Two day 10 point blitz - Sydney (ALL CORE subjects including 1 mandatory CPD)...and no exams!

Date & Time	This course has been cancelled
Presenter	Christopher Levingston
Details	FRIDAY 8.00am -9.30am: 34025 - Ethics and Professional Practice (Mandatory CPD) - 1 core point This seminar examines the practical implications for an agent adhering to the criteria set out in the Code of Conduct to ensure that all standards of behaviour are consistent with the code. The seminar will cover all aspects of professional conduct, issues of confidentiality and the requirements to effectively communicate with all clients of differing backgrounds. Case studies will highlight the areas of both ethical and non ethical conduct to ensure that all agents are made aware of their obligations. Speaker: Christopher Levingston 9.45am -11.15am: 34226 - General Skilled Migration - 1 core point This seminar looks at the threshold criteria and general overview of both the onshore and offshore GSM options. The points test, evidentiary requirements and recent legislative changes will be examined with emphasis on developing strategies to manage GSM applications in this new legislative environment. Speaker: Katherine Whitehead from DIAC 11.30am -1.00pm: 34229 - The Employer Nomination Scheme - 1 core point The Employer nomination scheme is currently one of the popular categories for skilled workers in light of the recent changes within General skilled migration. This seminar examines its relationship with the temporary business entry program and will also address Regional skilled Migration Scheme and Labour Agreements. Current legislation, policy and processing arrangements as well as waivers with the ENS and RSMA program will be discussed further. DIAC managers and experienced practitioners will present this seminar. Speaker: Lyjelle Tinsley from DIAC 2.00pm -3.30pm: 34220 - Temporary Business Sponsorship - 1 core point The temporary business sponsorship program is one of the most complex programs administered by DIAC with important changes expected throughout 2010. An overview of the threshold criteria with emphasis on Schedule 2 criteria will be examined with presentations from both experienced practitioners and DIAC Managers. Speaker: Louise Lindsay from DIAC 3.45pm -5.15pm: 34233 - Regional Pathways to Permanent Migration - 1 core point Sometimes a client will only be eligible if they can get regional sponsorship. This pathway is full of pitfalls and unexpected twists and turns. This seminar will take the practitioner by the hand and lead them away from danger. Speaker: Michael Jeremy SATURDAY 8.00am -9.30am: 34217 - Student visas - 1 core point This seminar will give an overview of the student visa program and address important schedule 2 criteria including the assessment level system and the evidentiary requirements required to show that an applicant has a genuine intention to study in Australia. Visa application and lodgement issues will be discussed as will visa conditions, compliance, entitlements, bring family members to Australia and the criteria applicable to student visa guardians and applicants under the age of 18. Speaker: Michael Jeremy 9.45am -11.15am: 34227 - Health Criteria - 1 core point Speaker: Lachlan Riches 11.30am -1.00pm: 34222 - Partner Migration - 1 core point. Speaker: Etienne Hugo This seminar will address then more complex areas of a partner visa including limitation of sponsorship, the family violence provisions, unlawful partners, Schedule 3 waivers, evidentiary requirements and the differing types of relationships and marriages. An examination of the leading merits review and judicial review cases will form part of this enlightening presentation 2.00pm -5.00pm: 34162 - Current Case Law - 2 core points, presented by Christopher Levingston Current developments in the courts reveal how you can best position your clients and maximise their prospects of success. Keeping up to date can put money in your pocket!
Instructions	Enrol and pay online Details of course location in Sydney CBD will be emailed to you within 3 days of the course start date.
Photo

Course controls

Member login

Related courses

Course will also be held on