Publications for Migration Professionals

Three publications are currently available from the MIA. They are essential resources for migration professionals:

These are available for purchase online in the MIA Shop.

Migration Agents Reference Manual - Edition 9 (September 2009)

This manual has been designed by the MIA as an essential reference tool for practising migration agents. It has been adopted by all universities delivering the prescribed course as a required or highly recommended text.

A fully revised edition, current 23 September 2009, is now available.

• Section 1 Key references - Details of migration and other Commonwealth legislation, Gazette Notices and Legislative Instruments plus DIMA Fact Sheets, Forms and Booklets.
• Section 2 Legislation, Table of Contents - Consolidated listing for the Migration Act, plus the Migration Regulations, Migration Agents Regulations, the Australian Citizenship Act and the Australian Constitution.
• Section 3 Glossary - Defined terms, acronyms and abbreviations.
• Section 4 Visa Tables - Alphabetical and numerical listing of visa classes and subclasses plus a summary of Schedule 1 data.
• Section 5 Form 990i - Fees & Charges (hard copy version only) This section includes the current DIMA Form 990i of visa application fees and related service charges.

PRICE: 

Downloadable version

• A soft copy of the manual is FREE to download for MIA members (please login to MyMIA to access the downloadable version).

Printed version

• MIA MEMBERS : $40 (including postage & handling within Australia).
• Non-members: $80.

Shop online here or download the Order Form (PDF) (423 Kb) and return it to our National Office by post or fax.

Australian Immigration Companion

This text book is a collaborative initiative of the MIA, FCG Legal and Victoria University's Sir Zelman Cowen Centre. It has been developed to help migration practitioners understand Australian migration law in a practical and real-life context. The book is an invaluable companion for students studying the entry level course (Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law & Practice). Practising agents or newly registered lawyers will find it a useful aid in their work and professional development.

• Chapter 1 - An introduction to Australian Migration Law.
• Chapter 2 - An overview of Australia's visa scheme and application procedures.
• Chapter 3 - Scenario questions classified by migration theme.
• Chapter 4 - Suggested solutions to the practical problems.
• Appendices - Legislative and other useful references.

PRICE:

• MIA MEMBERS & Graduate Certificate students: $65 (includes postage within Australia).
• Non-members: $95.

To order a copy, download the Order Form (PDF) (423 Kb) then complete and return it to our National Office by post or fax.