VISA ASSESSMENT
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I am writing this letter on behalf of me and my wife. I met my wife in March '08. At that time she was in the company of her sponsor who had sponsored her here. This person was supposed to marry my wife within a nine month period. This person had different intentions; these types of people make it hard for genuine people trying to do the right thing. As time went by, I and my new partner spent more time with each other. As my partner’s time in Australia was coming to an end I decided to marry her as I got treated like a king. I sought advice from legal people on our situation. I also read on the internet my options to no avail. I also tried a few migration agencies. They were happy to charge me a fee with the same answers I did not want to hear: “Your wife would have to go home and wait for 6 to 9 months for the paperwork to go through.” One day in October 08 my wife had less than a month to go before her visa expired? I was talking to a few people about my situation. One person recommended, I try No Boarders Migration Advocated. The next day my wife went and spoke to them. They said she would be able to stay. They gave my wife a list of things we needed the next few days. We spoke with Agnes and Emily. They both were very helpful. I must say I had my doubts on everything coming to the end of my wife's bridging visa that No Boarders Migration Advocates helped us with. Also I must say it was the longest month of my life waiting day in day out for that call.
About a week to go I received a call from Emily at No Boarders Migration Advocates. It was what I wanted to hear: my wife could stay. I have been married 7 months now. I'm very happy with the way everything has turned out. I have faith in all the staff at No Borders Migration Advocates. They all are very helpful, supportive and have an understanding of everybody's problems.
We are huge fans of the Australian life, and considered moving to the country of our dreams for quite sometime. The visa process was slower than hoped, but without the input and commitment from Maren it would have taken much longer. We would like to thank Maren, Agnes and the whole No Boarders Team! It is with your professional support that we are now able to look forward to starting our new Brisbane lifestyle. Family M. from Germany
Dearest Agnes Today you gave us our best pre-Christmas present: We got our visa 175! Thank you so much for your help. Without you and your company we would not manage all the paperwork which is required to get the visa. You have supported us in every step of our application. You have answered all our questions with patience. You told us that everything will come to a good end – and you are right! You have fulfilled us our dream. We don’t know how to thank you. There will be every time a place for you in our hearts – and in our guest room in Queensland. Again: we thank you for your professional service and your support. Also a huge “Thanks” to Maren who often communicate with us. Yours grateful clients Eva & Roland - Hannover, Germany 11.12.2008 We had considered moving from Germany for a long time ago with the goal of living abroad. Our daughter has been living in Australia for several years and we had experienced the country from our two previous holidays. We really liked the country and people and it seemed that this could be the land of our dreams. In March 2007 we attended a seminar in Munich run by NO BORDERS. During the seminar we received a lot of useful information about Australia and we were assessed for the possibility of obtaining a visa. It was a big surprise when we received a message two weeks later from No Borders that our chance was positive. After a short deliberation and many questions to NO BORDERS we decided to migrate to Australia. We believed that the economic opportunities are better in Australia than in Germany. The timeframe for a successful application was short as Thomas was turning 45 in January and the visa needed to be lodged before his birthday. We had authorised NO BORDERS to represent us in our visa application process. Firstly they needed to lodge the skills assessment for Thomas which was done in September 2007. Not long after that the visa application was lodged. In November we got the approval of the sponsorship from Victoria.
Then we had to wait for the visa, 2008 seemed to take for ever to pass. Since the 1st of October we have lived in Melbourne and have found a new home. We are looking forward to a relaxed Australian life.
Best Regards
Dear Agnes, Sylvia and all the staff,
I really appreciated the service you have provided to my niece.
Hello dear No Borders team!
Thank you for your effort. Everything began with a seminar from Agnes in Cologne. It was very informative and entertaining. Everything happened exactly as it was presented and it was the ideal start for us beginners in terms of “visa application”. The same applies for the free assessment of our chances for a visa. The service from the start until the visa was granted was very professional. No application had to be lodged twice and No Borders kept us updated as soon as there was news. Thank you also for the warm welcome when we suddenly, without any appointment, came to the office. Agnes and Maren took much time out for us, even though they were very busy. And even now, after the granting of our visa and after our “initial entry " we get continued bits of help when we need it. Thank you so much for that. And next year we will purchase our one-way ticket to Australia. Lutz and Gosia M. (now from Aachen, soon from Brisbane)
Migration has always been a factor in my life. My family migrated from Germany to South Africa and then back to Austria. I was no stranger to the migration process, and being born in South Africa the sun and the warm weather was always better than the European winter cold and snow.
When my partner attended more and more topics about Australia we discovered that there are many things in Down Under which we really fancied. When I heard about the seminar of NO BORDERS I was immediately enthusiastic and I wanted to know my chances to apply for an Australian visa. The seminar itself was a very important part for me and for the whole process of migration and especially in my decision-making. I got first hand information, a contact to a migration expert (Agnes Kemenes - for me a stroke of luck) and the subsequent evaluation of the delivered documents is also extremely helpful. The contact with "like-minded" attendees was also very interesting. After visiting the No Borders seminar in June 2007 I made my decision and everything took its course. In September 2007, we were already on holiday in Australia and at the end of November 2007 I came back to Australia again - this time for 9 months and to work in a company Agnes Kemenes arranged for me. I had to fight with my English skills so I attended an evening course at a college in Brisbane. I highly recommend this to anyone who needs to improve their English skills! Of course occasionally there were stumbling blocks to overcome. For example, I was on the day of my English test (very important for my visa) and my identification cards and bank cards got stolen. So I could not attend the English test. Fortunately I was able to attend 2 weeks later and I successfully passed. The 2 weeks waiting for the result took me back a few nerves! When I got the message from NO BORDERS (1 week later!) that my visa was approved the joy was huge. Finally there was nothing in the way anymore for a new life in Australia. I returned back to Austria for 6 weeks and exactly 1 year after our first visit, me and my partner arrived at the end of September 2008 together again in Brisbane. Sometimes I still can not believe that we are really here. The next goal is obviously the PR (permanent residence). For me there are much better opportunities in Australia than I had in Austria. I now have a job in my current position, which I would not have received in Austria without a master. I feel that working in Australia is much more pleasant, friendlier and people are especially more helpful than in Europe. The decision to migrate should not be taken lightly of course. The family is very far away, the costs are not negligible and the new start in a foreign country (including language) is also not easy. But if the inner turmoil does not disappear, you should listen, at least for me it worked that way. I hope that my "success story" will encourage other migration interested parties - because courage is what you need!
Good luck
I visited No-Borders in May, and I met Sylvia Arroyo, a migrant advocate there. I was not sure whether this young girl would successfully assist me to gain my permanent residency when I saw her at first because I knew that my application would not be an easy case for them; however after talking with her in the consultation, I was aware that she is not only very professional and has wide legal knowledge (and later, I found out she is a solicitor), but also very empathetic to her clients. When I became negative, she always encouraged me and constantly said to me that we will get a permanent residency. I trusted her through all stage of the application because I was aware that she knew what she needs to do for me. And yes, she was right! My application was granted successfully in a very short time. It took me only 1 month and a half after the application, and I have got my permanent residency in my hand.
Dear Agnes, We found Agnes and her team to be extremely professional, reliable, friendly and understanding. It was great to have them acting on our behalf and helping us trough every stage of the whole immigration process. Thank you very much for all your help, support and advice.
Dear Sylvia, Agnes and the No Borders Team,
Thank you, that I can start a new life in Australia. Thank you, to help me to get a visa and thank you, for all the work that you have done for me. I was always very satisfied with the service of No Borders.
In our case No Borders certainly performed according to their business name, in communicating in quality of service and largest of all extending honest information! Sylvia (one of the No Borders Migration Agents) was always re-assuring and navigating the whole process confidently.
I had been attempting to obtain a visa extension with no luck. I contacted NO BORDERS and it all happened. To you – my sincere congratulation
G.E.M.
Dear Agnes and all,
Thank you
Thank you for your help in explaining the situation about re-newing my retirement visa and then carrying it through to a satisfactory conclusion.
Thanks for the great information about Australia and the never-ending waiting time. You've given us hope in all the hard moments we had :-) Thanks a lot!
Thank you, to help us to get a visa,
thank you, that we can start a new life in Australia and
thank you, for all the work that you have done for us!!!
If we do this step again, we would do it in the same way
We are always very satisfied with the service of No Borders and now we are lucky to be in Australia.
Just a few words of thanks for your assistance in my Spousal visa application. My permanent visa was approved a few weeks ago. Warmest regards to all in the team.
Agnes
Dear Agnes and the dedicated team at 4 Corners*, I would like to say many, many thanks for supporting my family …
Your commitment and dedication has been overwhelming. You believed in my cause and you walked beside me always offering kind words, motivation and comfort when I became too emotional, and doubted my ability to continue…
Agnes & Colleagues,
To Agnes and office Ladies.
Dear Gyongyi, Agnes and Sylvia,
Dear Agnes,
Hi Agnes, Gyongyi and Sylvia, *Please note, we changed our companies name from Four Corners Migration Consultancy to NO BORDERS Migration Advocates on the 1 July 2005. |