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

Consultant

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

Scott Gan

Senior Lawyer

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

Vicky Chen

Lawyer

Specialises in Partner Visas, General Skilled Migration, and Student Visas, including review matters before the Administrative Review Tribunal.

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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

NT Skilled Migration Nomination 2026-27: Who Can Apply

The Northern Territory has confirmed its General Skilled Migration nomination program is open for 2026-27. Find out who is eligible and what applicants need to prepare.

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Policy Updates

Bridging Visa B Changes for Employer Sponsored Applicants

New rules affecting Bridging Visa B applications linked to employer sponsored visas took effect following MIA Notice 27. Learn who is affected and what this means for your travel plans.

Policy Updates

407 Training Visa: Must Be Offshore From Nov 2026

A significant change to the Subclass 407 Training Visa takes effect on 12 November 2026. Most applicants will need to be offshore at both application and grant. Find out if you are affected.

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