Migration Agents Capstone Assessment

The Migration Agents Capstone Assessment is an independent competency-based assessment that tests a candidate's skills and knowledge to meet the Occupational Competency Standards (OCS) for Australian Registered Migration Agents. All aspects of the assessment must be passed at the minimum threshold to register as a Migration Agent with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). Registered Migration Agents are then able to provide immigration assistance in Australia.

Capstone Assessments allow candidates to synthesize their learning into a few assessments which are holistically assessed. In short, the Migration Agents Capstone Assessment is assessing a candidate's ability to operate as a Registered Migration Agent in Australia. The assessment will assess all the Occupational Competency Standards to ensure a candidate's competence in operating as a Registered Migration Agent.

Legal Training Australia (LTA) is the sole provider of the Australian Migration Agents Capstone Assessment and will provide regular intake opportunities for candidates to participate in the Capstone Assessment.

Capstone Assessment Information Guide

For detailed information on the Capstone Assessment including information on all assessment dates within each intake period please read the Capstone Information Guide.

Capstone Intake Key Dates

1 October 2024 (last date to enrol - 26 September 2024)
6 February 2025 (last date to enrol - 3 February 2025)

Assessment Cost

The fee for the Capstone Assessment is $2156.00 (inclusive of GST). This fee includes:

Access to the online assessment platform (Canvas)
An attempt at the written examination
An attempt at the oral examination
Supporting resources
Access to LEGENDcom for the duration of your enrolment

These fees can be paid by credit card once your application is approved to enrol. Further information on fees, refunds and transfers can be found in the Capstone Procedures & Policies Manual.

Sample Capstone Assessment

A Sample Capstone Assessment is available for Capstone candidates. It is recommended that candidates practice the Sample Capstone Assessment (Practice Exam) in order to prepare for the actual Capstone Assessment.

Capstone Result Data

	Written 1		Written 2		Oral		Capstone
Intake	Enrolled	Passed	Enrolled	Passed	Enrolled	Passed	Enrolled*	Passed**	Passed%***
Jul 2021	202	62%	199	56%	198	89%	202	84	42%
Oct 2021	232	63%	249	63%	186	81%	278	133	48%
Feb 2022	156	66%	169	62%	122	69%	212	113	53%
Apr 2022	89	33%	89	17%	73	67%	128	27	21%
Jul 2022	126	44%	140	32%	83	65%	167	43	26%
Oct 2022	167	75%	186	38%	134	63%	217	84	39%
Feb 2023	93	52%	155	44%	107	79%	163	66	40%
Apr 2023	118	69%	146	65%	90	74%	163	90	55%
Jul 2023	128	75%	152	51%	124	81%	169	74	44%
Oct 2023	174	78%	216	69%	169	80%	237	144	61%
Feb 2024	226	86%	254	48%	223	78%	273	117	43%

*The number of candidates who attempted at least one of the three Capstone exams in the intake.

**The number of individuals who passed the Capstone assessment as a result of passing at least one of the three Capstone components in that intake.

***The percentage of all individuals who passed the Capstone assessment as a result of passing at least one of the three Capstone components in that intake.

Further Capstone information (mara.gov.au)

How To Apply

To participate, you will need to apply to enrol in the Migration Agents Capstone Assessment after you have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice. Candidates who completed the Graduate Certificate course before 1 January 2018 are also eligible to enrol. If you do not hold these qualifications but believe you are eligible to apply you should contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

You will be required to upload certified photo identification, along with evidence of citizenship, permanent residence, or New Zealand subclass 444 visa-holder status. Please have certified copies of your migration qualifications to upload during the application. You will be required to take a current photo of yourself during the application process so please ensure you commence the application on a computer, tablet or mobile device with a front facing camera.

Before you commence your application, please read the Capstone Information Guide to ensure you understand the process of the Capstone Assessment, your rights and responsibilities and LTA's policies. In addition, a list of frequently asked questions has been provided for your reference.

We will assess your application and shall contact you shortly to discuss your enrolment and eligibility before the next intake.

Good luck and we look forward to welcoming you in the Migration Agents Capstone Assessment.

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