Your Future in Australia, Guided by Experts.

At Riverwood Migration, we combine legal precision, strategic planning, and genuine care to turn your migration goals into reality.

99%

Visa Success Rate

Built on precise legal preparation and strategic case handling across skilled, partner, and employer-sponsored visas.

1500+

Approved Cases

Clients from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and across Australia have achieved study, work, and permanent residency with our support.

100%

Business assisted

All cases are personally handled by Australian registered migration lawyers, not outsourced or delegated to intermediaries.

99%

Visa Success Rate

1,500+

Approved Cases

100%

Business assisted

Trusted by businesses and individuals across Australia and Hong Kong.

Skilled Migration

189 / 190 / 491

The General Skilled Migration (GSM) program targets professionals whose skills are in demand across Australia. Our lawyers help you maximise your points and prepare a competitive EOI.

Employer Sponsored Visas

186 / 482 / 494 / 408 / 407

Work with Australian employers legally and long-term. We ensure your sponsorship, nomination, and visa lodgement meet every compliance standard.

Partner Visas

309 / 100 / 820 / 801

Partner & De Facto Visas - Reunite with your partner in Australia. We provide professional legal support from temporary stage to permanent residency.

Student & Graduate Visa Pathway

Global Talent Visa

Visa Type #1/#2/#3

With over 10 years of experience, Riverwood Migration has successfully guided thousands of clients through Australia's complex immigration system.

National Innovation Visas

858

The permanent residency pathway for exceptional global talent, including Global Researchers, Entrepreneurs, Innovative Investors, and world-class Creatives or Athletes.

Skilled Migration

189 / 190 / 491

The General Skilled Migration (GSM) program targets professionals whose skills are in demand across Australia. Our lawyers help you maximise your points and prepare a competitive EOI.

Employer Sponsored Visas

186 / 482 / 494 / 408 / 407

Partner Visas

309 / 100 / 820 / 801
Our Specialty

Why Riverwood?

Lawyer-Led Expertise

Every case is handled 100% by registered Australian migration lawyers - ensuring legal accuracy, compliance, and complete transparency.

Clear, Guided Process

We simplify complex migration laws into clear steps, giving you confidence from consultation to visa grant.

Strategic Pathway Design

Every migration plan is built around your goals - informed by policy insights and long-term strategy.

Book a
consultation

Speak with our migration lawyer to assess your goals.

Customised Migration
Strategy/Plan

Receive tailored legal support and a clear roadmap prepared by a lawyer

We handle
your application

From preparation to submission, every step handled professionally.

Visa Granted
& Follow-Up

Continued support for your next visa or PR pathway.

Johnny Kong

Principal Lawyer

Founder and Principal Lawyer of Riverwood Migration. Specialist in skilled, family, and innovation visa strategy.

Sebastian Leong

Principal Lawyer

Sebastian specialises in Medical Industry global migration, General Skilled Migration, Global Talent Independent Program and visa appeals in Courts and Tribunals.

Shirley Wang

Senior Lawyer

Shirley has many years of experience in migration law, with extensive expertise in partner visas, temporary visas, Administrative Review Tribunal and Federal Circuit and Family Court review cases.

Scott Gan

Senior Lawyer

Scott brings a wealth of experience when understanding the needs of professional individuals and corporate employers.

Johnny Kong

Principal Lawyer

Founder and Principal Lawyer of Riverwood Migration. Specialist in skilled, family, and innovation visa strategy.

Sebastian Leong

Principal Lawyer

Sebastian specialises in Medical Industry global migration, General Skilled Migration, Global Talent Independent Program and visa appeals in Courts and Tribunals.

Shirley Wang

Senior Lawyer

Shirley has many years of experience in migration law, with extensive expertise in partner visas, temporary visas, Administrative Review Tribunal and Federal Circuit and Family Court review cases.

Scott Gan

Senior Lawyer

Scott brings a wealth of experience when understanding the needs of professional individuals and corporate employers.

Professionally Certified

Policy Updates

Navigating the 2025-26 Australian Migration Landscape: Strategic Insights for Students and Skilled Professionals

The Australian government's migration strategy for the 2025-26 program year focuses on "getting the settings right".

The National Innovation Visa (NIV): Australia’s Premier Direct PR Pathway for Global Innovators and Investors – State Nominations Now Live

This visa represents a paradigm shift: it is a direct, permanent residence (PR) pathway from the outset, eliminating the provisional visa stage. It focuses on a candidate's proven extraordinary achievements and potential contribution, removing traditional barriers such as age limits, standardised English language testing, and occupation lists.

Policy Updates

Beyond the ATAR Score: A Strategic Guide for Families Navigating University Admissions and Future Pathways in Australia

The release of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a defining moment for Year 12 students and their families across Australia. While the focus is rightly on university offers, at Riverwood Migration, we see this as a pivotal point for broader family planning, especially for those considering their long-term future in Australia.