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

Date & Time	This course has been cancelled
Presenter	Chritopher Levingston
Details	FRIDAY 8.00am -9.30am: 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. 9.45am -11.15am: 34222 - Partner Migration - 1 core point 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. 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. 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. 3.45pm -5.15pm: 34223 - Parent Visas - 1 core point Sometimes you want your parents to live near you. If that is what your clients want, then this is how to do it. 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. 9.45am -11.15am: 34023 - Accounts Management (Mandatory CPD) - 1 core point, presented by Christopher Levingston This seminar will address how a thorough understanding of account keeping and management enhances your business and complies with the obligations set by the Code of conduct. Topics such as how to deal with monies received from clients, the client account, the operating account, provision for an estimate of costs and the calculation of those costs, issuing receipts and invoices are just some of the important issues that will be discussed. 11.30am -1.00pm: 34026 - File Management (Mandatory CPD) - 1 core point, presented by Christopher Levingston This seminar will address the important areas of understanding the code of conduct requirements for maintaining an efficient system of keeping client file records and the obligations for the migration agent after the a client file has been closed. Other areas that will be examined will include file notes, obligations of client confidentiality and understanding that above all your file management directs your work priorities and becomes an invaluable tool for your business. This seminar is a must for all agents 2.00pm -3.30pm: 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. 3.45pm -5.15pm: 34024 - Business Management (Mandatory CPD) - 1 core point, presented by Christopher Levingston This seminar will address those criteria that go to make up a successful. Migration Practice including a discussion on the different types of business structures, leasing arrangements, marketing activities and the standards set by the code of conduct in relation to confidentiality, release of documentation and document security. This seminar is designed specifically for the business structure and planning for a migration agents practice.
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