The first lawyer has MARN that was pulled from Immi forms however, its not coming up when he does a search.
The whole who is a Lawyer/Migration agent and who can register has become so convoluted. I know the rules recently changed in 2021 and my understanding is that Lawyers are no longer required to register with MARA is that correct? I got the below information on the amendments from the NSW law society:
"Migration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Act 2020
22 February 2021
The Migration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Act 2020 was passed by both Houses of Parliament on 15 June 2020 and will come into effect of 22 March 2021 (the new legislation). The new legislation will amend the Migration Act 1958, so that Australian legal practitioners holding practising certificates that are not subject to supervision will no longer be required or entitled, to register with the OMARA as migration agents.
Importantly, after the commencement of the new legislation and subject to the conditions on their practising certificate, Australian legal practitioners will be able to provide immigration assistance in connection with legal practice without holding registration as a migration agent with the OMARA. The Law Society has prepared the following FAQ’s to provide further information to solicitors who may be impacted by the change."