MARA Sanctioned Migration Agents: 2 Australian Agents Barred For 5 Years

Australia’s migration advice industry has seen two more registered agents removed from practice following separate misconduct investigations. The list of MARA sanctioned migration agents grew in August 2026, with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority barring both Entel Dajsmaili and Mandeep Kaur from registration for five years each, after investigations into complaints about their professional conduct.

These decisions add to the ongoing enforcement record maintained by the Authority, which regulates registered migration agents across Australia and holds them accountable to strict professional and ethical standards under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct.

Quick Highlights : MARA Sanctioned Migration Agents

• Two agents have joined the list of MARA sanctioned migration agents in August 2026: Entel Dajsmaili and Mandeep Kaur
• Both agents received the maximum standard penalty of a five-year bar from registration
• Entel Dajsmaili (MARN 0641441) was barred on August 17, 2026
• Mandeep Kaur (MARN 1462851) was barred on August 5, 2026
• Both cases involved breaches of multiple sections of the Code of Conduct that took effect March 1, 2022
• Both agents were found to have failed to notify the Department that they provided immigration assistance
• Both cases involved findings of dishonest or misleading conduct that undermined migration law

Case One: Entel Dajsmaili Barred For Five Years

On August 17, 2026, the Authority decided to bar former agent Entel Dajsmaili (MARN: 0641441) from being registered as a migration agent for a period of five years, following a formal investigation into a complaint about his conduct. This decision represents one of the most recent additions to the register of MARA sanctioned migration agents.

The Authority found that Dajsmaili breached his obligations under sections 13(1), 13(2), 17, and 18(1)(a) and (b) of the Code that came into effect on March 1, 2022. He was also found to have breached clauses 2.9 and 2.23 of the former Code, which was in force prior to that date—indicating the misconduct spanned both the current and previous regulatory frameworks.

Specifically, the Authority found that Dajsmaili:

• Made statements in support of applications, or encouraged the making of statements, which he knew or believed to be misleading or inaccurate
• Failed to take all reasonable steps to maintain the reputation and integrity of the migration advice profession
• Failed to notify the Department that he had provided immigration assistance
• Failed in his duty to act professionally, ethically, honestly, and with integrity
• Engaged in conduct reasonably likely to damage the reputation of migration agents or the immigration advice industry
• Undermined migration law by seeking to defeat the purpose of and evade a requirement of the migration law

Case Two: Mandeep Kaur Barred For Five Years

Just under two weeks earlier, on August 5, 2026, the Authority made a similar decision regarding former agent Mandeep Kaur (MARN: 1462851), also barring her from registration for five years following an investigation into a separate complaint. This case adds a second name to the recent list of MARA sanctioned migration agents within the same month.

The Authority found that Kaur breached her obligations under sections 13(1), 13(2), 17, 18(1), and 20 of the current Code, along with clauses 2.1(a), 2.9, and 2.23 of the former Code that applied before March 1, 2022.

Specifically, the Authority found that Kaur:

• Failed in her duty to comply with migration law by failing to declare that she provided immigration assistance
• Failed in her duty not to make false or misleading statements
• Failed in her duty not to undermine migration law for the purpose of obtaining a benefit
• Failed in her general duty to act professionally, ethically, honestly, and with integrity
• Engaged in conduct reasonably likely to damage the reputation of migration agents or the migration advice industry

Common Threads Between Both Cases

Examining both entries among these MARA sanctioned migration agents reveals striking similarities in the nature of the misconduct found by the Authority. Both agents were found to have failed to declare or notify the Department that they had provided immigration assistance—a fundamental transparency obligation for anyone practicing as a registered migration agent in Australia.

Both cases also involved findings of dishonest or misleading conduct: Dajsmaili was found to have made or encouraged statements he knew or believed to be misleading, while Kaur was specifically found to have failed in her duty not to make false or misleading statements. In both instances, the Authority determined that the conduct in question was reasonably likely to damage the broader reputation of migration agents and the immigration advice industry as a whole.

Both agents also received the identical maximum standard penalty available for these types of breaches: a five-year bar from registration, effectively removing both individuals from practice as registered migration agents in Australia for half a decade.

What the Code of Conduct Requires

Understanding why these two agents now appear among the MARA sanctioned migration agents requires understanding the specific obligations set out under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct. This Code, which took effect March 1, 2022 and replaced an earlier version, establishes the professional and ethical standards every registered migration agent in Australia must follow.

Key obligations referenced in both of these decisions include the duty to comply with migration law, the duty not to make false or misleading statements, the duty to notify the Department when immigration assistance has been provided, and the broader general duty to act professionally, ethically, honestly, and with integrity at all times. The Code also explicitly prohibits conduct that undermines migration law or that is reasonably likely to damage the reputation of the migration advice profession.

Why This Matters for Prospective Migration Agent Clients

The publication of decisions involving MARA sanctioned migration agents serves an important public protection function. Anyone considering engaging a migration agent for assistance with an Australian visa or immigration matter should verify that their chosen agent holds a current, valid registration with the Authority before proceeding with any engagement or payment.

Both cases outlined here demonstrate that the Authority takes serious enforcement action when agents fail to meet their fundamental transparency and honesty obligations—particularly around declaring the provision of immigration assistance and avoiding misleading statements made in support of visa applications. Prospective clients should treat a valid MARN (Migration Agent Registration Number) verification as a baseline, non-negotiable step before trusting any agent with their immigration matter.

How to Check an Agent’s Registration Status

Given these recent additions to the list of MARA sanctioned migration agents, individuals seeking migration advice in Australia should independently verify any agent’s current registration status directly through the Authority’s official register before engaging their services. This simple verification step can help avoid engaging an agent who has been barred, suspended, or is otherwise not currently authorized to provide immigration assistance.

Key Takeaways Of MARA Sanctioned Migration Agents

Two more names have joined the register of MARA sanctioned migration agents in August 2026, with both Entel Dajsmaili and Mandeep Kaur receiving five-year bars from registration following separate investigations into their professional conduct. Both cases involved strikingly similar findings—failure to declare immigration assistance provided, making or permitting misleading statements, and conduct found to undermine both migration law and the broader reputation of the profession. These decisions reinforce the importance of verifying an agent’s current registration status before engaging their services for any Australian immigration matter.

FAQs : MARA Sanctioned Migration Agents

Who are the most recent MARA sanctioned migration agents?
Entel Dajsmaili (MARN 0641441), barred August 17, 2026, and Mandeep Kaur (MARN 1462851), barred August 5, 2026, both received five-year bars from registration following separate misconduct investigations.

What penalty did both MARA Sanctioned Migration Agents receive?
Both agents received the maximum standard penalty of a five-year bar from being registered as a migration agent in Australia.

What common violations did both agents commit?
Both were found to have failed to notify the Department that they had provided immigration assistance, and both were found to have engaged in dishonest or misleading conduct that damaged the reputation of the migration advice profession.

What is the Migration Agents Code of Conduct?
It is the set of professional and ethical standards all registered migration agents in Australia must follow, covering duties around honesty, transparency, compliance with migration law, and maintaining the profession’s reputation. The current version took effect March 1, 2022.

How can I check if a migration agent is currently registered?
Prospective clients should verify an agent’s registration status directly through the Migration Agents Registration Authority’s official register before engaging their services, particularly given the ongoing list of MARA sanctioned migration agents.

Source : OMARA

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