A Registered Migration Agent can help you understand Australian migration requirements, evidence preparation and representation for a temporary visit or partner migration pathway. You can also manage your own immigration matter. Using an agent does not guarantee approval or faster processing.
What is a Registered Migration Agent?
A Registered Migration Agent is registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) to provide immigration assistance. Registration is not a government endorsement of the business or a guarantee of an immigration outcome. An agent can assess your circumstances, explain migration pathways, assist with preparation and communicate with Home Affairs as your authorised representative.
OZVISA’s migration advice is provided by Rhys Cochrane, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1568361). OZVISA is a private migration assistance business, not the Department of Home Affairs.
How to find a Registered Migration Agent?
Check an agent’s current status on the OMARA register before engaging them. Search by name or Migration Agent Registration Number. Read the service agreement, scope of work, fees and refund terms before proceeding. If you have concerns about a registered migration agent, OMARA explains its complaints process.
Why use a Registered Migration Agent?
An agent can help you understand the requirements and present relevant evidence, particularly when your circumstances are complex. Registered migration agents must meet professional obligations, including:
- Following the applicable Code of Conduct.
- Maintaining the required professional indemnity insurance. Insurance does not automatically entitle a client to compensation.
- Meeting continuing professional development requirements.
You should choose assistance based on the provider’s verified status, relevant experience, service scope and clear fees, not promises of approval.
Does using an agent provide priority?
No. Using a registered migration agent does not itself provide priority with Home Affairs. Paying an agent does not prove that a relationship is genuine or that a sponsor meets the requirements. The decision depends on the relevant immigration requirements and evidence.
Read OMARA’s guidance on how registered migration agents can help. Home Affairs makes immigration decisions; approval and processing times cannot be guaranteed.
