Document Type: MP4

Date: 27th Jan 2020

Duration: 1 hr 38 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This interactive CPD Session will focus on Bridging Visas including time of application and lodgement criteria. Case studies and practical implications of holding a particular Bridging Visa. Bridging Visas A to R will be covered. As part of the learning outcomes and agent will gain knowledge and understanding between the different types of Bridging Visas including legal implications associated with holding a specific type of Bridging Visa.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 29th Jun 2020

Duration: 2 hr 16 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by James Hall

This revised 188 CPD Session will focus on Business Innovation visa steams including the Significant Investor Stream. Policy, Legislative Criteria as well as process of making a 188 application will be covered during the webinar. As part of learning outcomes an agent will learn the workings of different streams associated with subclass 188 visas as well as strategies to progress a client to permanent residence. State by State Nomination criteria will also be covered.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 27th Feb 2019

Duration: 1 hr 46 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

A Business Talent visa allows an applicant to establish a new or develop an existing business in Australia. The Business Talent Visa has two streams which will be covered in the webinar:

Stream One - Significant Business History: for high-calibre business owners who want to do business in Australia

Stream Two - Venture Capital Entrepreneur: for people who have sourced venture capital funding from a member of the Australian Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).

This session will also include a guest speaker Ben Jolly, Operations Manager from Infinity 8 Group. Ben will discuss the following in relation to 132 visa:

- I8G 132 Client qualification checklist
- How can my client make safe investment into Australia?
- Property Development vs Business or Venture Capital options
- How to invest in Property and get a visa.
- I8G working with client and migration agent in successful sponsorship
- Business plan and gaining State Sponsorship. (As per 132 training received in Ross's presentation)
- Money Back Guarantee
- Why recommend WA and partner with I8G?
- State comparison.
- I8Gg Experience.
- Age and Employment Exemptions in practice
- Over age waiver
- Employment exemption
- Timelines / Workflow
- State Nomination
- Financial timelines

Document Type: MP4

Date: 18th Jan 2019

Duration: 57 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a flexible way for states, territories and/or regions to deal with their individual economic and labour conditions through a labour agreement-based framework.

Under a DAMA, employers in designated areas who have skills and labour shortages can sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 15th Feb 2019

Duration: 57 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This CPD Session will focus on Employer Nomination via ENS and RSMS

Nomination categories
Self-sponsorship and Nomination of related or connected
Licensing and registration
Terms and conditions of employment
Market salary rate
Enterprise agreements
Criteria for Temporary Residence Transition stream
Criteria for Direct Entry stream
Mandatory registrations, licensing or similar
Age Exemptions
TY-444 or UP-461 visa holders
Public Interest Criteria - Health and Character
PIC 4020

Document Type: MP4

Date: 19th Jan 2019

Duration: 1 hr 40 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This session will focus on the newly introduced Global Talent Visa Scheme including how to make and application under the GTS programme as well as eligibility requirements.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 15th Jun 2020

Duration: 1 hr 23 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai and Vincent Blokker

This seminar will cover the following:

• IELTS Indicator
• IELTS recognition, security, and availability in the migration space
• IELTS Referral Partner program
• Q & A session

This special IELTS information session for RMAs will cover three key areas.

First, we’ll provide insight into the IELTS test and deepen your understanding of the test. We will also update you on the IELTS services available to you. Additionally, we’ll shine some light on IELTS tools Universities and the Department of Home Affairs uses to select genuine applicants.

Second, we’ll explain IELTS Indicator, the new online test that has been launched in places where testing has been suspected as a result of Covid-19. This way, you will be in a good position if you receive questions from clients about this new test.

Third, and as the final part of this online session, we will tell you about the IELTS Referral Program that was designed to assist RMAs.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 24th Jan 2019

Duration: 1 hr 55 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This session will focus on Labour Agreements including making an application for a labour agreement, legislative requirements, document checklist, industry as well as company specific labour agreements.

The session will also cover Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAS) with a presentation by RDA Orana in NSW. It will cover other DAMAs currently being negotiated across Australia. It will also cover the NT DAMA.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 20th Feb 2019

Duration: 59 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This session will provide an update on MI, explain the process and provide real case examples of MI.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 3rd Mar 2021

Duration: 2 hr 3 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by James Hall

Expand your practice and offer NZ skilled migration to your clients. Due to the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (TTMRA), an Australian registered migration agent can apply to become a NZ licensed immigration adviser. NZ has a wide range of work visas including employer supported, family related, and specific pathways to residence. We will explain the options available and look at how they compare to the Australian work visas.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 1st Mar 2021

Duration: 2 hr 13 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by James Hall

Expand your practice and offer NZ migration to your clients. Due to the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (TTMRA), an Australian registered migration agent can apply to become a NZ licensed immigration adviser. Learn the immigration system in NZ, including the relevant legislation, policy and processes, in relation the Australian migration system.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 19th Jun 2020

Duration: 1 hr 2 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Peter Bollard

This session will focus on legislative criteria for making an onshore as well as off-shore partner visa application. In addition recent decisions by the AAT will be covered.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 22nd Jan 2019

Duration: 58 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

Professional Indemnity Insurance is paramount for any migration agent's practice. This session will cover the PI requirements as well as offer practical scenarios for utilising PI.

Document Type: PDF

Professional Migration Agent e-Book

This e-book is primarily aimed at Registered Migration Agents (RMA). As an RMA you are subject to the Migration Act 1958. Yet day-to-day practice as an RMA is a multi-faceted dynamic affair. So this e-book is designed as a compendium to support you in achieving enhanced daily work practices. As such, it is distinct from other ethics or compliance focused material you may have read. You are invited to use this e-book as a helpful starting point to build a stronger performing and better integrated migration practice. Enjoy gaining and implementing practical information sourced directly from experienced successful migration experts. Welcome to the community of advanced Australian RMAs.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 29th Aug 2019

Duration: 1 hr 39 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This session will cover new Provisional Visas Subclass 491, 494 and 191. The session will focus on newly released regulations, transition to permanent residence, impact on existing 489 visa holders followed by Q&A. Learning outcomes of this webinar include; understanding the new provisional visa framework, understanding of regulations, making a valid application and providing strategic advice to clients

Document Type: MP4

Date: 13th Feb 2019

Duration: 59 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This session will provide agents will real examples of issues including strategies to deal with clients impacted by PIC 4020.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 30th Sep 2019

Duration: 1 hr 34 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This seminar will focus on recent developments in the Skill Select process including preparation of a skills select application, receiving invitations to apply for a General Skilled visa,  maximising your points, and chances of successfully gaining a visa for your client.

Guest Speaker: Marney Richardson

Senior Project Officer, Business & Skilled Migration Queensland

Trade & Investment Queensland

Immigration SA will also present on:

• DAMA overview (5 mins) this will be a light touch update and overview of the endorsement process

• Supporting Innovation in SA (SISA) (5 mins) update
• Business migration (5 mins) update
• Immigration SA Support services (5 mins) aligned the GSM retention and commitment to SA

Document Type: MP4

Date: 24th Oct 2019

Duration: 2 hr 43 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This new super intensive workshop is designed to cover all aspects of regional migration from temporary to permanent visas. As part of the workshop subclass 489, 491, 494, 191, 887 and 187 will be discussed). This will also include legislative criteria and ways to strategies for your client to move for TR to PR.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 22nd Jun 2020

Duration: 1 hr 6 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Professor Owen Harris

With the announcement of the deregulation (Dereg) bill many RMAs and Practitioners are wondering what happens next. Professor Owen HARRIS will start at the beginning defining the key occupations in this process and what happens next based on your occupation and current business structure. Professor HARRIS will present the Bill in terms that make practical sense to your day to day work.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 21st Feb 2019

Duration: 57 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This session will focus on health and character provisions associated with grant of an Australian visa as well as cancellation provisions.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 26th Feb 2020

Duration: 58 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Chris Levingston, Accredited Immigration Law Specialist, Lawyer/RMA

A compelling investigation of the plain meaning of words.

820.211 vs 1.20J

Does the word "compelling" have a contextual meaning?

Waensila vs Babicci

Document Type: MP4

Date: 21st Aug 2019

Duration: 55 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This CPD will cover legal criteria for grant of a student visa subclass 500 as well as cancellation provisions giving you in depth analysis and practical case studies.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 3rd Jun 2020

Duration: 2 hr 5 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Jacob Wyllie

What’s the difference between engagement on a 400 visa and “business visitor activities” on a 600 visa?

In this session we examine what activities are and are not appropriate on both the 400 and 600 visa, and work through differences and similarities using relevant examples.

Agents should come away from this session with a better understanding and ability to advise clients regarding these common visa types.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 6th May 2020

Duration: 2 hrs 0 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Arnela Tonic

This webinar will cover the following:

• Subclass 485 – Graduate Work Stream
• Subclass 485 – Post Study Work Stream
• Skills Assessments
• Role of AAT
• Case studies
• FAQ
• Statistics

 

 

Document Type: MP4

Date: 11th Sep 2019

Duration: 55 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This webinar will cover the new subclass 870 Sponsored Temporary visa framework including: sponsorship requirements; health and character provisions and other related policy matters.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 16th Oct 2019

Duration: 58 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

Distinguished talent is visa is designed for highly skilled and recognised Individuals to migrate to Australia permanently. This webinar will discuss legislative and policy interpretation, provide practical examples of when this visa is appropriate as well as in depth look into recent case studies.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 4th Jun 2020

Duration: 2 hr 6 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Jacob Wyllie

The advanced TSS workshop will focus on strategic approaches to LMT, GTE, Skills, Health as well as character issues. In addition, the following will also be covered:

1. Business Sponsorship Application • Criteria for approval as a Standard Business Sponsor (whether overseas or Australian Business) • Application for approval as a Sponsor • Terms of Approval of a Standard Business Sponsor • Length of Sponsorship • 482 Accreditation Scheme • Policy Interpretation of Regulations • Forms and Lodgement • Sponsorship Obligations • Sanctions for Breach of Sponsorship Obligations

2. Nomination Application for TSS- Subclass 482 Nomination • Criteria for approval of nomination • Gazetted list of Occupation and ANZSCO • Terms of Employment and Market Rates Requirement • Annual Market Salary Rate • LMT • Validity period of Nomination Approval • Policy Interpretation • Forms and lodgement 3 TSS - Subclass 482 Visa • Schedule 1 Requirements • Schedule 2 Time of Application Requirements - Primary Applicant • Schedule 2 Time of Decision Requirements - Primary Applicant • Skills Assessments • Policy Interpretation • MFU Requirements • Mandatory Conditions; SAF etc.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 27th Apr 2020

Duration: 54 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

The purpose of the Webinar is to cover lodgement requirements, provide practical examples on how to prepare and lodge a Skills Assessment application with TRA. This CPD will specifically focus on the updated version of TRA online lodgement process. Having skills assessed is a requirement for skilled migration to Australia under points tested, employer sponsored, graduate migrant and temporary graduate visas.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 31st Jan 2019

Duration: 1 hr 55 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This session will focus on Subclass 407 Training Visas. Topics covered will include sponsorship, nomination as well as visa requirements, document checklists and policy interpretation to assist agents in filing a successful 407 visa application.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 1st Jul 2020

Duration: 2 hr 3 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Arnela Tolic

This interactive webinar will give agents an overview of the "Cancellation powers" and issues affecting unlawful non-citizens that may arise as a consequence of COVID19.

Understanding the consequences of unlawful non-citizen status which includes detention and removal from Australia.

The webinar will look at case studies (options for clients requiring urgent and immediate assistance) with particular reference to COVID19 related issues.

Document Type: MP4

Date: 7th Feb 2019

Duration: 1 hr 57 mins

Recorded Webinar - Presented by Ross Ahmadzai, Immigration Lawyer

This CPD Session focuses on conducting a hearing at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). Content includes:

• Background to the AAT and its work

• Understanding the legal framework for the time constraints on lodgement of an application

• Preparing for a hearing

• Defining the parameters of the legal issues

• Exercises on forensic analysis and problem solving

• The strategic perspective of preparation for hearing

• Rules for witnesses

• Conduct of the hearing