org.au/latest-news/Submis...ation-297.html
In another case one of my friends having a biological science degree with assessment as Marine Biologist had been advised by a MRA that his visa is processed in 6 months…
( I am I correct that occupation is not in the csl?)Unless MODL review or new rule comes in your favor, Sep 23 rulings of priority apply & no MRA can supersede that. So hope non-csl will move at least slowly now. But DIAC will process non-csl applicants with some official announcement in the right time...
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Dec 10th 2009, 11:39 pm
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
I thank everyone for their contribution on here.
After deep thinking, I decided to calm down and relax. Let DIAC process all they want and as long as they want. I do not need an agent to fast-track my application, and I am not considering moving to NZ or any where else as well.
Today, and as a proof to myself, I penned a one year contract with an international company. I am not going anywhere before December 2010 obviously. So, I am in not in hurry anymore. I wasted enough time waiting for the visa to come, but it did not. I am changing my job, and we are also buying new furniture so we can feel comfortable. This is from the money I thought I can spend in OZ while searching for a job there.
Just thought I would let you know.
Thanks again, and good luck to everyone.
Ahmad
After deep thinking, I decided to calm down and relax. Let DIAC process all they want and as long as they want. I do not need an agent to fast-track my application, and I am not considering moving to NZ or any where else as well.
Today, and as a proof to myself, I penned a one year contract with an international company. I am not going anywhere before December 2010 obviously. So, I am in not in hurry anymore. I wasted enough time waiting for the visa to come, but it did not. I am changing my job, and we are also buying new furniture so we can feel comfortable. This is from the money I thought I can spend in OZ while searching for a job there.
Just thought I would let you know.
Thanks again, and good luck to everyone.
Ahmad
Dec 11th 2009, 12:54 am
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Good luck to you. We all were hopping mad at Sep 23 attack and because of its retroactive nature. A news will come like a bolt from the blue for you. Wait for that. Good luck for your new move.
Good luck to you. We all were hopping mad at Sep 23 attack and because of its retroactive nature. A news will come like a bolt from the blue for you. Wait for that. Good luck for your new move.
Dec 11th 2009, 3:01 am
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Re: What does fast-track mean?
I thank everyone for their contribution on here.
After deep thinking, I decided to calm down and relax. Let DIAC process all they want and as long as they want. I do not need an agent to fast-track my application, and I am not considering moving to NZ or any where else as well.
Today, and as a proof to myself, I penned a one year contract with an international company. I am not going anywhere before December 2010 obviously. So, I am in not in hurry anymore. I wasted enough time waiting for the visa to come, but it did not. I am changing my job, and we are also buying new furniture so we can feel comfortable. This is from the money I thought I can spend in OZ while searching for a job there.
Just thought I would let you know.
Thanks again, and good luck to everyone.
Ahmad
After deep thinking, I decided to calm down and relax. Let DIAC process all they want and as long as they want. I do not need an agent to fast-track my application, and I am not considering moving to NZ or any where else as well.
Today, and as a proof to myself, I penned a one year contract with an international company. I am not going anywhere before December 2010 obviously. So, I am in not in hurry anymore. I wasted enough time waiting for the visa to come, but it did not. I am changing my job, and we are also buying new furniture so we can feel comfortable. This is from the money I thought I can spend in OZ while searching for a job there.
Just thought I would let you know.
Thanks again, and good luck to everyone.
Ahmad
Anyway nice to hear you have started thinking newly rather than thinking of long taking visa.
