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What is a MARA Agent?

In Australia, anyone who provides immigration assistance must be registered with the **Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA)**. Registered agents are bound by a strict Code of Conduct and must maintain up-to-date knowledge of migration law.

Using an unregistered agent in Australia is illegal and provides you with zero consumer protection.

🛡️ Immigrant Safety: How to Spot a Visa Scam

Unfortunately, many vulnerable visa applicants fall victim to migration fraud. Protect yourself by running this quick checklist on any agent or agency you communicate with:

• No OMARA Number: Registered agents MUST display their 7-digit Migration Agent Registration Number (MARN) on their website and emails. Search their number at mara.gov.au.
• Guaranteed Approvals: Legally, no agent can guarantee a visa approval or a nomination. If they claim a "100% guarantee", it violates the OMARA Code of Conduct and is a major warning sign.
• Guaranteed Job Offers: Be highly cautious of packages offering a visa combined with a "guaranteed employment sponsor" for a massive fee. Real employers do not sell jobs.
• No Written Contract: Registered agents are legally required to provide a written service agreement (Agreement of Services) outlining services and fees before accepting payments.
• Requests to bypass regulations: If an operator asks you to submit falsified documents, fake employment letters, or misleading English certificates, they are fraudulent and put you at risk of a 10-year ban.