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Your application will not be decided any sooner if you use a migration agent and they cannot influence the outcome of your application.</p> <p>However, if you do not feel confident in lodging an application, or if your case is complex, you may wish to use a migration agent to help you.</p> <h2><a name="b" id="b"></a>Using a migration agent in Australia</h2> <p>In Australia, migration agents must be registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) in order to provide immigration assistance services.<br/> <strong>See:</strong> <a href="/web/20070706054015/http://www.immi.gov.au/students/migration_agents/registered_with_MARA/index.htm">Using a Migration Agent Registered with the MARA</a></p> <h2><a name="c" id="c"></a>Using a migration agent outside Australia</h2> <p>When searching for a migration agent in your country, you should:</p> <ul> <li>consider using an agent in your country who is registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) in Australia, if available<br/> and</li> <li>make sure that the agent that you use meets any local laws or registration requirements in your country.</li> </ul> <p><strong>See:</strong> <a href="/web/20070706054015/http://www.immi.gov.au/students/migration_agents/outside_Australia/index.htm">Using a Migration Agent Outside Australia</a></p> </div> <div id="footer"> <p id="peoplebusiness"><span>people</span> our business</p> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20070706054015/http://www.immi.gov.au/functional/sites.htm">Departmental Sites</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20070706054015/http://www.immi.gov.au/site-map.htm">Sitemap</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20070706054015/http://www.immi.gov.au/functional/privacy.htm">Privacy</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20070706054015/http://www.immi.gov.au/functional/copyright.htm">Copyright & Disclaimer</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20070706054015/http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/forms/services/index.htm" class="lastitem">Compliments-Complaints</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </body> </html>