Have you ever dreamed of migrating to Australia? If so, we can help maximize your chances. We are one of the few Registered Migration Agencies in Sydney who specialize in Skilled Migration and International Student Visas. Our professional Migration Agents can also assist you with the full range of Australian visas, including Family Migration Visas and Business Migration Visas.

Unfortunately, immigrating to Australia isn’t easy. Australian Migration Legislation is a complex and continually changing area of law that requires specialist knowledge and expertise to understand and apply. On April 8th, 2008, The Courier Mail, a leading Australian newspaper, reported, “Australia rejects up to 400 people a day”. In 2007, according to official government figures, 153,827 migration visa applications were refused or rejected, many due to invalid applications and poor advice from so called ‘migration specialists’. With the correct advice and application preparation, many of these applications could have been approved.

As required by Australian law, all our agents are registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority and comply with the Authorities Code Of Conduct (92.17 kB).


Migration Services

Immigration services we offer include:

• Providing strategic & procedural advice on skills assessments & visa applications.
• Packaging applications for lodgment with the relevant Australian bodies.
• Liaising with the skills assessment body & Australian Immigration Department on your behalf.
• Providing you with written progress updates
• Providing you with honest, reliable advice about your applications prospects of success.
• Settlement advice, particularly in NSW.
• Where possible, we will come to you.

Why Connections Migration? 10 out of 10

1. We are passionate about seeing you fulfill your dreams. There is nothing more rewarding than being able to successfully assist a client navigate their way through the complexities of Australia’s migration law with the end result being a visa.
2. We are registered with the Australian Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) and are members of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA).
3. We will be honest about your prospects of success from the outset and will not take on your case unless we are confident you have a strong chance of obtaining a visa.
4. With over 102,500 Skilled Visas available in 2008, we specialize in Skilled Migration cases and International Student Visas.
5. Our prices are highly competitive and reasonable. We provide outstanding value for money.
6. We offer a FREE ASSESSMENT. Once received, we will advise you of your prospects and forward you our Cost Agreement and commence work on your application immediately.
7. We go the extra mile to present your case in the best possible light.
8. Home visit consultation is possible (in Sydney).
9. As the majority of our clients come from word-of-mouth, we spend less time on marketing for new clients and more time working on your application.
10. When Migration is all you do, you get very good at it. As Migration Agents, we are only authorized to provide immigration services, ensuring expert knowledge and advice without the expensive price tag of a lawyer. Professional Fees

Our professional fees vary with each case and visa type, depending on the complexities of your case and the time required to complete the application. We will always aim to complete your application in the most efficient and expedient manner to reduce the cost. Often, we are able to provide a fairly accurate estimate once we have received and reviewed your FREE ASSESSMENT.

Apart from our professional fees, other costs applicable to applying for an Australian visa may include:

• Skills & qualifications assessment
• Professional registration
• Translation services
• English testing
• Certification of documents
• Visa application fees
• Police clearance/character checks
• Medical examinations
• Postage & courier

Basic Requirements

Generally speaking, the Australian government is looking for migration candidates with the following qualities:

• Are able to add value to the country
• Are unlikely to be a financial burden to the Australian community
• Have good command of the English language
• Do not suffer from a serious infectious disease
• Are not likely to incite or cause social unrest and do not harbour extreme religious or political views.
• Are of good character.

Getting an Australian visa can be a complex and time consuming exercise. In many cases, the application will require expert knowledge and research of the Australian Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, as well as up to date knowledge of changes in, migration legislation, policy and ministerial interventions, which almost occur on a daily basis in Australia. Using a Connections Migration Agent will save you time and ensure the most favourable outcome. Your first step to successfully obtaining an Australian visa is to complete our no obligation, FREE ASSESSMENT.


Why Australia?

In 2007, the World Health Organisation voted Australia as having the 2nd best living standards of any country in the world. Australia really is ‘The Lucky Country’, boasting stunning capital cities, natural landscapes & environments, diverse & multicultural society (26% of Australians born overseas), robust economy, first class medical facilities and world-renowned education system. Australia is a nation of immigrants and is regarded as the land of opportunity for people of all races.

With a population of around only 21 million and a continent larger than the United States of America, Australia is keen to allow quality, talented people from all over the world to live and contribute towards making this successful nation even better. Australia is rich in mineral resources, and is a world leader in areas such as agriculture, wine making and technological research & development.

Australia is the definition of a democracy: a place where the rights and values of individuals are respected and upheld. Our political process is among the most open and transparent in the world, with the right to vote extended to all citizens over 18 and a social conscience that keeps decision makers accountable and progressive. Despite the different religious backgrounds and cultural beliefs, Australians enjoy a harmonious and peaceful society that is envied all over the world. Australia, The Lucky Country, offers families a truly safe and prosperous nation to settle and flourish.

Australia has much to offer you and your family including:

• British English as the first language
• One of the lowest unemployment rates in the world
• Excellent weather
• Friendly people
• Outstanding government and private schools and world-class universities
• Balanced lifestyle
• Fresh air and clear skies
• Clean & safe environment
• Great place to raise a family
• Harmonious, multicultural society
• Political stability and accountability
• Outdoor lifestyle and sports
• Stunning natural beauty and diversity
• Wide open spaces

To find out more about Australia, click on the links below:

• About Australia 1 (www.who.int/countries/aus/en/)
• About Australia 2 (www.about-australia.com)
• Australian Government (www.australia.gov.au)
• Australian Tourist Commission (www.australia.com)
• Living in Australia by the Department of Immigration (www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/)
• Adelaide, South Australia (www.adelaidecitycouncil.com)
• Brisbane, Queensland (www.brisbane.qld.gov.au)
• Darwin, Northern Territory (www.darwin.nt.gov.au)
• Hobart, Tasmania (www.discovertasmania.com)
• Melbourne, Victoria (www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au)
• Perth, western Australia (www.perthtouristcentre.com.au)
• Sydney, New South Wales (www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au)

Connections Migration Services also offers general consulting at an hourly rate for clients who are lodging their own application but require legal advice & guidance. Under this option, clients are responsible for lodging their own applications and Connections Migration Services will not be responsible for clients subsequent actions, or how they choose to act on the advice given. Accounts must be settled on the same day and no cost agreement is required. Check the MARA site for a schedule of average professional fees charged by Migration Agents MARA.


Why use a Registered Migration Agent?

When choosing a Migration Agent to assist and advise you, always make sure you choose a Migration Agent that is registered with the Migration Agents Regulation Authority MARA in Australia. All Migration Agents based in Australia MUST be registered with MARA and will therefore be able to provide you with their Migration Agent Number (MARN). This is your guarantee that you will be receiving advice and services from a qualified Migration Agent. There are severe punishments for providing false, unauthorized or misleading migration advice in Australia. Migration Agents in Australia are bound by strict rules and regulations and must adhere to the Migration Agents Code Of Conduct. Connections Immigration Services adheres strictly to the Code Of Conduct and only employs experienced, registered Migration Agents. See MARA website for more information about Migration Agents.

Australia is experiencing a skills shortage crisis. As a result, the Australian Government is encouraging workers from around the world to migrate to Australia. This year, over 102,500 places under the General Skilled Migration Stream have been made available, with further increases expected over the coming years. This is great news for skilled workers who would like to call Australia home and enjoy the many benefits of being part of ‘The Lucky Country’, as it is affectionately known.