Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority is the office of Department of Home Affairs, Australia and the regulator of Australian migration agent services. They make sure that
- Registered agents fulfil their obligations
- Cater to clients’ immigration requirements and understand their rights.
- The people registered as agents are competent enough to provide the desired services in a conscientious manner.
- Handle client complaints
- Agents keep themselves updated with the changes taking place in the immigration scenario.
- Agents stick to the code of conduct and maintain integrity in guidance.
The people registered with the office of OMARA are called MARA Agents (Migration Agents Registration Authority) and are obliged to adhere to the authority norms to retain their license, otherwise there license will be cancelled. These agents have up to date and apt information and knowledge of the immigration scenario and provide best guidance as per the individual circumstances. They can provide advice on all immigration matters like study in Australia, permanent migration, etc. They enquire complete information about your case and your immigration history with any country and then suggest you most likely options which can result in positive outcomes. They can provide proper guidance on how to prepare statement of purpose for study in Australia application, which documents are required, funds requirements, time and efforts involved, most efficient ways to lodge the file and how you can reduce overall expenditure of study abroad. They do not distort facts and information like other agents or consultants, if they do so it will act like a threat to their MARA Agent status. So, it is advisable to apply your visa application in Australia through a MARA Agent.
To not get tricked, you can check the register of migration agents at official website of Australian Government Department of Home Affairs; they have details of all the registered agents mentioned there. So, you can easily find a MARA Agent in your region or locality. In Chandigarh region, Ms. Parwinder Kaur (Director of West Highlander Consultancy) is a registered MARA Agent, License No. – 1280308 and is therefore eligible to perform under the capacity of Australian immigration adviser. If you require any kind of information regarding study abroad or particularly study in Australia, you can consult MARA Agent Parwinder Kaur at West Highlander. Contact No. – 9915999677, 9915999766.