"Anna Smith has just received her registration" - Case Study - Australian Migration Law & OMARA- Law Assignment

Internal Code: MAS5015

Law Assignment - Case Study:

Scenario : Anna Smith has just received her registration as a registered migration agent with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority. Anna sub-leased an office from an accountant, whom she has known for many years. In order to attract work, Anna placed an advertisement in a local newspaper. The advertisement in the newspaper only permitted three lines. The advertisement stated: Best Migration Agent in all aspects of Immigration Law I will only charge you if I am successful Contact: Anna Smith on 0413 000 000 The accountant whom she leased the premises from referred a client, Jacky Chan to her, to complete a Business Talent visa class EA subclass 132. As she was very happy to obtain instructions from such a highly successful business client, she immediately placed his details on her website stating that she has a highly successful businessman as her client. She also informed some of her colleagues, who are registered migration agents that she was acting for Jacky Chan. Anna requested the client pay her $12,000 initially and that she would invoice the client once the application was lodged as this was her first application and she was not sure of the practicalities. No documents were provided to the client when the payment was made. Questions :  You are required to provide a comprehensive letter of advice addressing the following issues: 1. Identify and examine the breaches of the Code of Conduct, if any, committed by Anna. 2. What are the potential consequences for Anna in this regard? 3. How would you have conducted your practice if you were the registered migration agent? 4. What are the requirements to lodge a valid visa application for a Business Talent visa class EA subclass 132?