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Thanks for approving my request to join the forum. Is there anybody that has any experience in dealing with Migration Agent Bill (WJ) Markwell from Brisbane? Ek voel gemaklik met die ou, maar wil maar net mooi seker maak voor ek enige geld aan hom betaal vir dienste. Sal dit waardeer indien daar enige kommentaar is. Thanks to all.

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What is the company name?

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Have never heard of him. There are a few agents that assist on this forum, who come highly recommended. Just ask if you would like some names.

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His company name is WJ Markwell Migration Agent. I checked him on MARA website, and all seems okay. But spending my savings I need to be sure. He comes highly recommended, but I've heard a couple of not so good things about the Agent who recommended him.. He has been mentioned on this forum in the past.. But I don't want to mention his name.

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I would put his name into Google and see what comes up. You will very quickly see if there are people who have had issues. It's a lot of money to be spending if there is any doubts and the mere fact that an agent with known issues recommend him would make me nervous, just my opinion thought. Personally never heard of the guy and I think this may be the first time his name is mentioned on the forum. Maybe pop his name into the search and see if there are any other posts that mention him.

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Before you spend any money on an agent, what have you done to understand the process yourself, have you read through the EOI site, download the visa booklets etc ?

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Before you spend any money on an agent, what have you done to understand the process yourself, have you read through the EOI site, download the visa booklets etc ?

Thanks for all the input.

Chzaau, I have read almost anything I could find regarding the process. This notepad of mine is dedicated only to our choice to move to Aussie. We have been on 2 LSD's, I have spend time with the company sponsoring me. Lodged an EOI, done the IELTS, the works.

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Thanks for all the input.

Chzaau, I have read almost anything I could find regarding the process. This notepad of mine is dedicated only to our choice to move to Aussie. We have been on 2 LSD's, I have spend time with the company sponsoring me. Lodged an EOI, done the IELTS, the works.

You say you are being sponsored, Is this then the agent that the company uses or is it an agent that you had to go and find?

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You are risking more than just fees here. Research extensively and if you have doubts, go elsewhere. We used Stephen Dickson and he was a star! Am sure he is lovely in person, but we never even met as he was based in Oz. All done by email, smooth sailing all the way.

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You say you are being sponsored, Is this then the agent that the company uses or is it an agent that you had to go and find?

Well, they are using him now to bring two of us in. Myself and another person from France. But it's the first time they use him. He was recommended due to our "unique and difficult" circumstances.

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Neels if you have to pay the agent yourself then I think you are entitled to use an agent of your choice. I would go with one of those on this forum that come highly recommend!

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Dude,

Are you forced to use an agent? Why not pocket the cash and do it yourself? You sound like you've done all the heavy lifting yourself, he is only an admin surcharge then in my opinion.

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