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The Essential Guide to Migration Practice
- 7 hrs
- 6 CPD Points
- 25/03/2027 - 25/03/2027
- Interactive
- From $699.00
- WBR0301_PSKA_6
The Essential Guide to Migration Practice
Date & time: 25 March 2027, 9.00am to 4.30pm AEDT
In a changing economy, 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 ART 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.
Feedback from our last program:
- “Ross was a great instructor, very knowledgeable and engaging.”
- “The notes were extremely relevant.”
- “A very big thank you to Ross!”
- “An extremely valuable program for those who have not practiced in migration before.”
At the end of this program, you will earn 6 CPD points.
Course Outline
In this Lunch and Learn, Principal Solicitor, Ross Ahmadzai will update you on:
- Recent ART trends and review outcomes
- Legislative and regulatory amendments across 2026–2027
- Recent cases over the last year worth talking about
- Shifts in visa processing priorities and policy settings
- Professional responsibility updates for migration practitioners
Ruslan (Ross) Ahmadzai
Managing Director and Principal, 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.
This session is designed for migration lawyers and registered migration agents, in-house counsel advising on workforce mobility or sponsorship, community legal practitioners assisting migrant clients, HR professionals managing skilled or employer-sponsored visas and legal professionals seeking a concise, practice-focused 2027 migration update.
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.
The time listed for this course is 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 substantive law (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.
Please be aware that this webinar 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.
Excellent workshop, appreciated the wealth of knowledge and experience.
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Highly relevant material and a great training overall.
Past Attendee
Presenter was exceptional, well informed and engaging. The course was well presented. Use of case studies and scenarios helped explain the content.
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