priku 10 Posted February 24, 2014 Hello everyone, I tried to search for a thread for this details but could not find much. I want to apply for a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) for my partner. Can you please tell me about good immigration agents in Sydney? If possible, please give me atleast 3 options. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Priku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrussell 2,296 Posted February 24, 2014 Hello everyone, I tried to search for a thread for this details but could not find much. I want to apply for a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) for my partner. Can you please tell me about good immigration agents in Sydney? If possible, please give me atleast 3 options. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Priku https://www.mara.gov.au/ Westly Russell Registered Migration Agent 0316072 www.pinoyau.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blossom 3,079 Posted February 24, 2014 George Lombard is in Sydney and is very good. Has two beautiful Aussie little girls :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priku 10 Posted February 24, 2014 https://www.mara.gov.au/ Thanks alot for your reply, Westly. I already knew about the MARA website... I just want others to share the names as per their experiences. Thanks Priku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priku 10 Posted February 24, 2014 George Lombard is in Sydney and is very good. Thanks for you reply, Blossom. I called them... they are bit expensive for me.. any others you suggest? Cheers, Priku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pom Queen 5,788 Posted February 24, 2014 Have a chat with Raul on here (his username is ABA) website is http://www.ozimmigration.com/index.htm If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pom Queen 5,788 Posted February 24, 2014 This is Raul's profile page on here, maybe send him a pm http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/members/33932.html If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priku 10 Posted February 24, 2014 This is Raul's profile page on here, maybe send him a pm http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/members/33932.html Thanks alot, Queen ... I will try calling these guys as well Anyone else with suggestions? Cheers, Priku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozmaniac 806 Posted February 24, 2014 Westly Russell (who answered this question at #2) comes across on here as a bit crusty and terse, but he really knows his stuff. I'm sure he's really just a cuddly pussycat when you're face to face. And when it comes to agents, if you pay peanuts, you'll probably get a monkey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priku 10 Posted February 24, 2014 Westly Russell (who answered this question at #2) comes across on here as a bit crusty and terse, but he really knows his stuff. I'm sure he's really just a cuddly pussycat when you're face to face. And when it comes to agents, if you pay peanuts, you'll probably get a monkey. Westly Russell (who answered this question at #2) comes across on here as a bit crusty and terse, but he really knows his stuff. I'm sure he's really just a cuddly pussycat when you're face to face. And when it comes to agents, if you pay peanuts, you'll probably get a monkey. Thanks for your reply, Ozmaniac. I know Westly Russell is good as he has helped one of my friends in the past... But he is located at St Marys which is quite far from my place .. I want to find an agent near to city side... just so that I can walk in their office and meet personally.. And yes I understand about the peanut-money part. Thanks again. Cheers, Priku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micman Posted February 24, 2014 Nigel Dobbie is brilliant and managed to have my wife's RRV re-instated after many others had failed! Tell him Mike and Tracey recommended him! Visa Immigration Specialists Australia Pty Ltd St Martins Tower, Suite 1703, Level 17, 31 Market Street Sydney, NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quinkla 2,654 Posted February 24, 2014 Unless you have health or criminal record issues, the Prospective Marriage Visa is straightforward and can be done yourself. You'd have to supply the exact same info to DIBP as the agent would ask for. There is a list of what you need in the Partner Migration booklet. The only bit that looks complicated is getting a celebrant and a Notice of Intention to Marry (NOIM). The reality is that you just find a celebrant in the yellow pages and they will do the needful for you. Feb 2010 Prospective Marriage Visa | Nov 2010 Temporary Partner Visa | Nov 2012 Permanent Partner Visa | Jan 2015 Australian Citizenship Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrussell 2,296 Posted February 25, 2014 Westly Russell (who answered this question at #2) comes across on here as a bit crusty and terse, but he really knows his stuff. I'm sure he's really just a cuddly pussycat when you're face to face. And when it comes to agents, if you pay peanuts, you'll probably get a monkey. Thanks for your reply, Ozmaniac. I know Westly Russell is good as he has helped one of my friends in the past... But he is located at St Marys which is quite far from my place .. I want to find an agent near to city side... just so that I can walk in their office and meet personally.. And yes I understand about the peanut-money part. Thanks again. Cheers, Priku I have a sign on my door that reads - IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN APPOINTMENT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SEARCH WARRANT There are other signs about children sleeping and do not knock and these premises are under 24/7 to recorded video surveillance, which they are. Speaking of peanuts and crusty - I went through customs once and was accused of failing to declare nuts. Arachis hypogaea is legume, not a nut, you half-witted parasite. I declared the item in question as food. Get your head out of your **** and do the work you are paid for. The last time I was reported to the MARA (now the OMARA) was for telling a client to - jump in the lake you stupid bitch. I might have to plead guilty to crusty. In almost all cases, it is not necessary to consult a migration agent in person. Some people want to see their RMA before parting with money, but on the other hand they send thousands to the minister whose delegates are instructed to rip off visa application charges for a range of technical errors. I constantly advise people that if they want to see me, it will cost $150 + GST, but if they send me an email it will cost nothing for me to have a quick look at the case. You get what you pay for, sometimes you pay for what you get. Westly Russell Registered Migration Agent 0316072 www.pinoyau.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaggieMay24 1,518 Posted February 25, 2014 While I haven't used an agent myself in the past, I've seen advice posted by quite a few and I think any you find on this forum are good. If you're looking specific to Sydney, you could contact Mark Northam (http://mnvisa.com) who has posted here in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priku 10 Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks alot all. I now have a few options to look into: George Lombard Raul T Senise Westly Russell Nigel Dobbie Mark Northam Do let me know if anyone know any other Agents. I will get the ball rolling in a week or so. Thanks again. Priku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucerad 10 Posted February 26, 2014 Lana Hotimsky is my agent, she's in Sydney and she's wonderful. I definitely recommend. lanah @ mgcaus . com TRA - June 2011 > IELTS Level 8 20.12.13 > EOI Submitted 06.01.14 > Invite 27.01.14 > Applied 26.02.14 (PCC's pre loaded) > Medicals 27.02.14 > CO Assigned 19.03.14 (requested further employment info) > Submitted extra docs 03.04.2014 > VISA GRANTED 03.04.2014 !! Moving to PERTH, July 2014! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrussell 2,296 Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks alot all. I now have a few options to look into: George Lombard Raul T Senise Westly Russell Nigel Dobbie Mark Northam Do let me know if anyone know any other Agents. I will get the ball rolling in a week or so. Thanks again. Priku You have put me in good company. Don't stuff around, any of the agents on your list will manage your case professionally. Westly Russell Registered Migration Agent 0316072 www.pinoyau.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites