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Credentials

Thayhorn Yim: Principal of Yim Migration Service

With over 30 years of experience in public services, community, and private sectors, Thayhorn Yim specializes in family migration, particularly for clients from Asian backgrounds. He has successfully represented clients at tribunals, the Immigration Department, and various embassies, consistently achieving the best outcomes and securing visas.

Professional Background

Thayhorn served the Australian Government as a ‘Specialist Migrant Officer’ for 10 years, holding a senior position in the Commonwealth Public Services such as Commonwealth Employment Service (CES), Department of Employment, Education and Training (DEET), Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DEETYA), Commonwealth Service Delivery Agency (CSDA), Department of Social Security (DSS), Centrelink. Additionally, he worked as a Field Coordinator for the UNHCR Resettlement section.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) for over 30 years.

  • Vice President/Committee Member of MIA Vic/Tas (2019-2023).

  • Vice President/Committee Member of the school council for four years.

Community Involvement

  • Volunteered with Refugee Legal (formerly Refugee, Immigration and Legal Centre) for over 15 years.

  • Active member of the Cambodian Buddhist Monk Council of Australia and New Zealand Inc. for over 25 years.

  • Involved in various community action groups.

Awards and Recognition

  • Victoria’s Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs: Medal Award - Presented by the Governor of Victoria.

  • Victoria’s Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs: Certificate Award - Presented by the Premier of Victoria.

  • MIA Award for 25 Years of Continuous Membership - Recognizing his founding membership in MIA.

  • Centrelink National Award for Excellence in Multicultural Youth Services - For exceptional service to Centrelink’s youth clients from non-English speaking backgrounds.

  • Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES): Humanitarian Award - For assisting refugees to settle in Australia.

  • Yim's Khmer Service Award - For his work in social welfare and settlement services for Khmer communities.

Published Works and Media Appearances

Thayhorn has written numerous newspaper articles and has been interviewed on various immigration topics. He has received multiple awards, including:

  • Dandenong Star Journal: Immediate Family Members Visa Concession.

  • Refugee Work: Honouring Multicultural Refugees and Migrants.

  • King's Award: Recognizing contributions to the Modern Khmer Buddhist Park in Cambodia.

  • SBS Radio Interviews: Covering topics like sponsoring religious workers and changes in visa and immigration laws.

Advocacy and Expertise

Thayhorn is known for his excellent understanding of clients’ needs and his strong advocacy. His dedication and expertise make him a trusted and experienced Registered Migration Agent (RMA). He continues to provide invaluable immigration assistance, ensuring that clients receive accurate and reliable advice.

Beware of Unlawful Operators

Only registered migration agents/lawyers can legally provide immigration assistance in Australia. Always check the Register of Migration Agents (RMA), held by the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) or law institute for lawyers, to ensure you are using a lawful operator. Unlawful operators may falsely claim to be registered agents, so it is crucial to verify their credentials.

For more information, visit the MARA website or law institute of your state/territory.

Victoria’s Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs: Medal Award

Presented by the Governor of Victoria. This Meritorious Services Medal Award is in recognition of his multicultural community work.

Victoria’s Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs: Certificate Award

Presented by the Premier of Victoria.

MIA Award for 25 Years of Continuous Membership

This award is in recognition of his 25 years of founding membership of the MIA.

Centrelink National Award for Excellence in Multicultural Youth Services

This award is in recognition of his excellent services to Centrelink’s youth clients from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES): Humanitarian Award

This is in recognition of his work for assisting refugees to settle in Australia.

Yim's Khmer Service Award

This is in recognition for his work in the field of social welfare and settlement service for Khmer communities.

Newspapers Articles

Dandenong Star Journal: Immediate Family Members Visa Concession During Covid-19

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Refugee Work with Multicultural Refugees and Migrants Honoured

Dandenong Star Journal Community Voice Publication: Finding a Difficult Path

Yim’s article published in the local newspaper about the difficulties of applying for a visa application especially without seeking immigration Assistance from immigration advisor.

King's Award

Newspapers Article: Award Fit For a King

This award is in recognition of Mr Yim's contribution to the completion of Modern Khmer Buddhist Park in Cambodia:

Newspaper Article: Award Fit For a King

Newspapers Article: Work with migrants honoured

Newspapers Article: Yim's Advice for stricken Afghans

Newspapers Article: Yim's On Appeal, 'Don't Take my Dad'

Yim Interviewing By SBS Radio: Sponsoring Religious Workers

Thay Horn Yim Interviewing By Meng Heang Tak of SBS: Only Registered Migration Agent Can provide Immigration Assistance

Interview with SBS Khmer: Changes in Visa and Immigration Laws in Australia from July 2021

Newspaper Article, Yim's Appeal at Tribunal Win: 'Family's Deportation Win'

Newspaper Article, Yim's Comments On: "Honey Trap Scam" 

Newspaper Article, Yim's "Advice for stricken Afghans" 

Newspaper Article:  Yim Comments On "Visa Reprieve but wait continues" 

Mr Yim's Journey within the Community: Networking with Multicultural Community 

Newspaper Article, Yim Comments On: "Ukraine Visa Advice" 

Newspaper Article, Yim Comments On: "Bold 'Hero' Finds Refuge"

Mr Yim interviewing by M​r Tak on topic: Who Are Qualified to provide Immigration Assistance. 

It is important to know that there are many unlawful operators pretending to be registered migration agents. These people could be in your own communities, president of association, committee members, workers, or friends.

“Only registered migration agents can legally give immigration assistance in Australia. To do this, they must be listed on the Register of Migration Agents, held by the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority.

Immigration assistance (under section 276 of the Migration Act 1958) is when a person uses or claims to use knowledge of, or experience in migration procedure to assist with visa applications or other visa matters by:

• preparing, or helping to prepare, a visa application or other document

• advising about a visa application or visa matter

• preparing for proceedings before a court or review authority in relation to a visa application or visa matter

• representing in proceedings before a court or review authority in relation to a visa application or visa matter.

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Be careful of unlawful operators pretending to be registered migration agents. Always check this website to make sure you are using a registered migration agent.” According to MARA website.

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