ccc812 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Hi All, I'm new to the forum and just have a question on visa applications agents. I'm just about to start the long process of applying for my 189 visa and just wondered based on peoples past experiences which MARA registered visa Agents to use and whether it matters which country UK or OZ they reside. Concept Australia, Go Matilda, Expert Visa's and Ian Harrop Associates are to name but a few. I just want to pick the right one really on recommendation rather than cost. Thanks. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongal76 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm trying Sammy Naghi from Taylor Hampton based on some recommendations I read on here. Hoping they're still right! Also being in uk someone in my time zone is easier than 10 hours out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Myself and mates all used concept in mcster,steve and martin are aces,think their fees are £1700 now,staged payments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I used John Adams from immigration2oz. They're based in surrey. Can't recommend them enough. Great service. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 We used Go Matilda, they were very good and IMO value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wubbledoos Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 If your application is straight forward and you're capable of reading instructions then don't bother. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moobobs Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 We used Go Matilda and they were excellent. Payment is in stages also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliusoz Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm trying Sammy Naghi from Taylor Hampton based on some recommendations I read on here. Hoping they're still right! Also being in uk someone in my time zone is easier than 10 hours out. Sammy Naghi is great , he helped me so much for my visa , honestly he is awesome!! You won't be disapointed with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyv Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 we are using The Emigration Group Chester. They have an office down south too. No complaints so far. Staged payments also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 There are a lot of good agents, so I'd suggest use someone who comes recommended by others. Also, make sure they are MARA-registered so if anything goes pear-shaped, you have recourse to complain to MARA. The person you speak with should be able to give you their MARN #. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 There are a lot of good agents, so I'd suggest use someone who comes recommended by others. Also, make sure they are MARA-registered so if anything goes pear-shaped, you have recourse to complain to MARA. The person you speak with should be able to give you their MARN #. In what way do you suppose a complaint to the OMARA might help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I should have made my comment more specific, I was multi-tasking at the time. If the agent gives an applicant incorrect advice, the agent is negligent in their handling of the application, etc. the applicant has a resource (MARA) available if they aren't able to resolve the issue with the agent or want to complain about their agent. It's not a resource to complain simply if their visa is refused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I should have made my comment more specific, I was multi-tasking at the time. If the agent gives an applicant incorrect advice, the agent is negligent in their handling of the application, etc. the applicant has a resource (MARA) available if they aren't able to resolve the issue with the agent or want to complain about their agent. It's not a resource to complain simply if their visa is refused. I include the following on all my service agreements: WARNING The OMARA is an essentially useless office that is part of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and I have told them so repeatedly. With the stroke of a pen the minister can terminate them all as easily as s/he can terminate a perfectly valid visa application. The OMARA can do nothing about unregistered agents overseas or parliamentarians or DIBP officers who give, often incorrect, migration advice in Australia, or education agents who give catastrophically incorrect migration advice under the table. About all the OMARA can do, having received a complaint, is haul a registered migration agent over the coals - after the event. They cannot order repayment of money lost. They can do nothing when the minister (The Terminator) changes the rules in the middle of the game or one of his delegates or ‘designated authorities’ bungles your case. By the way, the ‘average fee’ misinformation published by the OMARA is just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Wrussel (above post) is well regarded. Is there anything that may make your application hard? The reason I ask is that some have specialisms in certain areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldCoastBrit Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I used Sammy Naghi to migrate to Geelong, Vic., and can thoroughly recommend him for helping me with what turned out to be very complicated application not least due to my children custody issues with my ex, and my being over the age limit of 45 y.o. His (new) contact details: Sammy Naghi Solicitor and Barrister of Australia NSW L.S. No: 42619 Australian Registered Migration Agent MARN No: 0641061 Direct Tel: +44 (0) 20 7832 6401 www.migratingspecialists.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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