Vision Statement

Over the decades Australia has welcomed many Irish migrants to its shores and this trend of migration continues to the present day. The Immigration Agency, located in Dublin, is owned and operated by Mege Dalton an Australian Lawyer and Migration Agent who has lived in Ireland since 2006 with her Irish husband, John.

It is her vision to provide excellent visa services to anyone based in Ireland who would like to emigrate to Australia. She is also passionate about helping Irish people to decide if applying for an Australian visa is right for them by providing an abundance of information and resources about the Australian immigration system.

Questions and discussion about issues relating to Australian immigration are encouraged on The Immigration Agency website.   The aim is provide a forum where people considering migration can share information or ask questions of a registered migration agent.  So do get involved, you never know who your contributions is going to help.

The Immigration Agencyis committed to supporting the dissemination of up to date and relevant information to the Irish public regarding all aspects of immigration to Australia. It is also committed to supporting the registered migration agent community in Ireland and serving the needs of its clients who choose to be represented by the Immigration Agency.

Updates and Articles

It was revealed yesterday, that the application price for the 457 worker’s visa will double in price from July onwards.

The four year skilled visa, is expected to rise from €350 (Aus $455) to €690 (Aus $900). The move to increase the VAC (visa application charge) was decided as a result of the 2013 . . . → Read More: 457 Visa Controversy Continues with Application Prices set to Double

“We need to keep nailing down the loose planks, not ripping up the floorboards,”  so says Michael Easson chairman of the ministerial advisory council on skilled migration. He cited new research, to reject 457 visa rort claims announced by Immigration Minister, Brendan O’Connor two weeks ago.

Mr. Easson, warned against “unhealthy rhetoric” in the 457 . . . → Read More: 457 Visa Rort Claims Rejected

The 2013 Budget details were revealed today with Australian treasurer Wayne Swan, announcing that he won’t be able to deliver on this year’s promised surplus.

Despite the cuts announced in this year’s Budget, the federal budget revealed that it will include over $3 billion in additional funding for three key road projects in Brisbane, . . . → Read More: Australian Government tries to win over voters with 2013 Budget

The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed yesterday, that there has been an employment surge in Australia last month.

The Australian economy generated over 50,000 jobs in April, causing a .01% drop in the unemployment rate from 5.6% to 5.5%.

This came as a surprise to many economists who expected the rate to flat line or increase. The Reserve . . . → Read More: Surprise Job Surge in Australia

The Labor government has began another scaremongering campaign in a bid to get more votes for the September elections, this time targeting foreign workers.

Immigration Minister Brendan O’Connor announced this week, he was going to take a tough stance over the “10,000 breeches”, which he claims have already taken place on the 457 visa . . . → Read More: 457 Visa Workers becomes Latest Scaremonger Campaign for Labor

“Better deal for passengers,” are promised as Virgin Australia take over Tiger Airways. Despite being domestic competitors, Virgin Australia is set to take over Tiger Airways with a $35million rescue package.

The Australian  Competition and Consumer Commission gave the green light for the 60% take over, after fears Tiger Airways would leave Australia if the . . . → Read More: Australian Domestic Airfares set to Improve with Virgin’s takeover of Tiger

Good news tradies! Visa applicants don’t have to travel to the UK to do the second stage of their skills assessments this summer. Two Registered Training Organisations for trade occupations have announced upcoming practical assessments in Ireland. On 22/23 May, VETASSESS will be holding practical assessments for electricians and plumbers in Belfast. Applicants will have to . . . → Read More: Australian Trade Skills Assessments in Ireland this Summer