About Carol

I am a registered migration agent in Darwin, Northern Territory, with a combined experience of 19 years in Australian migration practice. My experience began when I started working for the Australian Embassy Manila in 2006. I received invaluable training in visa processing, decision making and integrity checking and reporting (this means investigating for any bogus or fraudulent documents, trends, schemes, scams etc). After 5 years with the embassy in Manila, I resigned for a change of career.

I didn't know what I wanted to do after that, only that I wanted to do something meaningful. After about a year of taking a break, I was invited to become a consultant for a Manila-based firm processing student visa applications. This role opened my eyes to the fact that many people desire to study or migrate to Australia for better opportunities. It was then that I found my calling— helping individuals realise their dreams of a new life in Australia, whether for educational pursuits, career enhancement, or reuniting with family.

I became an independent immigration consultant in the Philippines. For about 3 years I provided advice to those wishing to visit, study or apply for a family visa to Australia. I realised my limited knowledge and that I needed to do further study about migration law and get formally registered as a migration agent if I wanted to help more people. There were SO many other visas to learn about. What I knew then was only the tip of the iceberg. What do visa applicants go through? How deep is their desire to start anew, what struggles do they face with complex requirements, what pain does uncertainty bring, and how immense is the joy upon the granting of their permanent visa?

Realising the complexity of migration laws and the multitude of visa options that were beyond my initial expertise, I committed to deepening my knowledge. I undertook rigorous studies in migration law, which culminated in my formal registration as a migration agent. This education was not just academic; I knew I needed to experience the migration process myself to truly understand and empathise with the aspirations and challenges faced by my clients.

In 2016 my family and I made the move to Darwin, Northern Territory. I must admit, I could not have successfully obtained my permanent residence on my own, without help from the right people. But that is another story for another blog. I just want to leave this important message for this post - With any goal - not just migrating to Australia, you need to find the right person/s who will guide you in achieving that goal. A mentor you can trust. An adviser who will stay with you even when times get tough.

I know what you are going through. I've been there and done that. I look forward to connecting with you.