Neels Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 HiThanks 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmkza Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 What is the company name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neels Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalahariHarry Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Hellopeter him too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chzaau Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 yeah,Rather stick with the agents who roam these cyber hallways I reckon. Just my 50 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neels Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXB2OZ Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neels Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited August 20, 2014 by Neels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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