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Awards – Best UK/Australia Cross Border Immigration Agents 2014

Best UK / Australia Immigration Agents
Best UK / Australia Immigration Agents

Thames Migration has been named ‘Best UK/Australia Cross Border Immigration Agents’ in the 2014 Acquisition International Global Mobility & Immigration Awards.

The awards, in their first year, recognise law firms, financiers, relocation specialists and global mobility experts for their expertise and excellence to service in what is a highly specialised field. The awards are handed out solely on merit and are awarded to only the most deserving businesses who have been nominated by their clients, peers and industry experts, for their outstanding work over the past 12 months.

The whole team at Thames Migration are delighted with the recognition for their services within this sector having in recent years significantly grown the skilled visa and business migration division of the company which also provides emphasis on corporate services as we have seen a growing trend of UK businesses expanding to set up in Australia. We are very proud of our achievements in the Australia emigration and visa industry.

Speaking about the awards, coordinator, Sameena Yates said: “As more businesses transcend international boundaries, and with cross-border strategy high on many corporate agendas, excellence in the relocation, immigration and mobility marketplace is fast becoming a cornerstone of many of the world’s most successful businesses.  “Acquisition International has set its sights firmly on the most innovative, forward thinking and client-friendly firms that have transformed the way in which companies and individuals do business, recognising law firms, financiers, relocation specialists and global mobility experts for their expertise and excellence in this specialised field.”  Winners are determined following an extensive judging process including nominations and votes from over 53,000 industry professionals and independent examination of nominees’ services and achievements.

Simon & Victoria Wood – Skilled Visa

Simon and Victoria arrive in Queensland

Simon and Victoria arrive in Queensland

I have to say what a pleasure it was using Thames Migration and Hannibal in particular to help us achieve our desire of moving to Australia.

At the beginning of the process my wife and I spent a considerable amount of time phoning several agencies who generally where most unhelpful and would actually rarely provide much information without some sort of up front payment.

We were beginning to give up hope of finding an organisation who we felt could provide us quality service and assistance.

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Paul & Sherileen Wintrip

The Wintrip family (as seen on Wanted Down Under) arrive in Perth, Western Australia

The Wintrip family (as seen on Wanted Down Under) arrive in Perth, Western Australia

We started our Australian visa pathway back in autumn 2009.  It was something that we had discussed in our earlier years of marriage, however had felt uneasy about the risks of uprooting our three children. We met Hannibal of Thames Migration at a convention in Coventry, having made some telephone enquiries with him prior.  We came away feeling optimistic and decided to proceed with the visa application process.

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Christopher Adekunle & Samara Van der Heyden

Chris and Samantha start a new life in Melbourne, Victoria

Chris and Samantha start a new life in Melbourne, Victoria

My Fiancée and I decided to get married after 7 years of being together, with 4 of those years being done through a long distance relationship.

My fiancée sponsored me for a Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa in November 2010.

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Adrian and Janelle Stevens and family

Dear Hannibal,

Janelle and I want to formally thank you for your successful efforts on our behalf in securing my class 155 Resident Return Visa.

It has given us a significant sense of security knowing that I, and we as a family, can return to Australia without further delays, conditions, and indeed cost. Your experience and faith in the merits of our family circumstances in successfully pursuing that class of visa rather than a longer and more costly route are gratefully appreciated.

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“I needed to apply for a resident’s return visa as my permanent visa was about to expire and had been trying to find someone to do this for me. After being turned down by 5 UK agencies because I had not lived in Australia for 2 years I spoke to Hannibal and he said he might be able to help. He made it very clear that it was not certain that I would get the visa, but it would depend on the reasons I had spent so little time in Australia and the documents I could get to support my case. We went through everything in great detail and he then told me that I had a good chance.  I decided to go ahead and got the documents I would need to support my case. When this was done, everything was sent to the Australian Embassy in London and 5 days later the visa was granted. He could not have been more helpful and understanding and even met me on weekends, which was much more convenient for me.

He was the only agent I spoke to who thought i could get the visa and he was right. I really don’t know what I would have done if I had lost my right to live in Australia and will always be very grateful to him. He is now helping me get my mother an aged parent visa and I would recommend Thames and Hannibal to anyone.”

E. Jovanovitch

Australian Resident Return Visa and Parent Visa

“Totally exceeded my expectations, I will be recommending Thames Migration to all my future travelling friends. They were very friendly, speedy, efficient and far more cost effective than other agents.”

G. Lawrie,

Australian Work Visa

“Thames Migration easily exceeded our expectations; the whole application process was thoroughly explained and made very understandable for the both of us. Our agent was excellent, thorough and kept in constant contact with weekly updates. Our queries and requests were dealt with quickly. A very personal service!”

M & F Goddard,

Australian Spouse Visa

“Thanks for all you and company have done to get me to Australia. Everything was done extremely well and all your staff are very friendly. My advice to anyone considering moving abroad is to use Thames Migration!”

A. Vester,

Australian Work Visa

“I would just like to say thanks very much for our consultation today but a much bigger thank you for not putting us under any pressure to make a decision, which to be honest I was expecting.”

S. Butler

Australian Skilled Visa