Why Choose Opal Consulting?

We achieve excellent outcomes for our clients.

To read about our many success stories, please visit our testimonials page and/or our Google Reviews.  This page is filled with real life stories from clients who, with the help of Opal Consulting, have been able to study, work or permanently reside in this beautiful country, Australia.

Feel reassured, we have a proven track record with the most complex cases.

We have a proven track record of handling complex visa cases.  No matter what the case, or what community/country you come from, we will treat your case as if it’s our own.  We listen to you, ask the right questions and identify your needs and goals so that we can achieve a positive outcome.

Reduce your stress and save money by leaving the complex and confusing process to us.  We’ll take care of everything, and we’ll have a higher chance of achieving a positive outcome.

The visa and migration process can be daunting and overwhelming.  It is also highly complicated, so a lack of knowledge or understanding means that you could:

• Apply for the wrong visa
• Exclude important information in your application
• Exclude important documents with your application
• Give incorrect information on your form, due to not fully understanding the questions
• Fail to defend your case effectively if a complexity arises
• Achieve a negative outcome

By investing in the services of Opal Consulting, you will reduce the likelihood of visa and migration problems.  Give the paperwork to us so that you can focus on your dream of working, studying and living in Australia.

Your calls and emails are answered promptly. You can even receive immediate assistance on our Live Chat function during business hours.

One of the reasons we are trusted by so many happy customers is because we understand the importance of answering your questions quickly and effectively.

We understand the emotional roller coaster that you are on, and our job is to make the process as stress-free as possible.

We have reputable Migration Lawyers on our board, which you can have access to at short notice.

Where necessary, you can have a free consultation with one of the Migration Lawyers on our board. These veteran Migration Lawyers are highly regarded within the industry, and because they are on our board, you/we can get instant access to them for their professional opinion, rather than having to wait in a queue.

With Opal Consulting, it’s not about the money.  You are not treated like a number.    We put our time and energy into every single case, no matter how big or small the case is.

We limit the number of people we work with so that we can give each and every client the time and energy that he/she needs.

We would much rather have fewer clients and more positive outcomes than to have more clients and less positive outcomes.

You will receive accurate, up-to-date information.  We are experts in the field of migration, visa applications and visa problems.

Migration laws change all the time, so we stay up to date with all the changes and how these changes affect you.

We also share all current information about migration law changes on the ‘News and Latest Changes’ section of our Home page.

You receive information in simple, easy-to-understand language.

The world of migration, immigration and visas can be complicated and complex.  Our role is to unravel the mystery for you and explain everything in simple, easy-to-understand language.

We know that the information can be complicated, that’s why we take as much time as necessary to explain everything simply and easily.

Not all Migration Agents can communicate effectively and in simple, easy-to-understand language.  We help you to:

• Understand how the visa system works
• Understand how you meet or don’t meet eligibility criteria for the visa
• Understand any problems
• Understand how to improve your chances

You invest in affordable, competitively-priced services that represent value for money.

Have you heard of the saying, ‘You get what you pay for’?   If you pay a cheap rate, then you are likely to get cheap service.  If you pay an affordable, competitively-priced rate, then you are likely to get excellent service, and a higher chance of achieving a positive outcome.

We provide a quality service to quality clients.  If you would like to use our services but are not able to pay our upfront fees, we are happy to discuss the option of a payment plan.

You receive realistic and honest advice about your visa success.

While we want you to achieve your dream of living and/or working in Australia, we will always provide you with honest and realistic information about your chances of visa success.

No Migration Agent in Sydney, Melbourne or anywhere can guarantee your visa success.  However, At Opal Consulting we guarantee that we will do everything in our power to help you achieve a positive outcome. This includes giving expert advice, responding to all your communications promptly, keeping you up to date, and fighting for your case as though it’s our own.

We are completely transparent about our process and our fees.  There are no hidden surprises.

As trustworthy, honest and reputable Migration Agents in Sydney and Melbourne, we are upfront and transparent about every part of our business, whether this relates to our process, our promises or our pricing. When you work with us there are no hidden surprises.

We offer a friendly smile and ongoing support.

We understand how alone you can feel when you first arrive in a new country.  We are here to provide you with friendly support and advice, not just relating to visas and migration, but we can also assist you with other things such as airport pickup, temporary accommodation, orientation and general advice. When you partner with us, we’ll always be just a phone call away.

We are Registered Migration Agents, which means we are bound by a strict code of conduct.

Every staff member of the Opal Consulting team conducts themselves with honesty and integrity at all times; and because we are registered Migration Agents, you have the added peace of mind of knowing that we are bound by a strict code of conduct.

Save time and reduce frustration.  We are a one stop shop for all your visa, migration and education needs.

When you work with Opal Consulting we can be your one point of contact for a range of services, saving you time in finding different Migration Agents for different purposes.   We can assist with the following:

• Studying in Australia
• Working in Australia
• Migrating to Australia

We will be by your side throughout the entire journey, from your first consultation right to the end of the process.

When it comes to studying in Australia, we take the confusion, stress and hassle out of the process.

We offer education consultancy for non-Australian residents who would like to apply for a student visa and study in Australia.

We listen carefully to your career goals and we ask the right questions in order to give you the best advice about the college and course that best suits your goals and lifestyle.  We take into account a range of things, including your: culture, budget, passions and overall life dreams.

We offer free online video seminars on a regular basis so that you can access free information.

You have the opportunity to meet our friendly team and ask us questions during our free online video presentations.

You can join our Facebook Group page and get FREE regular updates at International Students & Migrants Forum page.

As a reputable firm within the migration sector, we are members of a number of industries and associations.

We are members of the following industries and associations:

• Migration Alliance
• Migration Institute of Australia
• Australian Education Consultants Alliance

The managing director of Opal Consulting, Biwek Thapa has a high profile within the local community.

Biwek Thapa is the:

• Founder President of Australian Education Consultants’ Alliance (AECA)
• Current advisor of Non Resident Nepali Association Australia
• Past President of Nepalese Australian Association
• Past President of www.nadf.org.au (NADF)
• Board Member of Migration Alliance (community representative)
• Founder Deputy Chairperson of Liberal Friends of Nepal (LFoN)

When you work with Opal Consulting, you make someone else’s life much brighter.  We donate part of your fee to selected charities.

When you partner with Opal Consulting, a portion of your fees is donated to worthy causes.

We have the great fortune of living in a beautiful country, and we have a desire to give back to less fortunate communities.

For your convenience we have offices where you need them the most.

We have expert Migration Agents based in Kathmandu, Nepal and Sydney, Australia.