From Student to Migration Agent: Anna’s Journey Through the Australian Immigration System

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Published: 4 November 2024
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My name is Anna. I am a registered Migration Agent at Australian Visa and Immigration Experts. I started exploring the Australian migration landscape and understanding the transformative power of migration from my very first entry to Australia in 2004 when my story began.

I was born in Poland. I finished primary and secondary education there. After finishing high school it was quite difficult to decide on my future career so I decided to take some time to travel the world and find some inspiration. Having been granted my first student visa, I came to Sydney to study English. Upon arriving in Australia in 2004, I embarked on a journey to establish myself in this vibrant country.

A year later I completed Certificate III in Business, followed by an Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services. Having completed these I was offered an employer-sponsored visa within the children’s services industry. While working in the industry I learned that higher qualifications are a great prospect to upskill within the industry. I decided to complete my Bachelor of Teaching. After completing the degree, I was offered the position of Child Care Center Manager. As I navigated through the employer-sponsored visa, I also started exploring the General Skilled Migration pathway. As a result, I got a Subclass 189 visa which was a very fulfilling achievement. However, with firsthand experience, I became acutely aware of the difficulties many individuals encounter when pursuing this journey and fueled my desire to help others overcome similar hurdles.

When working as a Child Care Center Manager, I regularly got involved in conversations with families from different backgrounds discussing their migration journeys and facing the challenges of adapting to a new culture and legal visa system. This awareness prompted me to transition into migration services and pursue a career as a Migration Agent.

My journey in the migration field commenced as a Migration Agent Assistant while completing the university degree qualifications to become a registered migration agent. Upon obtaining registration with OMARA I stepped into the role of a Migration Agent formulating effective case strategies, managing a caseload of various visa categories such as family migration-related processes, employer-sponsored, general skilled migration, RRV, Work and Holiday, Student, Post Graduate Visas and Australian Citizenship. This role has fulfilled me and brought me a lot of satisfaction when assisting my clients with successful migration outcomes.

My diverse experience navigating the complexities of the Australian migration system has not only shaped my professional expertise but has also instilled in me a profound understanding of the importance of immigration in shaping lives. Having personally navigated it, I bring a unique perspective and firsthand experience that sets me apart as a candidate ready to assist others in their migration journey.