Migration agents in Perth — what to look for
Choosing a migration agent in Perth is one of the most important decisions you will make in your visa journey. The Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) regulates the profession in Australia — only MARA registered agents (or Australian legal practitioners with an unrestricted practising certificate) can provide immigration advice for a fee.
When evaluating a Perth migration agent, we recommend you check:
- Their Migration Agents Registration Number (MARN) — visible on their website and verifiable on the OMARA public register;
- Whether they have ever been the subject of disciplinary action (also publicly visible);
- Whether they provide a written, itemised fee quote before you engage them;
- Whether they will give an honest assessment of your eligibility — including telling you when an application has limited prospects.
Visa pathways relevant to Perth and Western Australia
Skilled migration in WA
Western Australia is a designated regional area for the purposes of the subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, which is one of the most active GSM pathways in 2026. The WA Government also runs an active subclass 190 nomination program. Occupations in healthcare, construction, mining, education, engineering and agriculture are well-represented on WA's pre-selected occupation list.
International students at WA institutions
Perth hosts five universities — UWA, Curtin, ECU, Murdoch and Notre Dame — plus a strong vocational education sector. Studying in Perth carries the regional bonus for both post-study work (subclass 485 PHEW) and the General Skilled Migration points test.
Partner, family and parent visas
Family visa applications are processed federally and are not state-specific. We work with onshore partner (820/801) and offshore partner (309/100) clients across Australia, but Perth-based applicants benefit from local support and document witnessing.
Employer sponsorship in WA
The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482, replacing the 482 TSS) and the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) are heavily used in Perth's mining, health and engineering sectors. We assist employers with sponsorship accreditation and applicants with lodgement.
Services we offer Perth clients
- Initial eligibility consultation — face-to-face in Perth, by video or by phone;
- Strategy advice across multiple visa pathways for the same applicant;
- Lodgement of visa applications via ImmiAccount on your behalf;
- Drafting of supporting documentation, including Genuine Student answers, partner statements, and skills assessment submissions;
- Liaison with the Department of Home Affairs for requests for further information;
- Education counselling for international students choosing courses and providers in WA;
- OSHC selection and pre-departure support;
- Career counselling for graduates planning a path from 485 to PR.
How a Perth visa consultation works
- Book a consultation via the form on this page, by phone, or by email.
- Initial 30-minute consultation — we review your situation, explain the realistic options, and answer your questions.
- Written quote — if you would like to proceed, we send you a written, itemised quote covering scope, fees and timeframes.
- Engagement — once you accept the quote, we sign an Australian Government Service Agreement and begin work.
- Lodgement and ongoing communication — regular updates as the application progresses.
Fees and what is included
We charge fixed professional fees for most visa matters, set out in writing before any work begins. The fee is in addition to the Australian Government's visa application charge (which is paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs) and any third-party costs such as health examinations, police checks and skills assessments.
How to verify any migration agent
Before engaging any migration agent in Perth (or anywhere in Australia), search the OMARA register at mara.gov.au. The register lists every registered agent's MARN, registration status, business address and any disciplinary history. Our entry confirms registration with MARN: 1808157.