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

Condition 8549 Designated Areas Update: Regional Visa Compliance Reminder

A legislative update effective 22 September 2026 has revised the designated areas under condition 8549, directly affecting 482 and 494 visa holders in regional Australia. Find out what this means for your work location obligations.

employer compliance workplace Australia visa
Policy Updates

482 Visa Condition 8607 Compliance: What Employers and Visa Holders Need to Know

The Department has released a formal policy response on compliance with visa condition 8607, affecting Subclass 482 visa holders and their sponsors. Here is what employers need to know.

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Policy Updates

JSA Roadshows 2026: Skills Assessment Updates Explained

Jobs and Skills Australia is touring nationally in 2026, providing the latest on occupation demand and skills assessment pathways. Skilled migration applicants should take note of these developments.

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