Steely Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hi, First post, as just staring the process. My son is now a naturalized Australian, and has his own house with his partner. We are looking to come out on a Parent visa. As part of our initial investigations trying to get info, we have approached a number of migration agents, and one in particular looks promising, however, I was wondering if anyone already living in Perth has used these themselves, and if so, would you recommend them? Lomax Legal Services http://www.lomaxlegal.com/apply-online.html Any other advice/tips would be appreciated....we are attending Down Under live, next month also. http://www.downunderlive.co.uk/westernaustralia.php Thanks Steely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Never heard of them (but that doesn't mean anything). What I would recommend is that any agent you use is MARA registered https://www.mara.gov.au/ you can search for the agent on this link (also gives you other information to). If they don't have a MARA agent in the company - I wouldn't use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 hi, what type of parent visa are you thinking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I could find no evidence on their web site that they are MARA registered. I would use only a MARA registered agent. There are a number that are highly regarded. Go Matilda are one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks Ali, I did some digging around myself, companies house says only formed this month........appreciate the MARA advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hi Odies, we think the Contributory Parent (Temporary) (subclass 173) visa. If we do things ourselves, hope to get this confirmed at the Down Under event next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks for the advice verystormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest10912 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hi Odies, we think the Contributory Parent (Temporary) (subclass 173) visa. If we do things ourselves, hope to get this confirmed at the Down Under event next month. Ummm, I wouldn't bank on it. Those things remote about businesses marketing their services, like removals, banking etc. you might get the odd migration agent there but I don't think they would do more than give you a card. It is a great day for collecting free pens and if you are in luck you can have a nice spot of lunch nearby. Want any real information, then ask away for shared experiences or contact a migration agent for some personal attention. You can probably do this by yourselves you know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Have you read the booklet on parent migration which has been produced by the Aussie immigration department? It's a really useful starting point... http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1129.pdf Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I am doing the 143 visa at the moment, June is my medicals and hopefully getting a case officer . I have done it all myself , I admit I rang for advice at the beginning and paid £200 for a phone call, I can only say it was the biggest waste of money. There is an ok thread on Poms in Oz regarding the parent visa , it takes forever to read. Honestly go for it yourself, none of the forms are daunting , just take time, I am sure your son will help to. If I or anyone on here can help SHOUT, we will help in every way we can . It is just a long waiting game. Can I ask have you been on the immi.gov.website ? and done their little test ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hi Lou, yes we have read this booklet thanks, as you say very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Cheers Rupert, looks like I best find somewhere with good food then :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hi odies, tbh, I think we will go alone, I didnt pay for a phone call, but asked 2 different migration companies what visa they suggest we go for and they both said the parent visa. I haven't looked at the immi.gov site, but will head there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 As others said, this can be done by the applicant him/herself. I have just finished reading the parent migration booklet this week. @odies : What little test on the immi website are you talking about? Also, I’m a little bit confused about the visa application charges, could anybody help me out if I post my questions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 it is just at the beginning where it says what type of visa is for you and does the balance of children. I may be able to help with the charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 it is just at the beginning where it says what type of visa is for you and does the balance of children.I may be able to help with the charges. Ho Odies, in what way might you be able to help with the charges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Ho Odies, in what way might you be able to help with the charges? Haha...I'm sure Odies could help you out with the financing! Pretty pleeeese!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 My parents have just had their 173 granted. Initially went it alone (I helped them through the application process) but enlisted the help of Go Matilda half way through as they needed to change details for my sister who at the time of application was listed as a non migrating dependant but at uni in Oz (she decided to go back to England to study). Didn't want to make any mistakes so was worth the money to make sure all the details were right in the end! Long old process though, took about 20 months start to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 HA HA, did not come out right on writing !!! Levi asked the question , I meant I could possibly help him to understand the charges, I have no money !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 HA HA, did not come out right on writing !!! Levi asked the question , I meant I could possibly help him to understand the charges, I have no money !!!
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