Sam Hopwood
Director: Australia and Oceania Region
Sam is a registered migration agent and a member of the Migration Institute of Australia.
Sam studied as an undergraduate at the University of Newcastle, NSW and later completed the postgraduate certificate in immigration law at Victorian University. He has worked in the area of Australian immigration law for 14 years and has helped thousands of people relocate to Australia.
Australia’s new visa rules: What it means for you
Australia is tightening its temporary visa settings, with changes affecting visitors, students, families and working holiday makers. Some meas...
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Subclass 189 invitation round breakdown: Occupations, poi...
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What to do if you lose your employer-sponsored job in Aus...
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Australian visa fee increases from 1 July 2026: What has ...
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Australia’s Migration Program 2026–27: What skilled migra...
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An Australian Partner visa journey: From the UK to Austra...
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