Migration Law: The Latest Issues and Challenges
Work through the most important issues you’ll face in migration law right now including an update on critical skills for TSS visas, guidance on character and public interest criteria, appealing visa cancellations and best practice ethics. Join a panel of expert practitioners with this half-day programme and gain valuable insights so that you’re ready for any matter and square away your ethics point for the year.
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD units including:
3 units in Substantive Law
1 unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
MIGRATION AGENTS ATTENDING LIVE ONLINE CAN EARN 2 CPD POINTS, INCLUDING 1 ETHICS POINT
MARA APPROVAL NUMBER SM501 & SM502
MIGRATION AGENTS ATTENDING ON DEMAND CAN EARN 2 CPD POINTS, INCLUDING 1 ETHICS POINT
MARA APPROVAL NUMBER DN307 & DN308
Chair: Roz Germov, Barrister, List A Barristers
9.00am to 9.05am: Opening Comments by the Chair
9.05am to 9.55am: Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visas: Critical Skills and Employment Update
- Critical skills the government is looking for
- Current target
- Occupation lists
- Changes to employment
Presented by Lillian Ajuria, Partner, Ajuria Lawyers; Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law
9.55am to 10.45am: Character and Public Interest Criteria PIC 4020
- PIC 4020
- Character provisions in section 501 of the Migration Act
- Legislative requirements and policy developments
- Case studies and practical insights
Presented by Arnela Tolic, Director, Direct Migration Experts and Oz Migration Services
10.45am to 10.55am: Morning Break
10.55am to 11.45am: Appealing and Challenging Visa Cancellations and Refusals
- Business nomination refusals
- Visa cancellations and refusals
- Preparing your client for an appeal
- Practical strategies on good representation
Presented by David Gu, Director, ProActive Legal; Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
11.45am to 1.15pm: Ensuring Ethical and Best Practice Management
- Dealing with complaints from OMARA
- Conflicts of interests
- Contracts of engagement
Presented by Alex Kaufman, Head of Migration, FCB Smart Visa