Frequently Asked Question
GENERAL MIGRATION FAQ
Australia is often referred to as a “unique place” and a “lucky country”. Being a relatively young country Australia has attracted migrants from almost all countries in the world and is now characterised by an open and multicultural society. There are many reasons that people want to migrate to Australia. These reason include: climate and geography, shortage of skilled labour, Australia’s migration program, education system, public healthcare system, career options, security and lifestyle.
Registered Migration Agents are qualified and up-to-date with migration legislation and requirements, so they can provide accurate advice on your visa options and assistance with the preparation and lodgement of your application.
Yes, we have registered migration agent. Migration Agents Registration Number 0849461
Every registered Migration Agent will have a unique registration number, issued to them by the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). You can type in your agent’s name or registration number to ensure their registration is up to date.
See: https://www.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/
Australian based registered migration agents are the better choice as they are regulated by MARA and have to abide by Australia’s consumer protection laws.
It all depends under which type of visa you are applying for migration. Each visa application is unique a time estimate can only be determined once a Migration Agent has done personal assessment. Although you can check to the Department of Immigration and Boarder Protection the approximate visa processing times, but as we have said this time can vary.
Australian immigration rules are complex and subject to frequent changes. Constant changes are introduced to cater for Australia’s need at different moments in time according to Australia’s own interests in the economic, social and cultural fields. Registered Migration Agents are professional persons who know the law and its complexity, who know how to best compile, prepare and present your case to the department of immigration. As specialists, we ensure that you first of all apply for the right visa and secondly we prepare your case in a manner that we will guarantee the best prospects of success. Furthermore, there is often a great deal of communication and queries with the Department of Immigration after visa applications are lodged. We take care of the communication with the immigration department and represent you until your visa is granted.
- Temporary Visas
- Skilled Migration Visas
- Regional & Family Sponsored Skilled Visas
- Business Skilled Migration Visa
- Employer Nominated Migration Visas
- Permanent Residency Visas
- Graduate Visas
- Partner Spousal Visa
For more information contact Namaste Education & Visa Services
Bridging visas are granted to allow you to remain in Australia while you are waiting for an application to be processed, or to provide lawful status while you make arrangements to depart Australia.
Yes, Namaste Education & Visa Services can assist you to have the decision to refuse or cancel your visa reviewed. Not all decisions are reviewable and very strict timelines apply to seeking a review. We suggest speaking with one of our migration agent as soon as possible to determine what options are available to you.
The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement is an integrity measure to ensure the student visa program is used as intended and not as a way for international students to maintain ongoing residency in Australia.
For more information visit Australian Government Department of Home Affairs Website
Yes, Namaste Education & Visa Services have offices in Sydney, Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara. Contact us for further information.