Areas of Accredited Specialisation & Key Dates
Immigration Law
Candidates are examined on their ability to take instructions, provide initial advice, research and investigate, and develop and implement an action plan. Candidates were required to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a written examination and take-home assignment. A simulated interview provided practitioners with the opportunity to display their interview and communication techniques.
Immigration Law was offered Nationally in 2008, with Queensland and NSW practitioners also undertaking the Victorian assessment program.
Knowledge and skills
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Fundamental Principles
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Visa Requirements
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General requirements
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Public interest criteria schedule 4 / schedule 5
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Points tests and skills determination
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Migrant entry
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Temporary entry
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Change of status
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Refugee and humanitarian entry
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Detention, cancellation and compliance
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Review of migration decisions
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Merits review
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Judicial review
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Citizenship
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Client Contact
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Responsibilities of a lawyer
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Regulation of Migration Agents
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Other relevant issues
Assessment tasks
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Written examination
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Simulated interview
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Take-home assignment - mock file
Note: Assessment arrangements are subject to change. Refer to the Application Guidelines for details.
Please note that the Specialist Accreditation assessment program is an approved activity for the purpose of the Continuing Professional Development program for migration agents with MARA. See the application guidelines for more details.
Application: The next assessment program is being held in 2012
For the record
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First assessment program in Immigration Law: 1992
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Number of accredited practitioners: 32
Contact
For further information or to receive updates on assessment programs contact:
Accredited Specialisation
Ph: (03) 9607 9460
Email: special@liv.asn.au