Visa Centre's staff recently received a detailed briefing at the Australian High Commission in London to update them on current immigration policy and forthcoming developments. The briefing was designed exclusively for migration agencies with MARA Registered Migration Agents to help them better assist their visa applicant clients. Visa Centre is one of Australia's largest visa and immigration agencies and has a large team of MARA agents to help applicants through the increasingly complex Australian immigration system.

Enlightening presentations were provided by the Regional Director of DIAC (Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship). Visa Centre staff also met with other DIAC staff, including the Principal Migration Officer. After the briefing, Grant King, Director of Visa Centre said "This was an excellent opportunity for our staff to receive up-to-the-minute details of the Australian immigration policy. It ensures that our agents are well-equipped to assist our clients and to react quickly to changes in Australian immigration policy - this is one of the keys to success for visa applicants these days. With the increasing complexity of Australia's immigration procedures and large cuts in the annual intake, more applicants now than ever before are using companies with MARA agents, such as Visa Centre". 

The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship indicated that such briefings are likely to be held more regularly in order to foster the positive working relationship between DIAC and MARA Registered Migration Agents.

If you would like to lodge an application for permanent residence in Australia, you are recommended to consult a MARA Registered Migration Agent who is licensed by the Australian Government Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority www.mara.gov.au .

For more information on Visa Centre and to receive a free initial eligibility assessment, please visit www.visacentre.co.uk