Migration from Western European countries to Australia is essentially a life-style driven decision. Former clients of Australian Consultancy Ltd have identified many reasons for migrating to Australia. These include:

New career and business opportunities Living costs and lifestyle Excellent health and education resources Safe and clean living environment Improved climate Wide open spaces and beautiful beaches Family re-union Overseas businesses have a different agenda, but corporate clients have sited the following reasons for establishing a subsidiary business operation in Australia: Highly skilled, multilingual workforce Well-developed modern industry Competitive business costs Strategic location on the Asia Pacific rim Advanced research and development base World class telecommunications services

To migrate to Australia, you are required to satisfy a complicated and ever-changing set of rules and regulations. The Migration Act and the Migration Regulations change almost as frequently as the Australian Tax Act. It is becoming increasingly difficult for lay persons to understand migration criteria and how these criteria are applied by the Australian Immigration authorities.

One of the most difficult aspects of migrating to Australia is to decide which visa application is most appropriate to your needs and/or circumstances. The current Migration Regulations make provision for some 15 classes of offshore/onshore classes of migration and some 30 classes of temporary residency visas.

Australian Consultancy offers comprehensive immigration assistance to clients seeking permanent or temporary entry to Australia. Registered Migration Agents at Australian Consultancy can assist business and private clients to assess their visa options and prepare and lodge the most appropriate visa application with the Australian Immigration authorities.

Australian Consultancy Ltd has offices based in Walchwil, Switzerland and Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Susan Sandhoff Badertscher (Registered Migration Agent Number 9791613) is a principal of Australian Consultancy, and was formerly engaged as Immigration Office Manager of the Australian Consulate Berne, Switzerland. Susan is Australian educated and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, Australia in 1993.

The principal's legal training in Australia and first hand experience as both an immigration officer and registered migration agent stands Australian Consultancy in good stead to provide an excellent immigration advisory service. Susan speaks German and English.

Registered Migration Agents at Australian Consultancy Ltd can assist private or corporate clients.

PRIVATE CLIENTS	AUSTRALIAN OR OVERSEAS BUSINESSES
Skilled Migration Permanent entry for skilled applicants with or without relatives in Australia intending to enter the Australian workforce. under 45 years of age post secondary qualifications from university, technical or vocational college recent work experience vocational level of English proficiency.	Temporary Business Entry Temporary entry for highly skilled applicants with an Australian or overseas business with approved sponsorship status; Temporary entry for employees of an overseas business seeking entry to Australia to establish a branch, joint venture, agency distributorship, or subsidiary branches in Australia.
Business Migration Permanent or temporary entry for business owners, senior executives, investors and individuals with successful business backgrounds or careers intending to start a business in Australia.	Employer Nomination Permanent entry for highly skilled applicants with an Australian employer willing to nominate them to fill a job that cannot be filled from the Australian labour market.
Family Migration Permanent or temporary entry for spouses; prospective spouses; interdependent partners; parents of Australian children; or last remaining relatives living outside Australia.
Retirement Temporary entry for persons intending to retire in Australia. 55 years of age or older no dependent family members other than a spouse financially independent

Under Australian law, a person providing immigration assistance must be registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA).

Requirements for registration include Australian Citizenship, a Bachelor of Law degree from an Australian University and/or a sound knowledge of Australian Migration law. Registered Migration Agents are subject to a "Code of Conduct" which requires agents to keep their knowledge of Australian Migration Legislation up to date and to provide accurate and timely advice to clients. A copy of the Code of Conduct is available at www.themara.com.au

Click here to contact a registered migration agent at Australian Consultancy.

	Pre-assessment questionnaire
	Pre-assessment interview
		Written offer to prepare your visa application
		Preparation of your visa application for submission to the relevant Australian authorities
	Monitoring & processing of your application
	Visa decision by the Australian Immigration authorities

Because of the complexity of Australia's Migration laws and regulations, Australian Consultancy Ltd recommends that all potential migrants to Australia register for our Pre Assessment Service.

Our Pre Assessment Service will assist you to identify your visa options and likelihood of success before investing your time, energy and money into preparing and lodging your visa application with the Australian Immigration authorities.

For a fee, a registered migration agent will consider your circumstances and provide their professional opinion of whether you meet current visa criteria.

Please download the Pre-Assessment Questionnaire and send to either our Swiss or Australian Office.

Pre Assessment interview

Australian Consultancy registered migration agents travel frequently between Switzerland and Australia. The pre-assessment interview will occur either by telephone or in person at our Swiss or Australian offices.

At the pre-assessment interview, the visa criteria will be explained to you by a registered migration agent. Your agent will consider your particular circumstances (professional qualifications and experience, age, English proficiency, Australian partner or relatives, Australian employers, business and/or investment experience, distinguished talents) and advise whether you meet current visa criteria.

If your prospects of success are limited, you will be advised not to proceed with an application.

Written offer to prepare your visa application

If a realistic visa option is identified, Australian Consultancy will make an offer in writing to prepare your visa application for submission to the Australian Immigration authorities. This offer will stipulate the consultancy fee payable to Australian Consultancy and identify additional costs and disbursements, including Departmental fees and charges.

Preparation of your visa application

Australian Consultancy Ltd will prepare your visa application for submission to the relevant Australian skills assessment authority (if applicable) and the Australian Immigration authorities.

Registered migration agents at Australian Consultancy are familiar with all Australian Immigration processing requirements. Visa applications prepared by Australian Consultancy are complete and fully supported by the required documentary evidence, which is vital to ensure smooth processing of your application in the minimum time possible.

English translations of your supporting documents can be arranged (at your cost) by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) accredited translators in Australia. Generally, costs of English translations in Australia are lower than in Europe.

Recent changes to Australia's Migration Regulations require all Skilled Migration applications to be lodged at the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre, Adelaide, South Australia. It is for this reason, that Australian Consultancy has established an office in Australia. Having an office in Australia will greatly facilitate communications with the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre.

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