By the guidance and hardwork of Atty Imelda Argel in June 2005, I was able to bring my family to Australia. I served as a non-commissioned police intelligence officer in the Philippine National Police for nine years. I didn't have any health or science qualifications. But with Atty Argel's expertise in the field of Australian Migration procedure, I was granted a permanent resident visa. The process took almost three years due to the complexity of my application, but Atty Argel just went head on with my case, showing full control of every situation. With her determination and persistence we were able to file an appeal with the Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) and won the appeal. Atty Argel, on behalf of my family I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank you. Thank you for the chance that has been brought to us by helping us migrate and start a new life in this country. Dionathan, Yvette, Ning and Kenchie Morales
I was delighted to learn that New South Wales finally had its Achievement Awards and I congratulate you. I am indeed very proud of you all. It always gives me great pleasure to see that the proper recognition has been given to Filipino Women who contributed to the development and enhancement of Philippine-Australia relations. You join the other outstanding women whom I have met and recognised in the other States of Australia over the years that I was there as Philippine Ambassador. May I take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Christmas from the great city of Berlin. Delia Domingo Albert, Ambassador of the Philippines, Berlin
Thanks to Ms. Imelda Argel and team for the successful Student Visa application of my brother Endie. He is the second sibling in our family successfully sponsored through her. Both cases have been exceptionally difficult. This Student Visa application had several technical issues, in particular, my brother was illegally staying in the US, whilst undertaking his application. It was a gruelling, and stressful process. But as usual, Ms. Argel proved her mettle by pulling the application through. I have utmost confidence in Ms.Argel’s capability and expertise in her field. Needless to say, she’s at the top of her game, above par really. Additionally, I was surprised she did not require additional fee for the extra work and time spent on my brother’s case. This has brought more respect from us as her client. It proved her primary aim was to do her job, not make money. I have yet to meet someone who is as single-minded and persistent to a cause as she. I have no hesitation is recommending her. Thanks to her, my brother has been given a chance in making a decent life in Australia. Josielyn Paradeza
If there’s one thing to be said about Imelda Argel and her associates, it is that they are very professional. They were always very accommodating and prompt in keeping appointments and meeting deadlines. Because they keep an organized and up-to-date file for each client/ case, information, forms or paperwork are always at hand and ready for you the minute you sit down for your appointment. If you have a question and the answer isn’t readily available, you can trust that Ms. Argel or one of her very reliable staff will waste no time and will exhaust all avenues to give you what you need. I also like the way Ms. Argel approaches each client’s case. Not only is she very competent, experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to visa matters and rules, she is also very straightforward and honest--- she will not waste your time or money by sugarcoating answers, giving you false hopes or misleading information. If a particular case proves complicated or difficult (and sometimes they can be given that immigration rules change so often), she will tell it to you straight but will not give up easily. You can be rest assured that she will do all she can and exhaust all options available to help you out. I was recently granted my permanent resident’s visa and I believe that the assistance I received from Ms. Argel and her staff from the very beginning (from helping me get my student visa extension to filling out and securing the requirements for my PR application) were instrumental in my getting it. To Ms. Argel, Chloe and the rest of the staff, I am very grateful for all your support. I highly recommend your services to anyone who needs help regarding visa and immigration matters. I wish you all the best. From another “very happy customer”, Maria Melissa Lopez
"Good things happened to me and my daughter when I started working in Australia in March 2001 on a Temporary Resident Visa. I was given a chance to undergo Pre-registration Assessment Course and eventually became RN in August 2001. Because of my RN licence, I was able to work at Neuroscience Unit, Prince of Wales Hospital in a full-time permanent position. Our permanent residency was approved in January 2003 and we acquired our Australian Citizenship in June 2005. We were also able to buy a Residential Unit in February 2004. All these things happened within the span of 4 and a half years. I couldn't have done all of these without the continuous assistance and advice of Atty Imelda Argel. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU SO MUCH, Atty Argel." Ma. Lisa Esteban RN - Sydney, NSW
“I attended the interview at the Australian Embassy in Manila for my Australian Spouse Visa Application. The assessing officer told me that I am so lucky to have a Migration Agent who has a good reputation. We believed her submission to us, because she is able to defend and support them with documentation. She was referring to Atty. Imelda Argel. Since then my visa was approved and I am now preparing additional documents for proof that my wife and I are still in a spouse relationship after two years from lodgment of my visa application. And I’d like to thank God also as he gave me Atty. Argel as my solicitor, because I’ve been to four others but I have never been advised correctly and they ripped me off.” Reynaldo Dela Cruz
"Felomina and I and the children's new extended family are very excited and even though we are your client we are very appreciative of your professional approach and patience with my demands. Please accept my sincere thanks and to your staff also. The children have been very excited from the first time that we mentioned it to them and continually ask when they can get out of the village. I will be so pleased to be able to educate them so they can have a bright future. It may interest you to know that I wanted to travel to their village with Felomina and thank everyone for looking after the children. The relatives have said that the guerrilla activity is too high and it is to dangerous at the moment for even locals to move about let alone a foreigner coming in. What a terrible situation for the children to grow up in. The nine weeks processing time for three children is a record.Thanks again" Omar (Peter) Amjah, Manager, International Business Unit, TAFENSW ILLAWARRA INSTITUTE
"I arrived in Australia on a working visa as an Assistant in Nursing three years ago. My visa was cancelled because my sponsor sold the business. However, because of the efforts of Imelda Argel & Associates, the Migration Review Tribunal set aside the visa cancellation. During the time of my appeal to the MRT, Imelda Argel & Associates was able to obtain a visa to enable me to attend and complete the College of Nursing Overseas Assessment Program and obtain registration as a Registered Nurse in NSW. An affiliated company of Imelda Argel & Associates, assisted me in getting a job offer from Concord Hospital. My husband and I are now able to work in Australia, thanks to Atty. Imelda Argel." Arminada Galletes
"I would like to thank Atty. Imelda Argel for the success of my Sponsorship of my brother, Jose Rey Agawin, and his family. Her efforts are truly commendable. First, she won the appeal case against MRT (Migration Review Tribunal) when my brother was initially denied a visa from an application which my brother lodged personally without advice from Atty Argel. Second, she won against a non-appealable decision from DIMIA for my brother's youngest child who was denied of a visa due to DIMIA's technical error. What is remarkable about this was, she was able to justify the child's case and reverse DIMIA's decision in less than 2 weeks. I find this truly amazing. Atty.Argel is exceptional in her field. I definitely recommend her to anyone thinking of migrating to Australia. She is a professional, and is thorough in the research and study of her cases. She gives advice on all aspects, and covers all possible grounds. On the financial aspect, her fees are fair and reasonable. In fact, in my brother's case, she told me it was a 'no win, no pay' case. I didn't pay her if she didn't win the case. This demonstrated to me that Ms. Argel is a genuine person who truly fights for the right. More Power to Atty.Argel and her Team!" Josielyn Paradeza
"It is nice to know that there is somebody watching over us while we are in a very new country like Australia. Me and my family will always pray for your success which I'm sure you already have. Thank you so much again and may God bless you always!" Sincerely, Celeste Crisostomo AIN
"I have used the services of Imelda Argel & Associates twice in the last two years. The first occasion was the purchase of my first residence, the second was the purchase of a Veterinary Surgery. In both instances I was amazed at Imelda's tireless efforts at looking after my best interests. When purchasing my business her services were effectively free as her negotiations saved me expenses that paid for her fee and much more. I would never consider using any one else." William Jenkinson BVSc
"Imelda Argel advised me in relation to the establishment of operations in Subic Bay Freeport Zone in the Philippines. The report was extremely easy to read and very much to the point. It was also plain to see the located areas that most concern myself as a manufacturer and where it will benefit our company to be very competitive. I totally recommend her to any new or already established companies for the best professional advice and to help with the establishment of operations in the Philippines." Bradley Bond, proprietor, Sydney Marine Loft.
"I am now a permanent resident of Australia. I was on a student visa when I first arrived in Australia from Thailand. Imelda Argel & Associates assisted me in changing my visa to a spouse visa (provisional visa) which was granted within two months from lodgment of application. I recommend Imelda Argel & Associates not only for their expert advice but also for their friendly service and personal attendance to details." Sirada Sangsai
"Thanks to the competent advice and professional preparation of my spouse visa application by Imelda Argel & Associates. My visa was approved at the Australian Embassy in the Philippines within two months. My wife had just delivered our first born child in Australia." Ronald Orca
"If you are looking for efficiency, affordability and honesty in migration advice, my wife and I recommend Imelda Argel & Associates. My visa was granted within two months from lodgment. We have no doubt that the efficient and detailed presentation of my visa application by Imelda Argel & Associates helped make this happen." Dante Madriaga
"I am very thankful to Atty. Imelda Argel for her assistance with my application for permanent residency to Australia. It only took 10 months for my papers to be processed which enabled me to come to Australia within a very short span of time. I fully recommend Imelda Argel & Associates for honest advice, efficient and reliable processing of documentation in relation to migration purposes." Fernando Escoto
"You may be surprised when you received this. We would like to say thank you very much for helping my father Domingo to become permanent here in Australia. He is very happy he got his permanent visa without being interviewed by immigration because he's so scared as he don't speak English properly. Our family sincerely admire your willingness to help people like my father. I remember last year when he got his temporary visa we're not fully paid to you yet at that time! Hope your business will grow more and get a change to help more people! May God Bless You and Your Son always!" Chelita Sutrina & Family
"Thank you for all the effort you put into the Philippines Cross Culture Workshop. It was much appreciated!" Sharon & Sally International Languages
We are sincerely grateful for the services you have provided us and thought we have to put everything into writing. You all deserve it!!! With heartfelt gratitude on the service you have provided us, here is my testimony- " Before we were buying our first residential home back in 2001, we didn't know any solicitor. Imelda Argel was referred to us by a friend and so engaged her services then. Everything went very smoothly and we remember her as someone who pays attention to details, sending us information in writing every step of the way until settlement. Years passed and in 2005 when we thought we are ready to buy an investment property, Winston and I agreed unanimously to have Imelda Argel to be our solicitor again. This time Winston and I were very stressed because of inefficient and unreliable real estate agent. Despite the "glitches" and "dramas", Imelda and Chloe have always remained serene and unperturbed. They made it a point that we knew our rights and they fought for our rights. They have been attentive to our requests, patiently answering and giving us advices when we were confused or unsure as to what to do. We were able to settle and at the end of it, Winston and I can say that the real estate agent had no choice but to be serious with their undertaking and deliver what is due us. We attribute all of these to the hard work Imelda and her staff has put into this. Another job well done! Now, we are enjoying our investment property! " Ida Acosta, Business Technology Group, ING Australia
"Please accept our congratulations on being a recipient of such an esteemed Award as the FAWA Award (NSW) 2006. To receive such an accolade is proof-positive of your outstanding contribution to the Filipino-Australian community and also to the assistance that you provide to so many aspiring Filipinos in their quest to emigrate to Australia. We are absolutely confident that your rate of success will continue and, as a result of that continuing success, Australia will enjoy the blessing of increased Filipino migration to its shores. This Award is an acknowledgement of your individual performance as well as the performance of your firm. Being the Principal of the firm demands that you set the Standards by which the firm operates, as well as provide examples in professional performance and integrity for your staff to emulate. The Award bears witness to your successful leadership and to the quality and loyalty of your staff." Rosa & Graham Westland-Westland Consulting
“I have just started my new work as a legal researcher. My first few days have been training mainly, but there does seem a lot to learn. These few days have made me realise how valuable my experience at IA&A has been and how much I have learned since working at your firm. Even, the little things I have learnt such as how to answer phone calls in an office environment have proved very useful to my new work. I'd like to thank you for all the professional support, dedicated patience and endless assistance you have shown me throughout this period- they have contributed profusely to the development of my communication, team work and organisational skills. Thank you so much for providing the opportunity to work at your law firm, I know this experience will always remain one of my most treasured memories.” Intern 2007, Jennifer Zhou
"Completing my internship with Imelda Argel & Associates has been one of the most valuable experiences in my life so far. During my time at the firm I have developed important legal and administrative skills through working on a wide range of tasks from answering telephones to legal research and drafting documents. What I loved most about my experience was that I was given direct client contact from day one and trusted with increasing responsibility over time. Furthermore, my experience at Imelda Argel & Associates helped me to achieve my new job as a paralegal at Freehills. Thank you Imelda for your quality training and support. It has been a privilege working with you and I hope the success of your firm continues." Intern 2008, Jennifer Lam
Contact Details:
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Phone (+612) 9699 3072
Fax (+612) 9699 3210
Email info@iargel.com.au