Can anyone help me about this australian immigration website?

Question

i live in azerbaijan and i wanted to apply for australian immigration but as there was no embassy of australia to azerbaijan , so i tried to apply online i found a website called migrationexpert.com and submitted the step wise application but there was demand for $399 for the third and final step of application sending , but i want to confirm that is it safe to give money to this site and have ur application process move on becus there is no austrlian embassy i can contact other wise i ll have to go to turkey that will cause me the same amount over . plssss help .

Answer 1

Do not give money to anybody like them.

The only website to use is http://www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm which is the official Australian government Immigration and Citizenship website. The government website is easy to use, completely accurate and up to date and their services are free. You only need to pay for your visa and other standard charges like health checks. All websites such as the one you mention are 'for profit' migration agents and they will charge you for their services in addition to the visa and other charges. There is absolutely nothing a migration agent can do to get you a visa any sooner or with any more certainty - save your money.

Answer 2

DO NOT DO IT. Contact an Australian Embassy in the nearest country or region to you. This can be nothing but a rip off buisness. If you do this it would be like ripping the money up yourself

Answer 3

Applying for immigration is a lot more than a 3 step process (and a reputable migration agent will charge a lot more than $399).  This has all the indications of being a scam.

Answer 4

They are the migration agents but the better option not to give money through website or on-line. Its better you consult first with Australia Immigration or you can visit www.immi.gov.au or you can contact on :

Contacts (Address near to you)

Street Address

Podkolokolny Pereulok 10A/2

Moscow 109028

Russia

Postal Address

Australian Embassy

Immigration and Visa Section

10A/2 Podkolokolny Per

Moscow 109028

Russia  

Telephone

7 495 956 6070 or

7 495 956 6075 (Embassy)

Fax

7 495 956 6162 (DIAC)

7 495 956 6170 (Embassy)

Email Contact

[e-mail]

Website

http://www.russia.embassy.gov.au

Client Counter Hours

0930-1200 Monday - Friday

Client Telephone Hours

0900-1230 Monday - Friday (except public holidays)

(Source: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas... retrieved on 2/6/2008