About Us
Testimonials from clients show Astra Australia Immigration has been founded on decades of knowledge in Australian immigration law, analysing past against current trends and exercising sound judgement with a view to get our clients the best outcome. Our specialty is in providing expert advice and guidance in all areas of Australian immigration law, in even the most complicated situations.
We understand the frequency and speed at which Australia’s immigration laws can change, and have seen the impact these changes can have on our clients. Our core values see us work to alleviate those feelings of being overwhelmed or in distress by developing clear and concise strategies and revising when necessary.
Astra Australia Immigration practices with integrity and fairness. Our operations are underpinned by values that focus on honesty and getting it right for our clients and this means we are committed to simplifying the process while giving exceptional service; guiding clients every step of the way.
We are regulated by the Code the Conduct, as required by the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) and are also proud members of our professional peak body, the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA).
Whether you are inside or outside Australia, we can help. Whether you are looking to sponsor and employee or yourself, or an unlawful individual needing help to regularise your immigration status, we can help. Contact us now.
Josie Marr
PRINCIPAL & REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT (MARN 1172798)
Josie combines her formal qualification in Australian Migration Law & Practice (2010) with over 15 years’ experience working in Australian immigration - she still enjoys the challenges this work environment delivers, and creating opportunities for her clients.
Throughout her career, Josie has worked for and managed of some of the most well-known immigration firms in Australia including 5 years with Acacia Immigration where she was promoted to Managing Director, Senior Consultant at EY (Ernst & Young) and Senior Registered Migration Agent with Stirling Henry & Associates.
Josie’s direct experience has focused on employer sponsorship, vulnerable communities seeking asylum and protection, General Skilled Migration, Partner Visas, Parent Visas and more complicated matters at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
In October 2017, Josie was elected to the MIA Committee and served as the NSW/ACT Branch Secretary until her 2-year term expired in October 2019.
She remains committed to raising the standards of the immigration profession by delivering CPD courses and workshops to immigration lawyers and registered migration agents nationwide and co-founding support groups such as Women In Migration (Sydney).
Born and raised in New Zealand, Josie moved to Australia before travelling and living overseas. She returned to live in Australia in 2009 and has personally experienced the challenges involved in becoming an Australian permanent resident.
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Astra Australia Immigration was named with reference to the Southern Cross, the most familiar star pattern in the southern hemisphere. This part of the constellation has often been used to navigate south, much in the same way Astra Australia Immigration have been helping people with their journey south.
While recent history has seen the Southern Cross associated with exclusive groups, Astra Australia Immigration follows the first peoples of Australia and shares this image as a positive symbol of hope.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Astra Australia Immigration acknowledges the Bunurong Land which we operate from, the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Strait Islander peoples today.
For more information on Josie’s bio, or review regular articles addressing trends within our industry visit her LinkedIn profile.