Thursday, September 16, 2010

Why Is It Vital To Use The Services Of A Registered Migration Agent?

Each year hundreds of people immigrate to Australia in search of better jobs, settlement, and security. However, attempts to move one’s base to Australia without a registered migration agent can be damaging to the immigration process. Many lose their chances to settle in Australia just because they did not hire a registered migration agent. Not only are there added advantages to engage a legal agent, it is also safe and hassle free.

Registered Migration Agent
A registered migration agent is a migration expert who is listed under the Australian Migration Agents' Registration Authority (MARA). A certified MARA expert would be able to increase chances of getting visa applications approved, finalizing the sponsorship requirements, and getting the best available options in the Australian immigration process.

A MARA agent would succeed in character tests, acquire Immigration Law qualifications, and conform to the code of conduct that is followed by MARA. As a result, MARA agents have a greater knowledge and commitment in ensuring smooth migration for the foreigners.

Making a Mark
Hiring a competent MARA migration agent has a positive effect in the immigration process. The agent can thoughtfully guide clients in the migration matters so that they can maximize their chances of getting sponsorships and visas. Moreover, problems and delays are immensely reduced. The registered agents know the updated tips and information on Australian immigration process and can suitably advice their clients.

And, if there are litigations involved in the immigration process, it is all the more essential to hire the registered migration agent who can represent clients legally in court.

Legality
Australian Immigration process requires a lot of documentations. Often, there are criteria which need to be understood and summarily met by the prospective immigrants. MARA representatives are well-versed with the nitty-gritty of immigration.

The harsh reality is that once an application fails to succeed, the chances of moving to Australia becomes potentially remote. Certified agents are experts who have been dealing with these aspects everyday. They know the correct visa for a client and how to prepare a formidable case to make it successful. No wonder, it is illegal to practice immigration formalities for clients without being a registered professional for it.

Documentation
Immigration process requires a lot of documentations. From visa applications to visa grants, these paperwork related tasks are done precisely by registered migration agents. Care is taken that forms are correctly filled up and all information, supporting credentials, and documents are supplied to the officials granting visas to immigrants.

In short, MARA agents take precautions to follow the procedures and regulations that are applicable for visa applications to ensure that applications are perfect and not incomplete.

Communication and Interactions
Apart from documentations, the Australian immigration process also requires interactions with the visa approval agents and the clients. There are queries to be answered, follow-ups, and discussions which can be efficiently done by the registered agents. As it is not possible for people to know the laws and bylaws of the immigration process, the agents represent them and make work much easier.





Word of Caution
Unregistered agents are illegal in Australia. Surveys show that they do more harm than good in the immigration process. Firstly, the agents are hardly aware of the updated laws and policies of migration. As a result, they provide faulty advice to the clients and fumble during the visa application procedure. In short, the clients are often left in the lurch during the immigration process midway.

Today, visa application, submission, and other immigration steps are costly. It is not economical to forgo an opportunity due to the callousness of a migration agent. Why allow immigration issues to be handled by an illegal agent with no qualifications to manage the same? For an issue that is so important to you and your family, choose the registered migration agent to successfully get through immigration hurdles.


Best Regards

Sanjayai Kapoor

Registered Migration Agent (Australia)