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.
Australian Border Force officers have detained four high-priority unlawful non-citizens in Far North Queensland during a major operation targeting migrant exploitation, visa fraud and criminal syndicates profiting from illegal labour. The operation, led by the Department of Home Affairs, focused on immigration non-compliance and the abuse of vulnerable migrant workers, particularly those engaged under the…
If you’re applying for a Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) to work in Australia, it’s natural to wonder if your family can come with you. The good news is that, in many cases, family members can be included in your visa application. Understanding who can be included, how it works, and what happens if…
If your business needs skilled staff and you cannot find a suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident for the role, Australian immigration law allows you to sponsor a skilled worker from overseas. At SALIA Lawyers & Associates, we guide employers through this process from start to finish. You do not need to understand immigration law…
Australian employers facing skills shortages now have several visa options to lawfully hire overseas workers. Choosing the right pathway is crucial because each visa has its own requirements, work rights, and limitations on how long a worker can stay and work for your business. This guide explains the most commonly used visas — Subclass 482,…
The government has passed a bill allowing visa reviews to be decided ‘on the papers’ without oral hearings. The changes aim to speed up tribunal processes and formalise paper-based decision-making. The Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 amends two key laws to streamline decision-making. The Bill expands the Administrative Review Tribunal Act…
Australia’s migration regulator has barred a registered migration agent for five years after finding serious misconduct that undermined the integrity of the migration system. The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) cancelled the agent’s registration on 9 January 2026 following an investigation into multiple breaches of professional obligations. OMARA found the agent lodged…
Thousands of Australians joined ‘Invasion Day’ rallies and anti-immigration protests on January 26, highlighting tensions over Indigenous rights, immigration and national identity during Australia Day celebrations. At Sydney’s Hyde Park, the annual ‘Invasion Day’ rally began with a tribute to victims of last week’s NSW rural shooting, drawing thousands of participants advocating for Indigenous rights.…
NSW has closed Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa Pathways 1 and 3 to new applications after reaching its full allocation for the program year ending 30 June 2026. The application portals for Pathway 1 – Work in Regional NSW and Pathway 3 – Regional NSW Graduate are no longer accepting new lodgements. State migration…
This is one of the most common questions asked by skilled migrants planning their future in Australia. Many professionals assume that securing a job offer or employer sponsorship is the only way to migrate. In reality, Australia offers skilled migration pathways where a job offer is not required, alongside employer-sponsored options. The right pathway depends…
If you are planning to immigrate to Australia, you are likely thinking beyond just getting a visa. You may be asking yourself where you can build a stable life, find work, support your family, and feel truly settled. For many new migrants, regional New South Wales (NSW) offers exactly that. Regional NSW is increasingly chosen…
