Migration Law: Critical Visa Changes and Updates
Issues covered include: Sponsored parent visa, partner visas, family sponsors, repeat visa applications,schedule 4020, business sponsorship applications, politics and migration law, litigation under the Migration Act
Description
Examine the most pressing migration law topics impacting you right now, including the latest changes to sponsored parent, partner and family sponsored visas. Don’t miss out on critical updates on business sponsorship applications and developments in TSS nominations and visas, the new skilled regional provision visa and how character issues are becoming increasingly important.
Attend and earn 4 CPD hours in Substantive Law
This seminar was recorded in NSW on 3 September 2019
MIGRATION AGENTS CAN EARN 2 CPD POINTS
MARA APPROVAL NUMBER SM427
Chair: Rola Hijwel, Principal Solicitor, Hijwel Migration Lawyers; Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law
9.00am to 9.05am Opening Comments by the Chair
9.05am to 9.55am: Important Changes to Sponsored Parent Visa 870, Partner Visas and Family Sponsored Visas
- Visas requiring family sponsorship as a key criterion
- The essential legal requirements and policy relating to the new sponsored parent visa, including sponsorship requirements
- Comparison of the new temporary sponsored parent visas to the existing parent and aged parent visa program
- Overview of the sponsorship requirements under the partner visa program
- Feedback since changes have come into effect
- Practical considerations and how they will affect your clients
Presented by Ladan Omidvar, Senior Solicitor, Playfair Visa and Migration Services
9.55am to 10.45am: Important topics – No Further Stay Conditions, Repeat Visa Applications and Schedule 4020
Presented by Peter Bollard, Senior Consultant, Lewis & Bollard; Best Lawyers, Immigration Law 2019; co-author, 9th Edition of the Immigration Kit, published by Immigration Advice and Rights Centre
10.45am to 11.00am Morning Tea
11.00am to 11.50am: Business Sponsorship Applications: Obligations, Compliance and Updates
- A guide to core eligibility criteria for Standard Business Sponsorship and Overseas Business Sponsorship
- Dealing with the accredited sponsorship requirements and benefits
- Understanding business sponsorship obligations and other compliance considerations
- The latest developments in TSS nominations and visas
Presented by Cherie Wright, Special Counsel, Fragomen; Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law
11.50am to 12.20pm: Understanding the Current Political Climate and the Impact on Migration Law
- Identifying what has changed since the Morrison government was brought back to power
- What will this mean for employers and businesses?
- Global Talent Scheme and the proposed 5000 places for innovation
- The push towards regional migration, under the microscope
Presented by Navpreet Kanwar, Senior Associate, Ajuria Lawyers
12.20pm to 1.10pm: Character Focus: A Guide to Litigation under Section 501 of Migration Act
- What the law says?
- Practical application that you need to know
- Essential strategies for dealing with notices
- AAT/Federal Court
Presented by Raymond Turner, Solicitor and Migration Agent, Turner Coulson Immigration Lawyers Pty Limited; Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law
1.10pm to 1.15pm Final Q&A and Closing Comments by the Chair
Venue
Cliftons Sydney
Level 3, 10 Spring Street
Sydney 2000
NSW
Australia
Directions
Nearby Public Transport:
Train Stations - Wynyard 400m OR Martin Place 500m
Bus Interchange - Clarence Street 450m
Ferry - Circular Quay 1.2km
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