how can i protect myself from australian migration fraud?
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How can I protect myself from Australian Migration Fraud?
Jerry Gomez of Gomez Lawyers an expert migration lawyer in Melbourne tells you how
exactly to protect yourself from fraud.
1. Appoint an Australian Migration Lawyer. Strict laws govern the
legal profession. Lawyers adhere to high ethical and professional
standards and use legal skills and know-how to conduct their work
on your application. Gomez Lawyers focus on immigration law and
are experts in the field. The reality is that expert advice and a
professional application is your best chance of ensuring application
without errors.
2. Visa guarantees are illegal. Only
the department of immigration can
decide a visa application. Anyone who
guarantees you work or visas are
likely to be fraudsters. Australian
immigration law is complex and visas
are granted according to very specific
criteria. Gomez Lawyers can help
assess your circumstances and
provide guidance on how you can put
yourself in the best position possible
for getting a visa approval.
3. Email invitations for settlement in Australia or job offers are
scams. Often, scammers send out emails looking like official
government letters or set up websites making claims of easy access
to an Australian visa to entice people
to make monetary deposits to find out
more about the scheme or reserve a
place in the project. Some scammers
even claim to have links with the
government departments of officials
who can get you a visa. This is not
how the Australian visa system works.
You should take charge of your
migration aspirations and hire a
professional migration lawyer in Australia to help you plan a
pathway to permanent residence the right way. It’s the only way.
4. Dating or romance scams have been on the rise in Australia.
In particular, there have been cases reported of women advertising
themselves as being available for partner visa applications in
exchange for money. Several fraudsters have been jailed for such
scams and the government has stepped its investigations into
partner visa applications. They scrutinise these applications greatly
particular those made by
unemployed women and women
who are receiving government
social security benefits.
5. Be careful of
unregistered migration
advisers or education
agents. They can misguide you
with wrong and illegal advice. In
Australia a migration adviser
requires to be registered with
the government to provide
migration advice. Lawyers and Registered Migration Agents
registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority are
allowed to provide advice. These professionals will give you
contracts of service and a clear idea of what they can and cannot
do. They are your best chance of calling Australia home.
Here some reasons why our clients choose us:
Results focussed – we will only take on a matter if we reasonably
confident of success.
Fixed fee services – our costs are transparent and once set down costs,
we won’t change them for the stated services.
Supportive & Effective Legal services – we will explain everything in a way
you understand and provide regular updates as required.
Queries answered in 24 hours or less – we respect your concerns and will
attend to them at the earliest.
Registered with Law Institute of Victoria – Jerry Gomez is a registered
legal practitioner under the Legal Professions Act (2004) and admitted as
Barrister and Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Victoria
Registered with MARA (MARN 0854080) – Jerry Gomez has additional
registration and a Migration Agent.
Here is what some of our clients say:
'Highly recommended...' Luka Peng, Business Owner
'Jerry is a sharp and proactive lawyer…' Tony Payling, CEO
'Thanks for your practical and decisive advice...' Mohammed, Business
Owner
'You have been patient and firm. I am so grateful” University Lecturer
When a visa is absolutely and positively important, it is important that
you get it right, right from the start.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9017 6881
Web: www.gomezlaw.com.au
© Gomez Lawyers 2015. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only.
For detailed advice please contact Jerry Gomez of Gomez Lawyers: