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The Relocated South African | Emigration stories
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In this episode I speak to Marlene Prentice the owner of Migration Network Australia. She shares the inspiring journey of a family determined to emigrate to Australia despite facing numerous challenges. Their journey motivated her to leave her accounting career to become an immigration agent to help others. One of the beautiful stories she shares is about a young mother who, lacking qualifications and work experience, embarked on a seven-year journey to secure a visa for her family. Through perseverance and dedication, she successfully navigated the visa process, ultimately achieving her dream of settling in Australia with her family. She offers valuable advice for people who want to immigrate to Australia. Marlene prentice: “ I don’t like taking people’s money knowing that they are not going to get a visa…” 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:03 Marlene's Journey to Australia 00:09 Cultural Differences and Challenges 00:15 Establishing Migration Network Australia 00:21 Advice for Future Immigrants 00:27 Current Immigration Landscape in Australia 00:33 Conclusion and Contact Information Marlene’s contact details are as follows: Website https://www.migrationnetworkaustralia.com Find your digital home with fellow Relocated South Africans around the world. Visit https://therelocatedsouthafrican.com and connect with Jan at jan@therelocatedsouthafrican.com

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