• Start Date: 23 September 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 23 September 2026 - 14:00:00

• Presented by Marsha Bassily, Immigration Lawyer

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

This webinar provides a practical overview of partner visa applications, with particular emphasis on complex issues commonly encountered in practice. It examines eligibility requirements, Schedule 3 criteria for onshore applicants without substantive visas, family violence provisions, Regulation 1.20J de facto relationship requirements, and character issues affecting sponsors and applicants. Through practical case studies, participants will develop strategies for identifying issues, preparing evidence, and advising clients on challenging partner visa matters.

Lawyer Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the legislative framework governing partner visa applications, including key Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 requirements.

2. Assess when Schedule 3 applies, identify the relevant criteria, and advise clients on establishing compelling reasons for a waiver where appropriate.

3. Apply Regulation 1.20J to assess whether a de facto relationship satisfies the legislative requirements and identify appropriate supporting evidence.

4. Advise clients on the operation of the family violence provisions, including eligibility requirements, evidentiary pathways and practical considerations when preparing applications.

5. Identify and assess character issues affecting partner visa applications, including matters relating to both applicants and sponsors, and advise clients on the potential impact on visa outcomes.

6. Analyse complex partner visa scenarios through practical case studies and develop appropriate legal and strategic advice for clients.

7. Identify common pitfalls in partner visa applications and implement best practice approaches to preparing strong, decision-ready applications.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

About Marsha Bassily

Marsha is the Founder and Principal Immigration Lawyer at MB Lawyers. Her main interest is corporate immigration: assisting corporates and their staff, with their Australian visa requirements, compliance, and strategy.

Marsha was admitted to practice in Law in 2005 (NSW), after completing a B Arts/Law (The University of Sydney). She is a Notary Public  (2018 to present) (Legal Practitioners Admission Board) and a Barrister Solicitor to New Zealand High Court (2023 to present).

Marsha thoroughly support mentoring, and have had the privilege to a be a Senior Lawyer Mentor to young lawyers and migration professionals (NSW Law Society, DWL)

Marsha is a published author on the Immigration Review Journal (Lexis Nexis), and feature on CPD platforms such as Hearsay the Legal Podcast, Sidebar and the College of Law CPD.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 23 September 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 23 September 2026 - 15:30:00

Presented by Arnela Tolic and David Low

Summary

This one-hour webinar examines how Registered Migration Agents can use offshore administrative support while continuing to meet their personal obligations under the Code of Conduct. It clarifies the boundary between administrative work and immigration assistance and explores practical controls for delegation, supervision, quality assurance, confidentiality, client consent, document security, deadlines and file management. Practical scenarios demonstrate how to prevent role drift, manage compliance risks and maintain clear RMA accountability.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. distinguish administrative support from immigration assistance that must be provided by a registered migration agent;

2. apply the Code requirements concerning delegation, supervision, quality, accuracy and timeliness;

3. identify appropriate controls for confidentiality, client consent, system access, document security and record keeping;

4. develop clear task-allocation, review, escalation and deadline-management procedures for offshore team members; and

5. assess whether an offshore support arrangement provides sufficient evidence of reasonable supervision and RMA accountability.

Lawyer category - Practice management and business skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.2 - mandatory)

About Arnela Tolic

Arnela, is a dynamic and responsive Immigration Lawyer.

After relocating to Australia in 2001, her own migration journey inspired her to help other immigrants to make the move to Australia.

Arnela spent many weekends, mornings and late nights to perfect her migration skills and handles each client's matter, as she would her own.

"Her motto"- You are part of your clients Migration journey.

Her passion in immigration law continues outside of her work practice through mentoring offerings to her current RMA peers, to navigate through the complexities of immigration law.

Arnela has authored well over 60 new Immigration law CPD topics for Legal Training Australia for Continued Professional Development.

Her business acumen and attention to detail and provision of Strategic Immigration law advice is well regarded and sought after.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 24 September 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 24 September 2026 - 15:30:00

Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Ko Ko Aung

Summary

1. This practical workshop provides a step-by-step guide to preparing and lodging Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) applications, covering the full lifecycle of standard business sponsorship, nomination and visa application preparation. The session examines recent legislative reforms and policy updates affecting employer-sponsored migration and provides a structured framework for preparing compliant and decision-ready applications.

2. Participants will explore the operation of the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams, including sponsorship requirements, nomination criteria, occupation selection, labour market testing, salary thresholds, Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR), genuine position requirements and visa-stage obligations. The workshop also examines practical issues including English language requirements, mandatory skills assessments, changing employers, sponsorship compliance and permanent residence transition pathways.

3.  Using worked examples and practical case studies, attendees will develop strategies to prepare stronger applications, identify refusal risks and manage employer-sponsored matters from initial business assessment through to visa grant.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the structure and operation of the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) program and distinguish between the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams.

2. Apply sponsorship requirements and prepare compliant Standard Business Sponsorship applications for employer clients.

3. Assess nomination requirements including genuine position, occupation selection, ANZSCO alignment and employment arrangements.

4. Interpret labour market testing requirements, exemptions and international trade obligation considerations affecting nomination preparation.

5. Evaluate salary obligations including AMSR and income threshold requirements and prepare supporting evidence.

6. Apply visa-stage requirements including skills, qualifications, English language, work experience and health insurance obligations.

7. Identify common refusal risks and increased Departmental scrutiny themes affecting sponsorship, nomination and visa applications.

8. Develop compliant application workflows and document strategies to manage end-to-end SID matters efficiently.

9. Assess strategic issues affecting employer transitions and permanent residence pathways, including interactions with Subclass 186 and related reforms.

10. Prepare decision-ready Subclass 482 applications supported by practical examples and legislative analysis.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

About Ko Ko Aung

Ko Ko Aung is an award-winning immigration lawyer with extensive experience in migration law, encompassing skilled, family, humanitarian, and employer-sponsored visas. He is the recipient of the 2023 Law Council Lawyer of the Year Award, the 2023 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award in the Migration category, and the 2024 Humanitarian Lawyer of the Year Award by STARTTS and the Refugee Council of Australia. As a Special Counsel at Albert Arthur Lawyers, Ko Ko leads pro bono initiatives, collaborating with not-for-profit organizations to support refugees and displaced individuals. His passion for advocacy, coupled with his practical expertise, has made him a sought-after speaker and trainer in Australian migration law.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 28 September 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 28 September 2026 - 14:00:00

• Presented by Arnela Tolic, Immigration Lawyer

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

1. This intensive workshop provides a comprehensive and practical examination of Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) across Australia and their interaction with employer-sponsored visa pathways. The session explores how DAMAs operate as labour agreement frameworks to address regional workforce shortages while creating flexible sponsorship opportunities for employers.

2. Participants will examine the structure and operation of the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID), Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) and Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) pathways under DAMA arrangements. The workshop covers endorsement processes, labour agreements, labour market testing, occupation eligibility, available concessions, permanent residence pathways, and evidentiary requirements.

3. Using practical examples and state-by-state analysis, participants will learn to navigate occupation lists, employer eligibility, English, age and salary concessions, labour agreement requirements, and strategic workforce planning considerations to prepare compliant and commercially effective employer-sponsored applications.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the structure, purpose and operation of the DAMA framework and distinguish DAMAs from company-specific and industry labour agreements.

2. Assess employer eligibility and endorsement requirements across designated regions, including business viability, workforce need, labour market testing and compliance obligations.

3. Apply the legislative and policy requirements for preparing DAMA endorsement requests, labour agreement applications, nominations and associated visa applications.

4. Evaluate occupation eligibility and identify the concessions available under different DAMAs, including age, English language, salary, work experience and permanent residence concessions.

5. Advise employers on the interaction between DAMAs and the Subclass 482 (SID), Subclass 494 (SESR) and Subclass 186 (ENS) visa pathways.

6. Compare the key features of DAMAs operating across Australian states and territories and recommend the most appropriate pathway based on an employer's workforce needs.

7. Develop practical strategies for preparing compliant, commercially realistic and decision-ready DAMA applications while ensuring ongoing compliance with sponsorship and labour agreement obligations.

8. Advise employers on long-term workforce planning and permanent residence pathways available through DAMA arrangements.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

About Arnela Tolic

Arnela, is a dynamic and responsive Immigration Lawyer.

After relocating to Australia in 2001, her own migration journey inspired her to help other immigrants to make the move to Australia.

Arnela spent many weekends, mornings and late nights to perfect her migration skills and handles each client's matter, as she would her own.

"Her motto"- You are part of your clients Migration journey.

Her passion in immigration law continues outside of her work practice through mentoring offerings to her current RMA peers, to navigate through the complexities of immigration law.

Arnela has authored well over 60 new Immigration law CPD topics for Legal Training Australia for Continued Professional Development.

Her business acumen and attention to detail and provision of Strategic Immigration law advice is well regarded and sought after.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 28 September 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 28 September 2026 - 15:30:00

Presented by Owen Harris, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

1. Section 48 of the Migration Act 1958 is one of the most commonly misunderstood provisions in migration practice and can significantly restrict a client’s ability to lodge further visa applications while remaining in Australia. Understanding when the s48 bar applies, when it does not apply, and what alternative pathways remain available is critical to providing lawful and strategic migration advice.

2. This webinar provides a practical examination of the operation of the s48 bar, including its legislative framework, common trigger events, cancellation and refusal scenarios, and the interaction between Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 requirements. Participants will explore practical strategies for assessing eligibility, preserving lawful status and identifying viable visa pathways for affected clients.

3. The session examines available onshore visa options for s48 barred applicants, recent legislative developments, review rights, bridging visa considerations and professional obligations under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct when advising on applications with limited prospects of success.

4. Participants will strengthen their ability to diagnose complex refusal and cancellation scenarios, develop practical case strategies and provide compliant advice in high-risk matters involving restricted visa pathways.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. Explain the operation and effect of section 48 of the Migration Act 1958 and identify circumstances that trigger the s48 bar.

2. Distinguish between substantive and non-substantive visas and assess how visa status affects future application options.

3. Determine when a visa refusal, cancellation or invalid application does or does not activate the s48 bar.

4. Assess the interaction between Schedule 1 validity requirements and Schedule 2 grant criteria when advising s48 affected clients.

5. Identify visa subclasses that remain available to s48 barred applicants and evaluate their suitability.

6. Develop structured approaches for advising clients following visa refusals and cancellations.

7. Assess review rights, bridging visa strategies and lawful status management following adverse decisions.

8. Apply practical case management techniques to establish timelines, identify aggravating and mitigating circumstances and preserve future visa pathways.

9. Recognise professional obligations under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct when advising on low-prospect or potentially vexatious applications.

10. Develop strategic and compliant advice pathways for clients impacted by section 48 restrictions.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

About Owen Harris

Owen is a former Registered Migration Agent (0851294) and has been providing immigration advice for 15 years. He served on the Ministerial panel advising Assistant Minister Jason Wood.

He is a regular contributor the various online forums, helping many people with his expertise and insights. Prior to becoming a lawyer Owen had 25 years’ experience in IT.

As a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Canberra, he taught most areas of law (except migration) to postgraduate law students for over a decade.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 29 September 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 29 September 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston,  Accredited Immigration Law Specialist

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

1. Ethics and professional responsibility are fundamental to competent and trusted practice as a Registered Migration Agent or Lawyer. They provide the framework for making professional decisions that are lawful, fair, transparent and in the best interests of clients while preserving confidence in the migration advice profession and broader legal system.

2. This webinar explores the ethical obligations and professional standards that govern practice, including the Migration Agents Code of Conduct, relevant legislative obligations, duties owed to clients, and broader professional responsibilities. Participants will examine practical issues including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, truthfulness in dealings with clients and government, competence, professional judgment, practice management, and emerging ethical challenges such as the use of artificial intelligence.

3. Through legislative examples, case studies and real-world scenarios, participants will develop a structured approach to ethical decision-making and learn how to identify and respond appropriately to professional risks and dilemmas encountered in migration practice.

4. This session reinforces that ethical practice is not simply compliance with rules. It is the exercise of professional judgment, integrity and accountability in every interaction with clients, regulators, colleagues and the community.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the role of ethics and professional responsibility in migration practice and legal services.

2. Interpret and apply key obligations under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct and relevant legislative frameworks.

3. Identify actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest and implement appropriate management strategies.

4. Apply ethical decision-making methodologies to workplace and client scenarios.

5. Recognise duties relating to honesty, integrity, confidentiality, competence and professional independence.

6. Identify conduct that may amount to professional misconduct, unsatisfactory professional conduct or regulatory non-compliance.

7. Evaluate ethical risks associated with communication practices, client management and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

8. Respond appropriately to situations involving misleading information, client pressure, confidentiality concerns and competing obligations.

9. Understand the disciplinary and regulatory powers relevant to migration practice and the consequences of non-compliance.

10. Demonstrate professional behaviours that support public confidence in the migration advice profession.

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

About Christopher Levingston

Christopher Levingston is a Solicitor who has now been in practice for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society of NSW and has held that appointment for over 25 years.

He has been lecturing to both RMAs and Solicitors for about 30 years in the field of Immigration Law and has an outstanding record of effective communication and the transmission of complex ideas. He brings  to the profession  unprecedented  knowledge and expertise to this complex and ever changing field of law. He is regularly interviewed by the media and notwithstanding a busy practice and lecturing commitments his motto of “Any Question, Any time” encourages fellow practitioners to approach him for advice and assistance on a regular basis.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 29 September 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 29 September 2026 - 14:30:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer

By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the purpose and legal function of Client Service Agreements under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct.

2. Identify the mandatory elements required for a compliant Service Agreement and recognise common drafting deficiencies.

3. Distinguish between a Client Service Agreement, Form 956 and other engagement documents.

4. Apply Code requirements relating to consumer guides, scope of work, fees, disbursements and client communication obligations.

5. Draft financial provisions relating to fees, disbursements, refunds, payment terms and variations in accordance with the Code.

6. Assess when immigration assistance may commence and identify the requirements for a Service Agreement to be valid and in force.

7. Develop compliant termination, file management and record-keeping provisions.

8. Understand how Service Agreements support conflict management, expectation setting and complaint prevention.

9. Apply practical strategies to manage compliance risks, protect professional boundaries and strengthen client relationships.

10. Develop and maintain Client Service Agreement templates that support both Code compliance and commercially effective migration practice.

About Christopher Levingston

Christopher Levingston is a Solicitor who has now been in practice for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society of NSW and has held that appointment for over 25 years.

He has been lecturing to both RMAs and Solicitors for about 30 years in the field of Immigration Law and has an outstanding record of effective communication and the transmission of complex ideas. He brings  to the profession  unprecedented  knowledge and expertise to this complex and ever changing field of law. He is regularly interviewed by the media and notwithstanding a busy practice and lecturing commitments his motto of “Any Question, Any time” encourages fellow practitioners to approach him for advice and assistance on a regular basis.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 30 September 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 30 September 2026 - 14:00:00

• Presented by Arnela Tolic, Immigration Lawyer

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

1. This practical workshop examines how to prepare and defend genuine position descriptions for Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) and Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) nominations in an environment of increasing Departmental scrutiny.

2. Participants will explore the legislative and policy framework governing genuineness of position requirements, including the relationship between occupation selection, ANZSCO alignment, business need, labour market testing and Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) obligations. The session focuses on how decision-makers assess whether a nominated role is commercially credible, operationally necessary and consistent with the size, structure and activities of the sponsoring business.

3. Using practical examples, refusal trends, case studies and drafting frameworks, attendees will learn how to prepare stronger position descriptions and genuine position statements that align business evidence, salary, organisational structure and operational need to improve nomination outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the legislative and policy requirements governing genuine position assessments for Subclass 482 and Subclass 186 nominations.

2. Distinguish between genuine position requirements, labour market testing obligations and Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) evidence requirements.

3. Assess whether a nominated occupation aligns with ANZSCO requirements, business operations and organisational structure.

4. Prepare evidence-based genuine position statements that justify why the role exists, why it is required now and why it cannot reasonably be absorbed by existing staff.

5. Identify common refusal themes and Departmental risk indicators, including inflated roles, inconsistent salary levels and weak business justification.

6. Evaluate business structure, turnover, staffing and financial capacity when assessing whether a nominated position is commercially credible.

7. Develop stronger position descriptions and supporting documentation that align duties, salary, reporting lines and operational need.

8. Apply practical drafting techniques and case-based analysis to strengthen nomination outcomes and reduce refusal risk.

9. Recognise professional and ethical obligations when advising on borderline or non-genuine sponsorship cases.

10. Prepare decision-maker-ready nomination submissions supported by consistent and persuasive evidence.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

About Arnela Tolic

Arnela, is a dynamic and responsive Immigration Lawyer.

After relocating to Australia in 2001, her own migration journey inspired her to help other immigrants to make the move to Australia.

Arnela spent many weekends, mornings and late nights to perfect her migration skills and handles each client's matter, as she would her own.

"Her motto"- You are part of your clients Migration journey.

Her passion in immigration law continues outside of her work practice through mentoring offerings to her current RMA peers, to navigate through the complexities of immigration law.

Arnela has authored well over 60 new Immigration law CPD topics for Legal Training Australia for Continued Professional Development.

Her business acumen and attention to detail and provision of Strategic Immigration law advice is well regarded and sought after.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 1 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 1 October 2026 - 14:30:00

Presented by RMA, Thilinika Wijesinghe

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa is a points-tested permanent residency visa that allows skilled workers to live and work anywhere in Australia without employer sponsorship, state nomination, or family sponsorship. It is one of Australia's most competitive skilled migration pathways.

Learning Outcome:

• What is SkillSelect ?

• GSM Visas overview and operation under SkillSelect

• Migration Planning Levels and their impact on SkillSelect – invitation rounds and announcements

• The 3 Stages of SkillSelect

• Revised Points System – GSM – Schedule 6D

• Subclass 189 time of application and time of decision criteria, legislation and policy

• Health and Character requirements

• Pitfalls to avoid

• Insights and stats

About Thilinika Wijesinghe

Thilinika Wijesinghe is an RMA based in Melbourne. Thilinika has 20+ years of experience in International Recruitment in the higher education sector and 12 years of experience in Australian Migration. Thilinika is the owner and Registered Migration Agent of Reliance International Migration Services.

Over the years, Thilinka has assisted many onshore and offshore applicants to call Australia home. Thilinika has assisted with a wide range of visas, from Family Visas, General Skilled Migration, and Employment Sponsored Visas to name a few.

Some of the visa categories Thilinika has lodged apart from permanent visas are visitor, student, Temporary Work visas (Entertainment, Sporting activities, religious stream etc)

Thilinka is passionate about sharing her expertise and being a CPD presenter.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 7 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 7 October 2026 - 14:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston,  Accredited Immigration Law Specialist

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 8 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 8 October 2026 - 14:00:00

Presented by RMA, Thilinika Wijesinghe

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

About Thilinika Wijesinghe

Thilinika Wijesinghe is an RMA based in Melbourne. Thilinika has 20+ years of experience in International Recruitment in the higher education sector and 12 years of experience in Australian Migration. Thilinika is the owner and Registered Migration Agent of Reliance International Migration Services.

Over the years, Thilinka has assisted many onshore and offshore applicants to call Australia home. Thilinika has assisted with a wide range of visas, from Family Visas, General Skilled Migration, and Employment Sponsored Visas to name a few.

Some of the visa categories Thilinika has lodged apart from permanent visas are visitor, student, Temporary Work visas (Entertainment, Sporting activities, religious stream etc)

Thilinka is passionate about sharing her expertise and being a CPD presenter.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 13 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 13 October 2026 - 14:00:00

• Presented by Svetlana Gunaratne, Senior Registered Migration Agent

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

This practical two-hour webinar provides a step-by-step review of Subclass 500 Student visa applications, from Schedule 1 validity requirements and visa application charges through to the primary and secondary criteria for grant. It covers onshore application restrictions, enrolment evidence, family members and subsequent entrants, the Genuine Student criterion, English-language and financial-capacity requirements, OSHC, offshore processing priorities and application timing. Worked examples will demonstrate how to calculate visa charges and financial-capacity requirements and identify common application risks.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. identify the Schedule 1 requirements for a valid Subclass 500 application, including onshore application restrictions;

2. Calculate the applicable visa application charges, including additional applicant and subsequent temporary application charges;

3. advise primary applicants, family members and subsequent entrants on the relevant eligibility requirements;

4. apply the Genuine Student factors and identify appropriate supporting evidence;

5. determine the applicable English-language, financial-capacity and OSHC requirements and advise on lodgement timing and offshore processing priorities.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

About Svetlana Gunaratne

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 15 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 15 October 2026 - 16:30:00

Presented by RMA, Thilinika Wijesinghe

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

About Thilinika Wijesinghe

Thilinika Wijesinghe is an RMA based in Melbourne. Thilinika has 20+ years of experience in International Recruitment in the higher education sector and 12 years of experience in Australian Migration. Thilinika is the owner and Registered Migration Agent of Reliance International Migration Services.

Over the years, Thilinka has assisted many onshore and offshore applicants to call Australia home. Thilinika has assisted with a wide range of visas, from Family Visas, General Skilled Migration, and Employment Sponsored Visas to name a few.

Some of the visa categories Thilinika has lodged apart from permanent visas are visitor, student, Temporary Work visas (Entertainment, Sporting activities, religious stream etc)

Thilinka is passionate about sharing her expertise and being a CPD presenter.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 19 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 19 October 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer and Miklos Ramos, Senior RMA

Summary

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

Practice management and business skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.2 - mandatory)

About Christopher Levingston

Christopher Levingston is a Solicitor who has now been in practice for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society of NSW and has held that appointment for over 25 years.

He has been lecturing to both RMAs and Solicitors for about 30 years in the field of Immigration Law and has an outstanding record of effective communication and the transmission of complex ideas. He brings  to the profession  unprecedented  knowledge and expertise to this complex and ever changing field of law. He is regularly interviewed by the media and notwithstanding a busy practice and lecturing commitments his motto of “Any Question, Any time” encourages fellow practitioners to approach him for advice and assistance on a regular basis.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 27 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 27 October 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Senior RMA, Dr Nathan Willis

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary:

Learning Outcomes:

About Dr Nathan Willis

Nathan is Senior Migration Consultant at Visa Assist Australia. He completed the Juris Doctor (Law) degree at the University of Southern Queensland and was awarded the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Nathan further completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the Australian National University. He has been published in numerous academic journals and holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. He has experience including in Child, Orphan Relative, Humanitarian, Protection, Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored visas. In addition, he has represented numerous clients successfully before the Administrative Review Tribunal and has extensive experience with complex migration matters. He is a current Teaching Fellow at Bond University.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)