AUSME – Australian Migration & Education Services

AUSME is a professional migration & Education consulting company based in Melbourne, Australia. The Principal Consultants of the company are members of the Migration Institute of Australia and are registered to provide professional migration and visa advise on all Australian migration matters, by the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARN 0745893).

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide professional specialised migration and Education advisory services to assist the global community through advice on entry and settlement in Australia. In order for our clients to make informed decisions quickly and effectively, our advice must be clear, concise and jargon-free. Our practical advice explains complex issues in simple terms.

Our Team

The professional team at AUSME hold tertiary qualifications in a wide range of disciplines, including management, Information technology and Finance. Further, the professional team also holds post graduate level qualifications with specialisation in Australian Migration Law.

The wide ranging skills and experience within AUSME ensures that clients with diverse background and business interests receive expert attention and assistance.

Principal Consultant

K Gangatharan (Ganga)

(MECOM, GC AustImmLaw, MMIA, MMA, QEAC D079, MARN 0745893)

Principal Consultant K Gangatharan (Ganga) is a graduate of Sir Zelman Cowen Centre for Legal Studies of the Faculty of Business and Law, Victoria University, Australia and also holds a Masters from the Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia.

He is a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) and he is registered to provide professional migration and visa advice on all Australian migration matters, by the Migration Agents Registration Authority, Australia (MARN 0745893).

Prior to setting up his own migration & education practice, Ganga over the last 12 years has worked in South Asia, Middle East & Australasia in diverse roles & industries and has first hand experience with the issues people face in changing countries. He understands that migration is a major decision, it is often not about the first visa, it is about you and your long term goals. He has assisted clients from all over the world. He cares about your future and will work together to ensure the right result.

Our Services

Advising on and compiling your entire application up until a decision is made: This includes initial advice, application assistance, form preparation, assisting with the gathering of documentary and other evidence to support the application, Skills Assessment assistance, preparation of submissions and any necessary correspondence with DIAC. We will also contact DIAC on your behalf in relation to the application as required.

We write a comprehensive legal submission to accompany your application. The legal submission will address each regulation and how you satisfy that regulation. The legal submission we prepare is specifically written for you and your circumstances. The application form only gives your basic details; it does not show that you satisfy all relevant criteria as set out in the regulations. The legal submission comprehensively demonstrates that you satisfy each and every visa criteria. This is our specialty and is what will give you the edge over the rest.

Education Services

Whether you are interested in university, vocational education, secondary education or English language courses, at AUSME we can help you realise your goal. AUSME offers following educational services to our clients in ten steps:

1. Contact AUSME - Our counsellors are trained to listen to your academic and personal needs and suggest the best options for you.

2. Collect the required documentation - AUSME will give you all the information and advice you need about application requirements for your courses of study.

3. Apply for your course - Apply to your chosen Australian education institution through AUSME. Pay any necessary application fees.

4. Offer of placement - If you meet the institution's criteria, you will receive a letter of provisional acceptance into your course, including information about tuition fees.

5. Accept your offer - Through AUSME, pay your tuition fees to accept the offer of placement in your chosen course.

6. Arrange health cover - The Australian Government requires international students to take out health insurance while studying in Australia. It is a mandatory requirement that you have a Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). AUSME can organise your Health Cover through Medibank Private

7. Confirmation of enrolment - You will receive a letter confirming your enrolment into your chosen course.

8. Apply for student visa - AUSME counsellor will guide you through the visa procedure.

9. Attend pre-departure seminar organised by AUSME

10. AUSME can provide you with Australian settlement services.

Registered Vs unregistered

Why use a registered migration agent?

Australia’s immigration rules are complex and subject to frequent change. If you decide to make an application for a visa using a registered migration agent can make the whole process easier and more effective. When you deal with a competent, experienced and honest migration consultant you maximise your chance of a successful outcome. You also save a great deal of time, as the agent will take responsibility for seeing that the application is prepared correctly and that the right documents are provided.

The agent will also follow up with the processing office after lodgement to minimise delays and comply with documentation requests. The agent will also keep you informed about the status of the application and about any relevant changes to legislation or policy that could affect the outcome of your case.

All agents operating in Australia must be registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA). In March 1998, the Australian Government delegated the registration authority to the Migration Institute of Australia.

To be registered, an agent must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of immigration policy and procedure. An agent must practice in accordance with a code of conduct which is incorporated in Australian migration law.

Why use a company where the migration agents are also a member of the MIA?

A valuable second protection is if the migration agent is also a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA). The MIA has its own code of conduct with which all members must abide. The MIA is the professional body which represents the migration consultancy profession industry in Australia and is recognised as such by the Australian Department of Immigration. Membership of MIA by your agent gives you further protection.

What about an unregistered offshore agent?

Please remember that if you deal with an unregistered offshore agent you are taking a real risk. Such persons are not accountable to any Australian authority for their actions and have not had to demonstrate any knowledge of Australian migration policy and procedures.