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Johnny Kong
Founder and Principal Lawyer of Riverwood Migration. Specialises in Skilled Migration, Employer-Sponsored Visas, Family Migration, and Innovation Visa Strategy.
Johnny is the Founder and Principal Lawyer of Riverwood Migration.
Johnny has many years of legal experience gained in various high profile national and international law firms in Sydney. He brings his solid legal experience when he co-founded Riverwood Migration with Sebastian. He focuses on Skilled Migration through education (especially high risk student visas), corporate migration and employer sponsored visas.
Johnny is the 'go to' person for many listed companies, high profile private companies and high net worth individuals when it comes to legal issues in migration law.
Johnny speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Adelaide
- Bachelor of Finance, University of Adelaide
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Australian National University
- Charter Financial Analyst Level 1
- CPA Associate Membership
Memberships and Associations:
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Law Society of New Zealand
Jurisdictions:
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales
- Admitted to the High Court of Australia
- Admitted to the High Court of New Zealand
Sebastian Leong
Specialises in Medical Industry Migration, Global Talent pathways, Skilled Migration, and Visa Litigation, including appeals before Courts and Tribunals.
Sebastian is the Principal Lawyer of Riverwood Migration.
Sebastian specialises in Medical Industry global migration, General Skilled Migration, Global Talent Independent Program and visa appeals in Courts and Tribunals. He has extensive experience in acting for corporate employers and skilled individuals in professional sectors, especially in medical space.
Sebastian speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws, the University of Adelaide
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, the University of Adelaide
- Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice, University of Technology Sydney
Memberships and Associations:
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Law Society of New Zealand
Jurisdictions:
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia
- Admitted to the High Court of Australia
- Admitted to the High Court of New Zealand
Shirley Wang
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.
Shirley is a Senior Migration Lawyer of Riverwood Migration.
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. Shirley also has extensive experience handling complex visa issues, including visa cancellation, character issues, health waivers, PIC4020 false information and unlawful stay.
Shirley is a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 Awards 2025 in Migration Law category.
Shirley speaks English and Mandarin.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor, University of New South Wales
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law
Memberships and Associations:
- Law Society of New South Wales
Jurisdictions:
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales
- Admitted to the High Court of Australia
Scott Gan
Provides strategic migration advice for professionals and corporate clients, with strong experience in employer-sponsored and skilled visa pathways.
Scott is the Senior Lawyer of Riverwood Migration.
Having worked with and for organisations in the tertiary education, public health, government, research, and commercial sectors, Scott brings a wealth of experience when understanding the needs of professional individuals and corporate employers. He specialises in General Skilled Migration and extends that expertise to Employer Sponsorship Pathways.
Scott speaks English.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Monash University (double degree completed on full leadership scholarship)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Monash University (double degree completed on full leadership scholarship)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Leo Cussen Centre for Law
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health, University of Wollongong
Jurisdictions:
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria
- Admitted to the High Court of Australia
Client Services & Case Coordination Team
Eileen Yang
Guides clients through education and migration processes with clear communication and a commitment to smooth, well-supported case progression.
Whey Morales
Assists clients with course selection, admissions, and initial pathway planning, taking time to understand each person’s circumstances before making recommendations.
Floyd Fang
Provides legal and administrative support across casework, documentation, and client communication under lawyer supervision.
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May Lacson
Supports legal case preparation and documentation across migration and education matters, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at every stage.
Jean Ocampo-Calma
Assists with client enquiries and administrative support, ensuring clients receive prompt and well-organised service throughout their journey.
Jessie Chen
Supports client services operations with a focus on data analysis and administrative coordination to ensure efficient case management.
Lorraine Pagsisihan
Supports legal case preparation and documentation across migration and education matters, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at every stage.
Operations & Growth Team
Hally Li
Oversees operations and service delivery across Riverwood’s migration and education divisions, ensuring every client receives consistent, well-coordinated support from first enquiry through to outcome.
Sherry Zhao
Manages documentation, scheduling, and internal workflows to support daily operations, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all service stages.
Eve He
Leads digital marketing strategy and multilingual outreach across Australian and Hong Kong markets, helping prospective clients connect with the right migration services.
Moina Li
Supports content development and social media communications across Asian markets, helping prospective clients from Mainland China and Hong Kong access clear and relevant migration information.
Migration Insights & Case Studies
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Victoria has published its full Victorian Points Test weightings for 2026–27, giving offshore 190 and 491 applicants a clearer path to nomination. Here is how to compete without local income points.
Victoria Points Test 2026–27: EOI Errors That Cost You Nomination
Victoria's 2026–27 skilled nomination program introduces a published points test with seven weighted factors, all linked to your SkillSelect EOI. A single data error can cost you hundreds of points and a nomination invitation.
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