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The Essential Guide to Migration Practice
- 7 hrs
- 6 CPD Points
- 27/03/2026 - 27/03/2026
- Interactive
- Start from $594.00
- WA0329_PSK1
The Essential Guide to Migration Practice
Date & time: 27 March 2026, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEDT
Migration law remains one of Australia’s most intricate and fast-changing practice areas. With ongoing legislative updates, shifting visa criteria and increasing scrutiny across tribunals and courts, practitioners need a clear, practical foundation across the full spectrum of migration work.
Ross Ahmadazi, Principal Solicitor, Crystal Migration will provide you with an essential guide - from core legislation and skilled visas through to appeals, advocacy and ethical obligations.
Throughout the day, you will explore:
- Understanding the Migration Act, Regulations and PAM
- Skilled visa frameworks and practical application steps
- Employer sponsorship pathways and PR transitions
- Effective research skills for migration practitioners
- Advocacy techniques for AAT and FCC matters
- Ethical duties in migration decision-making
The program concludes with a focused ethics session, ensuring participants leave with a well-rounded grasp of both technical and professional responsibilities.
At the end of this program, you will earn 6 CPD points.
Course Outline
9:00am – 9:05am: Login and Welcome
9:05am – 10:00am: Session 1: Demystifying the Migration Act 1958, Migration Regulations 1994 and Policy Advice Manual - Understanding Legal Research within Migration Practice
10:00am – 10:15am: Morning Break
10:15am – 11:15am: Session 2: General Skilled Migration (Subclass 190, 189, 491 Visas) including Schedule 6D
11:15am – 11:30am: Morning Break
11:30am – 12:30pm: Session 3: Understanding Employer Sponsored Visa Framework including Transition to Permanent Residency (Subclass 407, 482 and 186 Visas)
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch Break
1:30pm – 3:15pm: Session 4: Advocacy and Appeals (ART, FCC and MI Guidelines)
3:15pm – 3:30pm: Afternoon Break
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Session 5: Ethics and professional responsibility
4:30pm: Wrap-Up and close
This program is ideal for migration lawyers, migration agents, junior practitioners, generalist lawyers expanding into migration work, and in-house advisers who need a structured, practical understanding of the key pillars of migration practice. It is also suitable for practitioners seeking a comprehensive refresher on legislation, visa frameworks, and tribunal advocacy.
This program is produced in NSW and presented by a NSW-based practitioner. The course is suitable for all migration agents and lawyers across Australia.
All times listed for this course are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Please take note of any time differences if you are registering from QLD, WA, SA, NT or from outside Australia.
The course complies with the mandatory requirements of professional skills (2 points) substantive law (2 points), practice management and business skills (1 point) and ethics and professional responsibility (1 point).
If you intend to claim CPD units for this educational activity, please note that CPD activities are not accredited by the Law Society of NSW or any other equivalent local authority, with the exception of Western Australia. If you hold a practising certificate in a state or territory other than Western Australia and this educational activity extends your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development, then you should claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. The annual requirement is ten (10) CPD units each year from 1 April to 31 March. Some practitioners, such as accredited specialists are required to complete more than ten (10) units each CPD year.
Practitioners holding WA practising certificates are eligible to earn CPD points for this course. For instructions to earn CPD points, please click here.
Ruslan (Ross) Ahmadzai
Principal Solicitor, Crystal Migration
Ruslan (Ross) is an Immigration Solicitor specialising in corporate, individual and business migration in addition to general global mobility matters, including audit and compliance associated with sponsoring foreign nationals.
Ross is the Principal Solicitor at Crystal Migration, an incorporated legal practice servicing local and global clients. Having worked in several law firms including Fragomen, and the big Four (KPMG), Ross has a wealth of experience in all areas associated with Australian immigration law, with over 13 years of relevant industry experience.
Being a migrant from Tajikistan, Ross has developed a strong passion for immigration matters and understands the importance of deciding to call Australia home. He ensures that all his clients receive the personalised service, care, and attention they deserve. Ross’ mission is to ensure that his clients fully understand their immigration journey and achieve their desired immigration outcome.
Please be aware that this course organised by the College of Law may be recorded for use on our websites, marketing materials and publications. By attending and participating in a College of Law Continuing Professional Development course, you consent to the College of Law photographing or recording and using your image and likeness and/or voice.
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Date & Time: 27 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). The College of Law’s 2026 Judges’ Series is a must-attend family law event, featuring six judges across three sessions. Gain rare insights on courtroom expectations, key developments, and emerging trends. Ideal for family law practitioners seeking professional growth, practical guidance, and direct access to Australia’s leading judiciary. Secure your spot now.
Date & Time: 27 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). The College of Law’s 2026 Judges’ Series is a must-attend family law event, featuring six judges across three sessions. Gain rare insights on courtroom expectations, key developments, and emerging trends. Ideal for family law practitioners seeking professional growth, practical guidance, and direct access to Australia’s leading judiciary. Secure your spot now.
SINGLE COURSE
Communicating effectively with clients: Skills series
This course provides you with essential insights to improve your communication skills as you unpack a practical case study on suspected money laundering. You’ll gain strategies and techniques to exercise judgement and demonstrate best-practice client communications.
This course provides you with essential insights to improve your communication skills as you unpack a practical case study on suspected money laundering. You’ll gain strategies and techniques to exercise judgement and demonstrate best-practice client communications.
Bolster your knowledge and skills across business transactions. And empower your clients to manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives. This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Bolster your knowledge and skills across business transactions. And empower your clients to manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives. This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Want to draft and execute your clients’ wills and estates with confidence and clarity? This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Want to draft and execute your clients’ wills and estates with confidence and clarity? This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
