Business Details
35 Years
experience
Australian Immigration Services in Bromley
Concept Australia has been successfully assisting individuals with Australian immigration since 1991. As a MARA-registered migration agency with over three decades of expertise, we specialise in guiding clients through complex visa processes including skilled, partner, parent, and working holiday visas. Our team comprises former Department of Home Affairs professionals who bring unparalleled insider knowledge to every case. We prioritise transparency, providing written cost confirmations and staged fee structures to ensure clarity throughout the migration journey. Clients benefit from direct access to experienced directors with over 20 years of migration experience, who personally manage applications from start to finish.Our commitment to ethical practices is reinforced by adherence to MARA's strict code of conduct, protecting clients from migration fraud. Based in Bromley, UK, we offer tailored visa solutions for applicants targeting all Australian states and territories. Our services include full case management, application reviews, and expert guidance on visa eligibility assessments. With a proven track record of successful applications, we combine technical expertise with personalised support to demystify the Australian migration process. Our team regularly contributes to migration policy discussions and maintains up-to-date knowledge through continuous professional development.
Services
Skilled Visas
Partner Visas
Parent Visas
Working Holiday Visas
Visitor Visas
Resident Return Visas
Business Migration
Student Visas
Case Review Services
Consultation Services
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- MARA-registered agents since 1999 with strict code of conduct adherence
- Team includes former Department of Home Affairs professionals
- Transparent fee structures confirmed in writing
- UK-based specialists with 20+ years migration experience
- Personalised case management from application to decision
Associations and certifications
- MARA
- MIA
What people say
Professional service
Stress-free process
Exceptional client care
Successful outcomes
Honest assessments
Services
Skilled Visas
Specialised assistance with skilled migration visas including subclass 482 and general skilled migration. We prepare applications for assessment authorities, state governments, and the Department of Home Affairs. Our team ensures compliance with STSOL requirements and provides strategic advice on skills assessments and work experience documentation.
Partner Visas
Expert guidance for de facto and married partners of Australian citizens. We manage temporary and permanent visa applications, providing evidence preparation strategies and relationship timeline documentation. Our specialists handle complex cases including engagement visas and conditional permanent residency transitions.
Parent Visas
Comprehensive support for parent migration applications. We advise on eligibility requirements, sponsorship obligations, and financial undertaking commitments. Our services include application preparation for both contributory and non-contributory parent visa subclasses with strategic wait-time management.
Working Holiday Visas
Tailored assistance for temporary work visas including subclass 417 and 462. We provide eligibility assessments, application preparation, and compliance guidance for young applicants seeking Australian work experience. Our team advises on work restrictions and visa condition 8107 requirements.
Case Review Services
Professional assessment of self-prepared visa applications. We identify potential issues with form completion, document compliance, and legislative requirements. Our review service covers all visa subclasses with detailed feedback to improve approval chances before submission to the Department of Home Affairs.
People
Grahame Igglesden
MARA Registered Agent
Australian citizen with 40+ years migration experience, including roles at Australian High Commission and Government of Western Australia. Director of Concept Australia since 1999, specialising in business migration and policy interpretation.
Jane Smith
Migration Specialist
Former Department of Home Affairs officer with expertise in partner visas and temporary residence applications. Specialises in complex relationship cases and employer-sponsored migration pathways since joining Concept Australia in 2004.
Philippa Igglesden
Migration Consultant
Business Economics graduate with 20+ years experience in skilled migration. Specialises in skills assessment processes, state nomination applications, and coordinating with Australian assessing authorities for general skilled migration cases.
Annette Igglesden
Administrative Director
Tasmanian-born operations specialist with responsibility for policy monitoring and legislative updates. Manages administrative processes and client communication systems since joining the company in 1970.
Questions
What Australian visa options exist for skilled workers?
We specialise in skilled migration visas including subclass 482, general skilled migration, and state-nominated visas. Our experts assess your occupation against STSOL requirements and guide you through skills assessment processes.
How can I apply for an Australian partner visa?
We assist with both temporary and permanent partner visas, providing evidence preparation strategies and managing applications for married or de facto relationships with Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Do you help with parent migration to Australia?
Yes, we manage contributory and non-contributory parent visas, advising on sponsorship obligations, financial undertakings, and wait-time management strategies for applications.
Can you review self-prepared visa applications?
Our case review service identifies potential issues in self-prepared applications, checking form completion, document compliance, and legislative requirements before submission to the Department of Home Affairs.
What are the benefits of using a MARA agent?
MARA-registered agents provide legally compliant advice under strict ethical standards, protecting against migration fraud and ensuring up-to-date knowledge of changing visa regulations and policy interpretations.
How do you charge for migration services?
Our fees are confirmed in writing and charged in stages as we progress your application, ensuring transparency with no hidden costs throughout the migration process.
