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Migration Agent

ANZSCO 224913

Employed

2,800

Part-time share

38%

Female share

55%

Median age

42 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Migration Agents provide information and advice to potential migrants, prepare and lodge visa applications, and act as intermediaries to legally represent clients during visa processing and before review bodies.

What they typically do

  • Provides information about immigration laws, policies and procedures.
  • Answers written and phone queries.
  • Reads, checks and decides on applications for residency or entry into australia.
  • Interviews applicants.
  • Explains decisions to applicants.
  • Issues permits and visas.
  • Enforces immigration laws.
  • May investigate breaches of immigration law.
  • May advise on immigration policies and operations.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33.3%
VIC
32%
QLD
14.6%
WA
11.4%
SA
5.8%
ACT
1.3%
TAS
0.9%
NT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Migration Agent.