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.

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99%

Visa Success Rate

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

2000+

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.

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‍Visa Services

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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.

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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.

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Student & Graduate Visa Pathway

500 / 485 / 590

From student visa to graduate work visa — our team helps you design a long-term study-to-PR pathway with full compliance.

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National Innovation Visas

858

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Student & Graduate Visa Pathway

500 / 485 / 590

From student visa to graduate work visa — our team helps you design a long-term study-to-PR pathway with full compliance.

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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.

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Our Process

Step-by-step Process

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Book a
consultation

Speak with our migration lawyer to assess your goals.
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Customised Migration
Strategy/Plan

Receive tailored legal support and a clear roadmap prepared by a lawyer
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We handle
your application

From preparation to submission, every step handled professionally.
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Visa Granted
& Follow-Up

Continued support for your next visa or PR pathway.
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Meet the Team

Meet our lawyers

Led by Principal Lawyer Johnny Kong, our team brings deep expertise across skilled, employer, and family visas.

meet our team

Johnny Kong

Principal Lawyer

Founder and Principal Lawyer of Riverwood Migration. Specialises in Skilled Migration, Employer-Sponsored Visas, Family Migration, and Innovation Visa Strategy.

Sebastian Leong

Principal Lawyer

Specialises in Medical Industry Migration, Global Talent pathways, Skilled Migration, and Visa Litigation, including appeals before Courts and Tribunals.

Shirley Wang

Senior Lawyer

Extensive experience in migration law with a focus on partner visas, temporary visas, and complex review matters before the Administrative Review Tribunal and Federal Courts.

Scott Gan

Senior Lawyer

Provides strategic migration advice for professionals and corporate clients, with strong experience in employer-sponsored and skilled visa pathways.

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Migration Insights & Case Studies

Stay informed with expert commentary, case analyses, and visa policy updates from our lawyers.

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Policy Updates

What Has Changed for Subclass 202 Community Support Program Applications?

Two new legislative instruments now govern the Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian Visa, setting formal applicant caps and Commonwealth priority processing rules for 2026.

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Policy Updates

Australia Is Rolling Out a Digital Alternative to the Paper Arrival Card

Australia is phasing out the paper arrival card in favour of a digital travel declaration. Here is what international travellers need to know before they board.

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Policy Updates

Latest Processing Timeframes for 417 and 462 Working Holiday Maker Visas

Careful preparation cannot guarantee a faster decision, but it can reduce the risk of delays caused by incomplete documents, inconsistent information or requests for further evidence.

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