Learning Outcomes

4 Point Modules (Intensive Masterclasses)

AAT Intensive Masterclass [General Division] – 4 hours 4 CPD points Workshop and webinar

Examines the full gambit of the AAT review processes from which decisions are amenable to AAT review, time limits, what documents to seek from the AAT, the vexed and complicated issue of the ‘secrecy’ certificates under ss375A and 376 of the Migration Act, preparation and hearing strategies, post hearing strategies and analysis of court decisions on AAT review.

This Masterclass examines all issues about AAT reviews in the General Division which covers Business Visa cancellation, Character cancellations or refusals & Citizenship. The General Division operates more like a Court and the Minister is represented by a lawyer. The applicant’s representative conducts the case as if in court and the witnesses will be cross-examined.

AAT Intensive Masterclass [Migration & Refugee Division] – 4 hours 4 CPD points Workshop and webinar

This Masterclass examines all issues about AAT reviews which were previously covered by the MRT & RRT, ie everything about visas except for Business Visa cancellation, Character cancellations or refusals & Citizenship

Intensive Partner Visa Masterclass – 4 hours 4 CPD points Workshop and webinar
Examines the complete law in relation to partner visas, how to compile evidence, applications for reviews to the AAT and conduct of hearings specifically addressing partner visas, dealing with partner visa cancellation issues, bridging visa issues and issues surrounding Schedule 3 and the section 48 bar and the Federal Court and partner visas on judicial review

Intensive Sponsored Work Visa Masterclass – 4 hours 4 CPD points Workshop and webinar
Examines the complete law in relation to the subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa, the subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa Subclass 494—Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional), Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa, residual issues regarding the subclass 187 RSMS visa, visa cancellation issues, all nomination & sponsorship issues, how to compile evidence, applications for reviews to the AAT and conduct of hearings specifically addressing sponsored work visas, visa cancellation issues especially in relation to regional visas and judicial review

Intensive Business Visa Masterclass – 4 hours 4 CPD points Workshop and webinar
Examines the complete law in relation to businesses visas, with particular focus on pathways from temporary visas to permanent residence visas, in particular the subclass 600 visitor visa in the Business Visitor stream, the subclass 132 Business Talent visa, the subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional), the subclass 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa, how to compile evidence, defining merit review rights, applications for reviews to the AAT and conduct of hearings specifically addressing business visas, judicial review and business visa cancellation issues.

Intensive Skilled Visa Masterclass – 4 hours 4 CPD points Workshop and webinar
Examines the complete law in relation to skilled visas, in particular, the Subclass 189 - Skilled — Independent, the Subclass 190 - Skilled — Nominated, Subclass 476 - Skilled — Recognised Graduate, Subclass 485 - Temporary Graduate, Subclass 491—Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) and the Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa, the pathway from student visa to permanent residence skilled visa, how to compile evidence, defining merit review rights, applications for reviews to the AAT and conduct of hearings specifically addressing skilled visas, judicial review and skilled visa cancellation issues. Also includes an examination of the special status of New Zealanders.

Intensive Criminal Law – Migration Law Masterclass – 4 hours 4 CPD points Workshop and webinar
Examines the complete law in relation to visa cancellation based on criminal convictions, the compiling of evidence, applications for review to the AAT, judicial review, a complete examination of visa cancellation as a result of other behavior issues, a particular separate examination of the situation involving New Zealanders, the role of ministerial directions and the Convention on the Rights of Child and other conventions, includes a complete examination of character issues in the visa grant process and the role of character assessment in Australian citizenship law.

Other Modules

3 Point Modules

• Work Visas (Skilled, Temporary Work Visas (incl. 457) & Employer Nomination Scheme

• Judicial Review, Merit Review

• Compliance Issues, Unlawful Non-Citizens & Ministerial Discretion

• Partner Visas, Family Visas (Temporary & Permanent) and issues relating to secondary visa applications

1 Point Modules*

• Ethics & Professional Practice

• Character in Migration Law

• Business Visas

• Citizenship

• Employer Nomination Scheme

• Skilled Visas

• Temporary Work Visas

• Partner Visas

• Judicial Review

• Code of Conduct - File Management

• Time Limits

• Family Visas (parent & child visas etc)

• Unlawful non-citizens

• Compliance Issues

• Ministerial Discretion

*SOMETIMES WE RUN THESE MODULES AS 2 HOUR SESSIONS FOR 2 CPD POINTS