What is an Australian Registered Migration Agent?

When it comes to migrating to Australia, not everyone is legally allowed to give advice.

In fact, only Registered Migration Agents in Australia can lawfully provide immigration assistance.

And that matters more than most people realise.

Why Registration Matters

Australian migration law is complex, detailed and constantly evolving. A small mistake can lead to delays, refusals, or even visa bans. That’s why Australia strictly regulates who can provide migration advice.

Solvita Hodjaciha is registered with the Australian Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA).

This means:

• She has completed formal studies in Australian Migration Law and Practice

• She is officially registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA)

• Her registration is reviewed and renewed every 12 months

• She is bound by strict professional and ethical standards

Registration is not a one-time achievement. It requires ongoing compliance, accountability, and professional responsibility.

What Is “Immigration Assistance”?

Under Section 276 of the Migration Act 1958, immigration assistance includes using professional knowledge or experience to help with visa matters such as:

• Preparing or helping prepare a visa application or supporting documents

• Advising on visa options or eligibility

• Preparing for proceedings before a court or review authority

• Representing a client in migration review or tribunal proceedings

If someone is providing this type of help and they are not registered — they are acting unlawfully.

Your Protection as a Client

A Registered Migration Agent must:

• Act in the best interests of the client

• Follow the official Code of Conduct

• Maintain professional standards set by the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority

• Provide accurate advice in line with current Australian migration law

  
  

This framework exists to protect you.

When you choose a Registered Migration Agent, you are choosing:

✔ Accountability✔ Legal compliance✔ Professional standards✔ Up-to-date knowledge of Australian migration procedures.

Migration decisions affect your future, your finances, and often your family. It is not an area where guesswork or informal advice is safe.

If you decide to seek professional support, make sure you choose a Registered Migration Agent — because registration is not just a title. It is your protection.