Migration “Advice” Forums - The DIY Path to

Being a Migration Agent, I sometimes visit internet forums. Very often I am appalled when I see the crazy advice that some people give who have 10% knowledge and 90% confidence. I used to try and correct their erroneous advice, but I have stopped since these 10%-experts will just argue with their 90% confidence that they are right.

The ones, who are asking for advice, are usually trying to save a bit of money by applying for the visas without the aid of a RMA (Registered Migration Agent) such as myself. These unfortunate blokes are most likely dicing with their future happiness. I am not saying that I am the only Migration Agent who can help; there are other qualified RMA’s.

When I see the wacky things men are being told to do or are doing on their own, I can see the nightmares they are making for themselves. They are at worst ruining their chances of getting their Filipino lady to Australia - or at the least adding extra years to their waiting time. This already can seem like ages because, of course, couples are anxious to start their new life together in Australia.

If you are visiting migration forums and taking advice from these ten-percenters, you should realize that it is ILLEGAL for non- RMA’s to hand out migration advice, whether it is on online forums or otherwise. Just like it is illegal for individuals to give legal or medical advice without the proper credentials, it is no different for migration amateurs.

If someone is lucky enough to get a visa through all by themselves, this does NOT mean that they are qualified to give advice to nameless people on a website. Just look at how many failures and sad stories you see when you visit an online Australian Migration forum. While I wouldn’t say never visit one, just think carefully before you gamble with the future security and happiness of you and your loved one.

Don’t take the advice of a complete stranger online who call themselves “weluvsfilipinaz,” and risk your future! If you are looking for a prospective marriage visa or a partner visa for your Filipina lady, our Down Under Visa family is here to offer you professional advice and help.