Migration Institute Of Australia

THREE DAY COURSE | WEDNESDAY 23 MAY - THURSDAY 24 MAY - FRIDAY 25 MAY 2018
Immigration Essentials for Lawyers is designed for lawyers or law students wishing to incorporate the provision of immigration advice into their practices.
Topics Include:
... Introduction to Migration Procedure and Visa Applications Bridging Visas Character Provisions Health Criteria Partner Visas Subclass 457 Employer Nomination Scheme General Skilled Migration Merits Review & Judicial Review Ethics & Professional Practise Additional topic to be confirmed
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Here is a different perspective on the infamous topic on the “record high numbers of migrants” which potentially harms Australia: https://www.smh.com.au/…/populist-drum- beats-wrong-numbers-… #AustralianMigration #ImmigrationAustralia #AustralianCitizenship #VisaApplications

Workshop 1: 9.30am - 12.45pm, Partner Visas
This workshop will focus on the Partner Visa process using case studies as a basis for examining issues that arise in advising clients. The fundamentals of preparing Partner Visa applications and the criteria for the various relationship categories will be addressed as well as the proposed changes to sponsorship requirements.
... Workshop 2: 1.30pm - 4.45pm, Family Violence Provisions for Partner Visas
Special provisions have been included in the Migration Regulations which allow some visa holders and applicants in the Partner visa application process to become permanent residents without a sponsor. This may be the case where the sponsor has died; or where there is a child of the relationship; or where there has been family violence in the relationship perpetrated by the sponsor against the visa applicant or visa holder (and in some cases other family members). However this process is never straight forward due to the trauma experienced by the client, “genuine relationship” assessment by the Department and in some cases the limited application of these special provisions.
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The MIA National Office will be back in full operation on Tuesday, April 3rd. Enjoy the Easter break and stay safe!

A wonderful inclusive action by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries https://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/…/australian- first-multicultural-… #WesternAustralia #AustralianMigration #ImmigrationAustralia #AustralianFirst

It's the second last face-to-face Practice Ready Program and the MIA wish these delightful participants success and the best of luck in their migration career. #MIAMember #AustralianMigration #ImmigrationAustralia #VisaApplications

MIA National Office Staff members, Ang. G. and Kirsten receive praise from MIA Member, Imelda who is situated in Texas, USA. The MIA National Office is very appreciative to receive encouraging feedback and it strongly motivates us to improve and serve members. #MIAMember #AustralianMigration #ImmigrationAustralia #VisaApplications

MIA's Blended Practice Ready Program combines the face-to-face and online delivery for newly Registered Migration Agents' convenience and providing the best value for their career. Explore the future of the Practice Ready Program at: http://bit.ly/miaPRPBlendAnn

Congratulations to Daniel Webb for receiving the John Gibson Award. Daniel is a refugee advocate and has spoken at a few MIA Conferences. The Migration Institute of Australia is proud and honoured to have collaborated with a passionate and intelligent individual. #RefugeeAdvocate #AustralianMigration https://www.hrlc.org.au/…/daniel-webb-w ins-john-gibson-awar…

"Shayne Neumann MP, your visit and acknowledgement of the MIA's work is appreciated, also thank you to Peter Vymys, MIA's National President Kevin Lane, Bronwyn Markey and the rest of the brilliant National Office Staff for your hard work and dedication." - MIA CEO Raff Del Vecchio

Not long now, get in quick before registration close!
MIA's Adelaide Practice Ready Program is delivered in a semi-staggered format: 3 days the first week then 2 days, 2 weeks later. Dates: 26, 27 & 28 March then 10 & 11 April 2018. More info: http://bit.ly/PRPSAMar2018
... This program will assist you to: 1. Understand the compliance requirements imposed by the Code of Conduct; 2. Understand the obligations associated with managing an immigration practice; 3. Undertake legal research to determine appropriate outcomes for clients; 4. Assess clients against immigration law and policy; 5. Liaise with clients, including ascertaining facts and information from clients and delivering advice to clients; 6. Capably manage immigration files in compliance with the Code of Conduct.
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19 Days to go until Immigration Essentials for Lawyers!
Some of the topics to be covered are: • Introduction to Migration Procedure and Visa Applications • Character Provisions... • Partner Visas • Employer Nomination Scheme • Merits Review & Judicial Review • Ethics & Professional Practise
For more details head to: http://bit.ly/miaIELMel26Mar18 #ImmigrationLaw #AustralianMigration #VisaApplications
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Solicitor, MIA Member and Secretary of the MIA Northern Territory Chapter, Kevin Kadirgamar says the treatment of asylum seekers is ‘a stain on the soul of our nation’. An insightful article by The Guardian's Shaana McNaught: https://www.theguardian.com/…/kevin-kad irgamar-we-have-a-du… #AustralianMigration #ImmigrationAustralia #Refugees #AsylumSeeker #ImmigrationLaw

"Making new friends, experiencing a new city and overcoming homesickness are some of the themes explored in the A Day in the Life of an International Student video competition." - The Hon James Merlino MP Read his complete media release: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/caught-on- camera-life-as-an…/

To all MIA members and the public,
The Migration Institute of Australia Limited has been made aware today that the ABC News today issued a release ( ‘We paid you $35,000 and we got nothing’ : Migration business investigated for alleged visa rip-off. By Dan Oakes, ABC Reporter) in relation to a Border Force investigation regarding a migration services company called YABS Services run by Indian-Australian businessman Avniesh Bhardwaj. YABS, also known as YABS Migration & Stude...nt Services, YABS migration to Australia and Yabsmigration.com are not members of The Migration Institute of Australia Limited.
A Facebook site operated under the identity of Yabsmigration.com currently displays the logo of The Australian Migration Institute of Australia Limited which is strictly controlled IP and a logo that may only be displayed by current members of The Migration Institute of Australia Limited (MIA) who are registered migration agents with OMARA.
YABS is not licensed, and never has been licensed, to use the logo of the MIA. We believe the use of our logo on YABS publications (including website & Facebook) is arguably misleading and deceptive and may leave members of the public to believe YABS is a member of the MIA, when it is not.
We have communicated with YABS Facebook today seeking the operator to remove our logo and to cease and desist using our logo in any publications YABS shares in the public domain.
If you wish to seek further information in relation to YABS we refer you to the attached link: http://www.abc.net.au/…/migration-busin ess-investig…/9455358
This post is authorised on behalf of:
The Migration Institute of Australia Limited ABN 83 003 409 390 Level 1, 75 King Street, Sydney. N.S.W. 2000
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LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS
Visa Cancellations Workshop 1: 9.30am - 12.45pm The range of powers available to cancel temporary or permanent visas on non- character grounds has expanded and are increasingly used, but there remain opportunities to prevent threatened cancellation in many cases or overturn cancellations that have occurred.
... Bridging Visas Workshop 2: 1.30pm - 4.45pm This Workshop outlines the purpose of the Bridging Visa system and describes the criteria for each Bridging Visa class and their specific application and validity issues.
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Introducing Dr Jan Gothard's thought provoking article: Visa Policy for Overseas Students with a Disability is Nonsensical and Discriminatory'. Dr Gothard spoke at the 2017 MIA National Conference about ‘Family Members and the Health Requirement’. https://theconversation.com/visa-policy-f or-overseas-studen…
#AustralianStudentVisa #AustralianMigration #ImmigrationAustralia #VisaApplications

"Hi Bernard, I wanted to write to thank you for your time over the phone today. I have spoken to you a number of times in the last 12 months and I cannot express how valuable it is to have been able to get your advice and to learn from your extensive professional experience.
Having your support has helped more than once gain a different perspective on complex matters that I may not have taken on otherwise.
This is my 21st year as an agent and every day brings new Challeng...es.
We are embarking on new times in this Profession and being a member of the MIA has given me a support system that I really appreciate.
Thank you for all that you do.
Kind Regards, L. Grinberg"
#MIAMember #AustralianMigration #ImmigrationAustralia #VisaApplications
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