Uk to Australia visa agents

[Movingdownunder1]

Hi all 

any hve any recommendations for a uk to Australia visa solicitor/agent? My partner and I are going for the skilled visa and are wanting to use a specialist to streamline the process 

[Cheery Thistle]

What’s your profession? I used Down Under Centre and they were great for me. My 189 was done in 6 months end to end. They are particularly good with nurses, trades and teachers I think. 
Others that come recommended are Emergico and True Blue. 
If you have any complicating factors like medical conditions or children with specific needs it might be best to seek someone who has experience of that. 
All the best with it. 

[Marisawright]

5 hours ago, Movingdownunder1 said:

Hi all 

any hve any recommendations for a uk to Australia visa solicitor/agent? My partner and I are going for the skilled visa and are wanting to use a specialist to streamline the process 

Never use a 'visa solicitor'.   You don't need a lawyer or solicitor unless you've got a legal case to fight, e.g. appealing a visa refusal.   When you are applying for a visa, you need a MARA registered migration agent.  

There are some agents who are active and generous with their advice on these forums.  They are Suncoast Migration, Go Matilda, and Andre Burger & Associates.

If you are going to go with Down Under Centre, make sure you actually get to deal with one of their MARA registered agents and not one of their phone consultants.

[Movingdownunder1]

Thanks for the advice. I’m an electrician and my partner is an oncology nurse. We are hoping to make the leap asap so the advice is much appreciated 

[Steve Elliott]

As a migration registered migration agent myself, I would normally high five anyone steering business towards RMA's and bypassing Lawyers. While it is true that legal many migration law practitioners do indeed specialise ion complex matters, refusals, cancellations etc, there are many lawyers who do the more routine migration visa applications. Indeed, many legal practitioners were RMA's until 2021 when amendments to the Migration Act meant they were no longer required to be RMA's. I tend to refer some very specialist matters to migration lawyers who are experts in their respective areas, otherwise I would refer prospective clients to other RMA's who are also experts in their fields and who "typically" are more cost effective for the client. 

Emergico was recommended above (thank you "Cheery Thistle")  but I'm not your man as I specialise in a small number of niche visas. The business owner (Leanne Stevens) was a nurse and paramedic for over 20 years before becoming an RMA. She is also very good at complex matters such as health , character etc if required.

Paul Hand and Raul Senise also worth having a chat with.