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.

1500+

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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Johnny Kong

Principal Lawyer

Founder and Principal Lawyer of Riverwood Migration. Specialist in skilled, family, and innovation visa strategy.

Sebastian Leong

Principal Lawyer

Sebastian specialises in Medical Industry global migration, General Skilled Migration, Global Talent Independent Program and visa appeals in Courts and Tribunals.

Shirley Wang

Senior Lawyer

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.

Scott Gan

Senior Lawyer

Scott brings a wealth of experience when understanding the needs of professional individuals and corporate employers.

Johnny Kong

Principal Lawyer

Founder and Principal Lawyer of Riverwood Migration. Specialist in skilled, family, and innovation visa strategy.

Sebastian Leong

Principal Lawyer

Sebastian specialises in Medical Industry global migration, General Skilled Migration, Global Talent Independent Program and visa appeals in Courts and Tribunals.

Shirley Wang

Senior Lawyer

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.

Scott Gan

Senior Lawyer

Scott brings a wealth of experience when understanding the needs of professional individuals and corporate employers.

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

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