EXPERIENCE INTEGRITY RESULTS

What we Do 

GIC is an Immigration Consulting Firm. At GIC we integrate 3 integral parts of The Australian Immigration System; Skilled Migration, Education Consulting/ Student Visas and Skilled Employment. We assist overseas applicants achieve their objectives, whether they wish to immigrate permanently to Australia, Study in Australia or want to attain employment in Australia.

OMARA (The Office of The Migration Agents Registration Authority)

The Office of The Migration Agents Registration Authority is the legal body (under the Migration Act 1958) that regulates and manages the Migration Advice Profession. The OMARA produces a document called the “Consumer Guide”. Here is an extract from The Consumer Guide” 

“The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) is part of the Department and is the regulatory body for registered migration agents in Australia. The OMARA:

· assesses and decides applications for registration as a migration agent in Australia 

· monitors the conduct of registered migration agents, investigates complaints, and takes disciplinary action if necessary.”(source https://www.mara.gov.au/get-help-visa-subsite/FIles/consumer_guide_english.pdf) 

Furthermore, Migration Agents are subject to ‘The Migration Agents Code of Conduct, which is also administered by OMARA. A client is within their rights to make a formal complaint to OMARA regarding an agent who breaches the ‘Code’. ‘The Migration Agents Code of Conduct’ attained by visiting https://www.mara.gov.au/tools-for-registered-agents/code-of-conduct. The Consumer Guide can be downloaded by following this link https://www.mara.gov.au/get-help-visa-subsite/FIles/consumer_guide_english.pdf 

The  Office of The Migration Agents Registration Authority’s (OMARA) website is www.omara.gov.au

Our Firm’s Principal - 15 Years of Experience 

Our Firm’s principal consultant, Mr. Richard Quirin is a Registered Migration Agent (MARN: 0848935) with a firm background in professional consulting. Mr. Quirin has unique and extensive qualifications in International Relations, having completed a B.A  in (Globalization Studies) (Victoria University 2002) and a Masters of International Relations from Melbourne’s esteemed Monash University (Clayton 2006). Richard has also graduated with distinction from the Graduate Certificate in Australian Immigration Law and Practice (Victoria University 2007). Richard brings a wealth of experience to GIC having worked as a Company Director and having managed relationships with a number of large Corporations and Australian Tertiary Institutions.

Our Principal Consultant, Richard Quirin has practiced in Immigration Consulting since 2008. He is a former foundation Board Member of the Migration Alliance (2010), serving on the first full management committee. (www.migrationalliance.com.au ). The Migration Alliance is an official Immigration Department Stakeholder organisation. The Migration Alliance is the leading advocate for Australian Migration Law Practitioners; boasting a membership of over 3000 Registered Migration Practitioners. During Richard’s time on the board of the Migration Alliance he fought for the advancement of the Migration Avice Profession through professional development, integrity, transparency and accountability.

Our Approach 

Australia’s Immigration and Visa System may seem complex and daunting to the untrained eye. Immigration consulting requires the arts of ‘problem solving’ and ‘benefit-risk analysis’. At GIC our commitment to professionalism, integrity and competency  is second to none. We provide our clients with a personalised service that takes into account their personal skills, attributes and situation. We undertake a thorough consultative approach with our clients and ensure that the advice provided is concise and in accordance with the latest legislative criteria. (Migration Act 1958 & Migration Regulations 1994).

Australia’s Visa System is ‘not a one size fits all’. At GIC we understand this intimately and ensure that our clients are availed of all their Visa, Study and Work options. At GIC we then undertake a cost/time analysis and a benefit/risk analysis with our clients and advise them in light of their chances of successfully achieving their objectives. Choosing the right path and visa option will have a fundamental impact on ones chances of achieving their Australian migration objectives. At GIC we are mindful of financial restrains and we ensure that our advice is assessed in accordance with your financial capabilities- and via the avenue with the maximum possibility of success.

At GIC we understand that some clients cannot meet the migration eligibility criteria at the present time, but desperately want to migrate to Australia. At GIC we never turn clients away. We exhaust every legal avenue in order to give you the best possible chance of achieving your objectives. We develop pathway solutions for clients that can’t meet the migration eligibility criteria. Our pathway solutions may involve one or a combination of the following: temporary working visas (482 visa), migrating to regional or under developed areas, training visas (407) Study Options, Attaining Regional/State Sponsorship etc. Each pathway solution is catered to your specific situation and your specific aspirations- and is design to maximize your chances of achieving your migration objectives.

If you would like more information on the services we provide please contact us on 03 9791-6686 for a free and confidential appointment.