I am the Principal Solicitor and Founder of SALIA Lawyers & Associates, specialising in Australian immigration law. I provide clear, practical advice and strong representation to individuals and businesses navigating the migration system. Apart from being admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia, I am also a former Registered Migration Agent. With experience across law, business, and human resources, I bring a well-rounded perspective to every case.
VETASSESS will introduce new online renewal and reassessment options for Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) applicants and replace manual declarations with electronic signatures from 29 June 2026. The changes will apply through the Professional Skills Recognition (PSR) Application Portal and are intended to streamline the application process for applicants and their authorised representatives. According to…
The minimum points score required to be eligible for Australia’s General Skilled Migration program is 65 points. This applies to: However, meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee that you will receive an invitation to apply for a visa. The Australian government invites the highest-ranking candidates first, based on points score and other selection factors.…
For many people applying to work or migrate to Australia, the skills assessment stage is one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of the entire visa process. It is also the stage where many applications start to go off track. Applicants often struggle with: Small mistakes here can lead to delays, refusals, or…
A genuine position is a role that legitimately exists within a business and is genuinely required for its ongoing operations. The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) assesses whether the nominated occupation reflects a real business need rather than a position created primarily to obtain a visa outcome for a particular person. The role must: Why…
The cut to regional skilled visas will be harder for some employers, especially those who depend heavily on regional visa places. However, it does not mean regional hiring from overseas is stopping. It means the system is being tightened and redistributed. What Changed in the 2026–2027 Federal Budget? The Federal Budget released in May 2026…
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute has endorsed updated VETASSESS assessment criteria for Chemistry Technicians, reinforcing national standards for skilled migration in the chemical sciences. VETASSESS announced the endorsement by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) of its revised assessment criteria for the occupation of Chemistry Technician (ANZSCO Code 311411), aligning the framework with current Australian…
