Description
PARTNER VISAS AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROVISIONS WORKSHOP
Office of the MARA Item WK1167
Category A Activity
| Session Length: | 3 hours |
| CPD Points Awarded: | 3 points |
The Partner Visas and Family Violence Provisions Workshop is a 3 point CPD workshop that covers all basic requirements on all present Onshore and Offshore Partner Visa Subclasses as well as Prospective Marriage, including 820/801, 309/100, 300 and Dependent Child 445 subclasses. The workshop also provides a detailed discussion and analysis of No Further Stay Conditions and Waivers and covers the Conditions 8503, 8534, 8535 and 8540. TOPICS COVERED:
- Overview of Partner Visa Onshore 820/801 and Offshore 309/100 Subclasses
- Valid Application requirements for each Partner Visa subclass
- Sponsorship of Partners including Limitations on Sponsorship and Limitation Exceptions
- Spouse and De Facto Relationship Criteria including Prescribed Relationship Factors:
- Financial Aspects of the Household
- Nature of the Household
- Social Aspects of the Relationship
- Nature of the Persons’ Commitment to Each Other
- Prospective Marriage Subclass 300 Criteria
- Applying Onshore without a Substantive Visa:
- Schedule 3
- Compelling Reasons
- Section 48 Bar
- Additional Criteria for Provisional, Permanent Partner and Prospective Marriage Visas
- Transitioning from Provisional to Permanent Visas
- Family Violence (including new Family Violence provisions relating to Sponsors)
- Partner Visa Secondary Applicants
- Dependent Child Subclass 445 Visa Criteria
- No Further Stay Conditions 8503, 8534, 8535 and 8550 and Waivers
RECENT CHANGES, BRIDGING VISAS AND PARTNER VISAS WORKSHOP
Office of the MARA Item WK1916
Category A Activity
| Session Length: | 3 hours |
| CPD Points Awarded: | 3 points |
The Recent Changes, Bridging visas and Partner Visas Workshop is a 3-hour intensive workshop that provides in-depth analysis into recent legislative and case law changes in the past 6-12 months, including changes post 1 July 2023. The workshop will also cover eligiblity criteria and advanced issues relating to bridging visas. The Workshop will also cover issues pertaining to Partner visas and family violence provisions.
These Workshop are intended to provide Registered Migration Agents (RMA professionals) and Lawyers with a solid foundation for all Partner and Prospective Marriage subclasses and equip Agents and Immigration Lawyers with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the legal criteria and advise clients confidently on any Partner matters. The Workshop will also discuss No Further Stay Conditions in-depth and demonstrate the application of this criterion within the context of Partner Visas.
Workshops will consist of discussion and case study analysis. There is no assessment component but participants will be given an opportunity to attempt simulated case studies based on real-life scenarios. Feedback will be provided during the session.
HOW TO PREPARE PARTNER VISAS (BASIC LEVEL)
Office of the MARA Item WK2042
Category A Activity
| Session Length: | 3 hours |
| CPD Points Awarded: | 3 points |
The How to Prepare Partner Visas Workshop is a 3 point CPD workshop that covers all basic requirements on all present Onshore and Offshore Partner Visa Subclasses as well as Prospective Marriage, including 820/801, 309/100, 300 and Dependent Child 445 subclasses.
Participation is limited to 30 places.
OMARA CPD for Registered Migration Agents
The Basic Level is suitable for RMAs new to the area of Partner visas.
This professional development activity has been designed to meet the CPD needs of Registered Migration Agents (RMAs). RMAs will be awarded OMARA CPD points for full attendance of all Live Workshops. All Workshops are Category A.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Lawyers
The Basic Level is suitable for lawyers new to the area of Partner visas.
This professional development activity has been designed to meet the CPD needs of lawyers. If this session does meet your CPD needs according to the Uniform CPD (Solicitors) Rules 2015 available here you may claim 1 CPD unit for each hour of attendence (Breaks not included). This workshop falls within the Substantive Law CPD field.
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If a Live Workshop is unavailable, we do offer *Recordings for Lawyers and **Workbooks
*CPD Recordings for Lawyers:
The Video recordings have been designed to meet the CPD needs of lawyers. If the session does meet your CPD needs according to the Uniform CPD (Solicitors) Rules 2015 available here, you may claim 1 CPD unit for each hour of viewing (breaks not included). These recordings are considered Private Study units of an audio/visual material.
Each workshop and information session video replay includes a set of presentation slides and relevant case studies (if applicable). Workbooks are not included in the pricing and are available for purchase separately here.
Lawyers are advised to check their relevant State/Territory legal regulator on the limit of CPD units available to be claimed as Private Study units. This workshop falls within the Substantive Law CPD field.
*Recordings for Non-Lawyer RMAs:
Non-lawyer RMAs are unable to claim OMARA CPD points for pre-recorded CPD recordings or video replays of a workshop or information session. If you need OMARA CPD points, Enriched Migration Training offers a range of CPD topics relevant to your migration agency practice for OMARA Re-registration purposes. CPD workshops (Face-to-Face or online webinars) are offered “live” to meet the OMARA CPD requirements for RMAs and Lawyers.
**Workbooks:
Purchase of a workbook will NOT entitle the purchaser to CPD points. While these workbooks are designed as an educational resource, they are subject to constant revisions and are not intended to be relied on indefinitely. For continued learning and reinforcement of knowledge and skills, there is no substitute for the regular attendance of CPD activities.
Should you require CPD points or wish to attend a live session, you are advised to attend one of our Face-to-Face or Online CPD Workshops available here
Workbooks are included free of charge for Live CPD Workshop participants.