As one of the original private migration agencies in the UK and Ireland, the Migration Bureau has been leading the way for over 14 years and is proud to be one of the pioneers of the modern day migration consulting industry.

The number of new migrants to Australia, New Zealand and Canada has been constantly increasing for many years as skilled workers, qualified professionals, business persons and families from around the world look for a better quality of life.

Competition for a limited number of places is constantly increasing. With this in mind, the immigration authorities must make a preference to those with well prepared applications and this is the reason why many applicants use the services of an immigration consultant.

The immigration consulting industry has been formally recognised by the various governments through the creation of professional industry bodies;

• Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA)
• Migration Institute of Australia (MIA)
• New Zealand - Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA)
• Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC)

The Migration Institute of New Zealand (MINZ) was established in 2007 with the aim of promoting objective, positive and proactive discussion and communication over the immigration policy of New Zealand in a way that serves the best interests of all New Zealand, all migrants and the migration industry.  MINZ is committed to serving the interests of all regions in New Zealand.

MINZ is a voluntary association and regulation of the industry will be governed by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA).

According to current immigration policy, the following numbers of visas are granted annually:

Australia: 190,300
New Zealand: 50,000
Canada: 255,000

Using an agent like the Migration Bureau is now the accepted method of applying for a visa (some 60% of applicants are processed with an agent), and the best way for you to maximise the chances of your application succeeding.

The Migration Bureau produces an annual news magazine - Migration News. Migration News is an excellent resource for anyone considering emigrating to Australia, New Zealand or Canada. It provides a wealth of information on each destination as well as details on immigration policy.

To view any past publications of the Migration News please select from the list below.