Client Engagement Challenges for the Migration Consulting Industry in Australia
The migration consulting business is clearly thriving in Australia. According to the latest Migration Agent Activity Report released by MARA, during the first half of 2017, registered migration agents lodged 54% of Business Skills visa applications, 76% of the total 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visa applications and 86% of Employer Sponsored visa applications.
Industry growth & profitability generally leads to increased supply side competition and this has proven true for Migration Agents in Australia as well. The chart below highlights a staggering 43% growth of registered agents from 4,899 in 2013 to just over 7,000 in 2017.
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