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Australia tightens restrictions against ‘Front Agents’: Here's how to avoid fake migration assistance

A sign on a building that reads: Australian Government: Department of Home Affairs
Only registered migration agents, Australian legal practitioners and exempt persons can lawfully provide immigration assistance in Australia. Source: AAP / James Ross Source: AAP / James Ross

A migration agent explains how to check registration, what a "front agent" is, and what warning signs to watch out for before securing migration assistance.


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By Vanessa Bragas

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A migration agent explains how to check registration, what a "front agent" is, and what warning signs to watch out for before securing migration assistance.


Key Points

  • Australia has intensified monitoring against "front agents" and other types of unauthorized immigration assistance.
  • Applicants can check the official OMARA register to confirm whether their migration agent is registered and if their MARN is valid.
  • Be cautious of guaranteed visa approvals, pressure to pay immediately, and situations where someone other than the registered agent is providing the migration advice.

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