Karl Lynsey and Kids Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 We've gone with visa bureau, and they have been fantastic and would highly recommend them..... They even e-mail to tell you if they are having a day off, or just to remind you that they are there if you need anything.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR56 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Go Matilda - just got our visa last week and couldn't fault them. Always received a reply to a query usually within the hour! Very happy with their service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denver Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 We are using Visa-Go, Darren and Erin, and Bronwyn. Have passed aqfIII and tra. Applications have been lodged. Just waiting. Found them very helpful, easy to contact if ever had an issue. Able to pay fees in instalments. Paul and Tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skipstar Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Can i ask how much your visa for Go Matilda cost. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Just a quick note to say that our fees are fixed, but are dependent on the visa subclass under which you apply (business skills cases are more involved - and therefore more expensive - than a skilled visa application), the occupation nominated (if you are applying for a skilled visa and require assistance with the skills assessment application), and your personal circumstances (eg non migrating children). In other words our fee for one client would not necessarily be the same as for another. You are welcome to telephone for a freebie chat, after which we can send you a proposal as to costs by email on a no obligation basis - T 023 80 30 25 25 (Southampton), or Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia - Contact and Feedback Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skipstar Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks for your quick reply, i have requested a call back. Thanks Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 If you want to send me a PM or email (click on my name to the left of this posting) with your name and phone number/s I'll make sure someone calls you on Monday. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skipstar Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 i left my phone number on your website. regards . the email link doesnt seem to be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I think I might have replied to your hotmail account already then ... Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AdamJstacey Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hello I am using the Visa Bureau.. no complaints, answers any questions very quickly. Excellent People to talk with. AGENT APPOINTED 1/1/2009, TRA APP SENT MAY '09, STILL WAITING ON APPROVAL.. ANYTIME NOW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith&ju Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 We're using Go Matilda and no complaints as yet.Doing my Vetassess on the 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks - and good luck on the 3rd! Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest karlnchris Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 HI WE USED GO MATILDA, THEY HAVE BEEN GREAT, NO PROBLEMS GOT 176 30TH JULY 09, JUST WAITING FOR PASSPORTS TO COME BACK WITH VISA IN. FLY OUT SEPT 30TH FOR HOLS AND RECCIE. WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THEM. :yes:CHRIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Samfire Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Used Migration Bureau (otherwise known as Oceania Development Group) - wouldn't recommend them to anybody to tell you the truth. Paid €9,130 (almost NZD$24,000!!!) - had a dispute over many mistakes made with our State Sponsorship application, to make a long story short and managed to get €1600 refund, but only after we submitted a complaint to the MARA. BE VERY CAREFUL when choosing agents. Take the advice of PIO members who have experience - if they recommend an agent, they should be fairly professional and reliable. If you are told "stay away", then don't touch them with a barge pole!!! Stick to this principle and you won't go far wrong. Good luck to everybody out there starting out on their visa adventure - can be a bumpy ride, but it's worth it! See you all there hopefully!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vixpinkbabe Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Yes, same here. There is one I certainly wouldn't recommend, won't mention any names just yet, but basically I'm £950 out of pocket due to their negligence! Personally, I'd do it on your own, I could have done and would be £3000 better off! Vicky xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Samfire Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Yes, same here. There is one I certainly wouldn't recommend, won't mention any names just yet, but basically I'm £950 out of pocket due to their negligence! Personally, I'd do it on your own, I could have done and would be £3000 better off! Vicky xxxx Well said! Apart from the TRA Skills Assessment, I could have done it in my sleep myself too (with more than a bit of help and advice from those of you here on PIO)! The only trouble is, it varies from person to person i.e. PC skills, literacy, language barrier etc. Not everybody (while they may be quite intelligent) can do it on their own, but if you have adequate PC skills, are not "afraid" of using computers, and can do basic uploading of documents and don't mind making email/telephone enquiries from time to time, then why not try it yourself??? You can always sign up with an agent along the way if you're drowning!!!! We also paid more than you did by far - mind you, we were on a 176 and had TRA, SS and DIAC applications included in our fees. By the way Vicky, have you considered complaining your agent? We hummed and hawed about if for about 4 weeks (kinda afraid to rock the boat) but it became so ridiculous (a child wouldn't have made the mistakes they made, to be honest), that we just said "to hell with this, it's our money that's being wasted"so we just sat down and typed and typed and typed until we had an official complaint drafted. Obviously, we had addressed our concerns with the agency's compliance officer first, but failing any satisfactory outcome, we just submitted our complaint to the MARA and copied each and every person that was relevant in our report - then we just sat back and waited and sure enough the all-important "phone call" came - turns out it was a late-night conference call to us, with all relevant personnel present, to try and work out some solution (because they didn't want the complaint to go any further with the MARA). We had our facts in order and they couldn't argue with that in the end, and we got some money back. I was so surprised to hear the change of attitude from them once an official complaint had been lodged, and the funny thing is - we were dreading lodging the complaint in the first place. By the way, to all of you professional, excellent agents out there, who are most helpful and affordable, I give you credit where credit is due - NOT ALL AGENTS ARE LIKE THIS, but it is definitely worth weeding out the bad eggs by taking some kind of action, even if it is only by being assertive to get the outcome you want. This way, all the other credible agents in reputable business to help migrants achieve their dreams, will be portrayed in a more "accurate" light, don't you think? P.S. Sorry for the Essay!!!!:goofy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vixpinkbabe Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hi Samfire, Yes, thinking about complaining to MARA, also seeking legal advice. Not bothered about the agent fees, it's the £950 re-lodge fee that is bothering me. Will PM you. Vicky xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlom Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hi We are using Bird Migration in Qld, Cheryl is really great and provides a really personal service. She is always e mailling providing updates and she has been very patient with my dithering! regards Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gozzo Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It's got to be Go Matilda all the way, we are using them and they get things moving fast, and give you loads of help, they answer emails fast, it all seems easy with there help, and you can even speak to Alan Collett on this forum what more can you ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartertucker Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks all for posting on my thread, Im hoping that it really is of use to others out there, searching for an agent....:yes: I am still handing out the 'chicken clicks' , But be patient... (apparantly, ive handed out too many lately!) :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sb1 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Hi, We used 'This is Australia' we met them at one of the Emigrate shows. They are based in Australia and have been excellent. We now have our visa and I would totally recommend them. Remember - if you use an Australian based firm, you dont have to pay tax on the costs as they are an overseas company. Good luck! Sarah We are also useing This is Australia and they have been wonderful, I can not fault them in any way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheshire Cat Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Have a search on this forum. There are a few who would beg to differ with your view. Best regards. Thinking Australia are shockingly bad, I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy! anyone thinking of using them, DON'T! feel free to pm me for my story not pleasant. Can't say what I think of Darryl & Liz publicly as it WILL BE REMOVED!!! I konw of people taking legal action against them to recover lost monies, this won't help their shattered dreams of a life in Oz!:arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vixpinkbabe Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thinking Australia are shockingly bad, I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy! anyone thinking of using them, DON'T! feel free to pm me for my story not pleasant. Can't say what I think of Darryl & Liz publicly as it WILL BE REMOVED!!! I konw of people taking legal action against them to recover lost monies, this won't help their shattered dreams of a life in Oz!:arghh: Wow, you are so honest. I'm too nice to write the name of my agent, although I probably should so that no-one else has to go through what I did. Vicky x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gozzo Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Name and shame that's what I say! You don't want others making the same mistake, that's what this thread is for so people know who and who not to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest glitterunicorn Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I was also very confused as to what agent to use, I'd spoken to a company called Global Visa (funnily enough they advertise a lot on this site) but I just got a bad feeling about them, the agent was trying to push me into signing up with them (including paying the first installment obviously) and also being very positive about my chances when I knew I would have more difficulty than he was implying, so I googled their name with the word complaint after it, and thankfully was lead to this site!! After just two emails to Go Matilda I knew that I was going to have to change my Visa class if I was even to be considered, they were very honest and helpful about my chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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