Guest Leeburton Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hi, We're about to commit as a family to emigrate to Australia and would like to use the services of a migration agent to help secure skilled working visa's. Can anyone recommend an agent that they have used recently, and the rough costs? Your help would be very much appreicated! Many thanks Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsyburrell Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Go Matilda all day long. Very good reputation and a service to match. Cost will vary dependent on what type of visas you are going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I'm using John Adams from immigration2oz. My fees are approx £2000 or a 190. Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky69 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Were using OE Visas speak to Laurence nice chap!!! Visa costs vary between £2000 - 2500 we paid £2148.00 Imo set about £7000 that includes ielts,vettassess ,medicals,visa, could be more now that visa cost has changed ie paying individually. Also read visa costs are changing again in September look out for that!!!! Sorry to tell u the bad news, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carla Morris Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 We used Global Visas the fee was £1600 and they were brilliant! Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Go Matilda and George Lombard Consultancy both enjoy an excellent reputation across all the forums we run. As for Global Visas, well, google them and I'll leave it at that. I won't make any disparaging remarks about them and will just say that from an administrative point of view, it's a full time battle deleting posts from paid seo companies who pass themselves off as satisfied customers of Global Visas, I must have deleted hundreds of such posts - but that's the tactic they employ to drown out criticism - http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/2010/06/global-visas-boss-liam-cliffor.html http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/2012/08/global-visas-and-one-clients-f.html http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/2010/05/global-visas---complaints-are.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonandsarah Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Sammy @ Talylor Hampton Law hes amazing sooooooooooooooooo happy we picked him personal service really lovely guy think he was about £2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzachino Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 We used Sort Out My Visa and they were very good. Efficient and great every step of the way. Cost £2000 for our 176 visa 18 months ago. Would highly recommend them to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6686 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 We using global visas, big mistake 18 months later after wrong visa submitted then 7 months later had to withdraw as wrong points claimed. We just about in same position 18 months later this time on correct visa. Absolute nightmare still ongoing battle at the moment. Avoid like the plague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraHen Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I used Lauren at Sort Out My Visa - only £900 as I sorted some aspects out myself, she was great and really friendly. Always got back to me and my messages. Highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judilc Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 We used go Matilda after 2 personal recommendations from people we knew and have been very happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 We using global visas, big mistake 18 months later after wrong visa submitted then 7 months later had to withdraw as wrong points claimed. We just about in same position 18 months later this time on correct visa. Absolute nightmare still ongoing battle at the moment. Avoid like the plague. Craig, that's pretty crap for you.....cant you get your money back?!! Surely there's some sort of security that says if they stuff it up (meaning through no fault of your own) they have to provide a refund??... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6686 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Well in the process of refund for the $3000 odd for the visa processing fee. Whilst keeps getting promised but never arrives been on to them today which they said its been approved waiting. As far as getting refund for there cost I got no chance and all I want now is my visa so I can go get on with my new life in oz. I tried to cancel them after only 2 weeks into assigning them to get me a visa but they just went ahead an charged my card so had to use them as couldn't afford a new agent from scratch. Everyone I spoke to from managers to team leaders are nothing short of bully's my wife refuses to speak to them as they very nasty at times. Made the whole experience a nightmare and most of the work I have done for them. Not to mention sending me down London for my skills assessment without the right paper work needed to be allowed to sit the test. Luckily vetassess allowed me in as had some documents on my iPhone. Please steer clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Well in the process of refund for the $3000 odd for the visa processing fee. Whilst keeps getting promised but never arrives been on to them today which they said its been approved waiting. As far as getting refund for there cost I got no chance and all I want now is my visa so I can go get on with my new life in oz. I tried to cancel them after only 2 weeks into assigning them to get me a visa but they just went ahead an charged my card so had to use them as couldn't afford a new agent from scratch. Everyone I spoke to from managers to team leaders are nothing short of bully's my wife refuses to speak to them as they very nasty at times. Made the whole experience a nightmare and most of the work I have done for them. Not to mention sending me down London for my skills assessment without the right paper work needed to be allowed to sit the test. Luckily vetassess allowed me in as had some documents on my iPhone. Please steer clear. Id be taking that one as far as I could go if it were me, I expect you've worked hard for that bleedin money. That's if you can be bothered, sometimes the stress of chasing things puts people off, I can totally understand. Sorry to hear that Craig, Im sure yous will get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6686 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 With all the stresses of emigrating I have not the time to chase them for some compensation. Also I didn't want to rock the bout until I had that visa. I submitted a 190 on 26th June and everything all up there cleared waiting for grant as my last visa was cleared a 189 in march but had withdraw as they claimed something crazy like 85points for some strange reason. Diac only pulled it at the end once grant was ready. Totally gutting as got a job ready and waiting and all little embarrassing but only took 1 month to reapply and get a 190 lodged which was what I wanted first time round. I think as long as the agent is mara registered you are covered. Good luck with your choice hope I have saved you from there grasp. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 We used Visa Bureau. They cost £2,800 for a 190. They were really good. We had one hiccup but they sorted it out really quickly and were very apologetic. Whoever you go with just make sure the agent (individual not company) is MARA registered. You then do have some comeback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floorman Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 We are using Smith Jones Migration...Emma is a MARA registered agent and an absolute dream to work with.Every question we have ever had she has answered super quickly,she has helped us when we were told we didnt have enough points by quite a few other agencies and sure enough 1 year later(only this long because it took me 6 attempts to pass my IELTS) she has now submitted our 190 visa. She also appears in Australia magazine on the Q&A page...would def reccomend. Good luck with who you choose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carla Morris Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 WOW im really shocked to hear that about Global Visas as they were absolutely fantastic with getting us our 175 visa! We paid (in total) £5500 for everything and got our visa granted in Nov 2012 and we've heen in here 10 weeks now! Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveo1571 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Hi.... We went through ISA...who are in Perth, this was through my employer...they were good, no drama's.... I know people who have used GO Matilda and George Lombard and are all very happy with them.... Whatever you do, Do no do anywhere near Thinking Australia....I did originally and got no where, other than false promises and spent £1500 and saw nothing for it.... Good luck Steve Edited August 12, 2013 by Steveo1571 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amck2424 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sort out my visa - as recommended by phil spencer on the tv show on life down under - all done and dusted within 12 months - think it was £3000 - £4000 but that was for permanent visas - we are just returning from a trip to Perth - ask for Veronika although they are a reputable company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodipodi Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Ive read a large amount of 'don't go there..' when it comes to Global Visas, in a round about way anyway, obviously people aren't allowed to bad mouth on a public forum but its definitely not who I will be using when we come to use an agent as I think theres been a fair few people had their dreams ruined or had to start all over again because of it. My choice would be one of two. Westly Russell or Go Matilda, both get great reviews and recommendations by those who have used them and have never read even in inkling of bad feeling about either. They are forthcoming with help and advice and often flag it up for people when someone has been told wrong information. Hope you get someone who does a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em38 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 We used the Australian Visa Bureau - been great. Costs vary on type of visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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