Meet our Team
Our Team
Your trusted immigration partner for professional advice and services regarding all your Australian visa needs.
Ruby Fowdar
Managing Director
MARN: 1173926
Ruby Fowdar
Managing Director
MARN: 1173926
BIOGRAPHY
Ruby is Managing Director of AIA, based at the head office in Brisbane.
From humble beginning of her own migration journey to Australia, Ruby has developed her passion to help immigrants find a better life. Navigating through complex and evolving Australian Migration law thrills her to find solution to individuals and corporate with varied needs.
Commencing her career as a sales professional in the telecommunications industry, she has managed several roles in HR, Health, hospitality, real estate, and legal practice.
As the Managing Director, she has overseen the development and implementation of AIA’s immigration services across a range of organisations within both the public and private sectors. She provides the team with deep, specialised advice ensuring each project is performed with excellence in accordance with best practice, deriving the best outcomes, and ensuring delivery quality and satisfaction.
With over 10 years of experience providing immigration advice and assistance to Australian state and federal government organisations, she is a senior migration agent with consulting experience and highly sought after international business visa and employer sponsored visa advisor.
Her past 15 years of relevant industry experience and abilities include construction & engineering, health, aged care, manufacturing, Infrastructure, hospitality, mining, agriculture, professional services/accounting, education, food and meat industry.
QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Bachelor of Commerce – La Trobe UniversityRegistered Migration Agent – Griffith University
LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES
English, TamilFAVOURITE QUOTES
“I love what I do” – every truly successful person
“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you’ll look back and realize that they were the big things” – Kurt Vonnegut
Nataliya Waszkiewicz
Migration Agent
MARN 1792605
Nataliya Waszkiewicz
Migration Agent
MARN 1792605
PROFILE SUMMARY
Ms Nataliya Waszkiewicz completed formal qualifications in Australian Migration Law and Practice and Master’s Degree in International Relations at Griffith University and using her professional skills and knowledge in career as a Migration Agent. Nataliya brings to this position extensive previous experience in Administration, Customer Service and Business Operations roles, which enabled her to develop strong communication, relationship building, problem solving and organisational skills.
She is always approaching to clients with friendly, efficient and professional service manners with exceptional personal presentation.
Title
Migration Agent – Advisory Team (MARN 1792605)
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in International Relations 2020
- Graduate Certificate in International Relations 2017
- Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice 2016
- Master’s Degree in Pedagogy 1996
MIGRATION EXPERIENCE
Over 4+ years of experience in the Migration Industry with employer-sponsored, family, skilled, NZ citizen related visas, RRVs and citizenships with positive outcomes. Nat is able to assist clients in all aspects of their migration, from onshore and offshore visa applications, to citizenship and more complex cases that involve mitigation of schedule 3, mitigation of character issues, health waivers, and substantial ties.
VISA SPECIALISATION
- Global Talent Independent Program
- Employer Sponsored Visas
- Temporary Work Visas
- Partner Visas
- Parent Visas
- Child Visas
- Student Visa
- General Skilled Migration
- Resident Return Visa
INDUSTRY SPECIALISATION
- Construction and Engineering
- Aged Care
- Infrastructure
- Hospitality
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Accounting
- Food and Meat Industry
- Proifessional Services
FAVOURITE QUOTE
“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value” – Albert Einstein
“All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree” – Albert Einstein.
Haifaa El Kadi
Migration Agent
MARN 2318063
Haifaa El Kadi
Migration Agent
MARN 2318063
PROFILE SUMMARY
Haifaa is a Registered Migration Agent since April 2023. Haifaa studied a degree of Australian migration law and practice in Griffith university and graduated in 2021 with the Griffith Award of Academic Excellence. She is dedicated to finding the best and most suitable solution for her clients while focusing on assisting them through their migration journey to Australia. Being initially a migrant herself, Haifaa is invested in providing the required support for people pursuing a better life, careers and opportunities in Australia. Mrs El Kadi has an extensive knowledge in the migration profession and provides advice adapted to the client’s needs, requirements and circumstances. Haifaa speaks four different languages and has excellent communication skills.
Title
Migration Agent (MARN 2318063)
QUALIFICATIONS
Post Graduate Diploma of Australian Law and Practice 2021 - Griffith University Award of Academic Excellence
- Master’s degree in bilingual translation 2007 – University of Westminster, London
- Postgraduate diploma of education 1994 – American University of Beirut
LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES
English, Arabic, French, Italian
FAVOURITE QUOTE
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. -Winston S. Churchill
Peter Lin
Migration Assistant
Peter Lin
Migration Assistant
PROFILE SUMMARY
Mr Peter Lin is a Migration Assistant of Australian Immigration Agency. He has over 3 and half years experience as Assistant Night Manager in Scape (Largest Student Accommodation Provider in Australia) and 1 year experience working in the migration industry. Peter has recently completed his course of Australian Migration and Practice at Griffith University and is really passionate in the migration field. Peter is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Title
Migration Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate Diploma of Australian Migration Law and Practice (Griffith University 2022)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) (University of Queensland 2018)
MIGRATION EXPERIENCE
Partner visas, Employer sponsored visa, student visas, visitor visas, business visas and graduate visas.
INDUSTRY SPECIALISATION
- Customer Service
- Aged Care
- Professional Services
- Property Management Services
- Hospitality
- Education
LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES
English, Mandarin, Taiwanese
FAVOURITE QUOTE
“Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get.” – Forrest Gump.
Susy Raj
Business Liaison Officer
Susy Raj
Business Liaison Officer
PROFILE SUMMARY
Miss Susy Raj has been with the company for more than 4 years. Prior to that, she spent 10 years with solid work experience in executive administration, general administration, sales and marketing, and customer service at airlines and banking sector. She has a range of skills includes problem solving, dispute resolution and overall customer satisfaction. She enjoys working on a myriad of projects and is adept at providing professional administrative work.
Title
Business Liaison Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
Susy graduated from Madras Christian College with a B.Com. in Accounts. She had also undergone different trainings and programs in relation Business management. She had learnt to work with computer systems and applications.
MIGRATION EXPERIENCE
Susy assists all our clients in booking consultations and with their initial enquiries. She is experienced with accounting, business administration and client relationships. She also works as part of our migration support team, providing administrative assistance, where She enjoys assisting and supporting with migration matters for our agents as they guide their clients through the migration process.
INDUSTRY SPECIALISATION
Having immigrated to Australia herself, she understands the stress associated with the migration process, which is why she is dedicated to ensuring all AIA clients succeed in their visa applications. Her customer focus and high attention to detail makes her valuable team member. She strives to help her clients accomplish their migration goals.
FAVOURITE QUOTE
“Hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t work hard.”
Jane Daza
Paralegal – Migration Assistant
Jane Daza
Paralegal – Migration Assistant
PROFILE SUMMARY
Jane is a dedicated and driven Administrative Assistant with more than 5 years of experience in legal administration, contract management, and bid processing, having worked with companies based in the Philippines, in Australia, and in the US. Known for having a proactive approach in sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of others. She is highly adaptable, always open to new ideas, challenges, and learning opportunities. Her career has spanned various roles where she has effectively managed tasks, communicated with clients, and ensured smooth operations.
Title
Paralegal – Migration Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Marketing Management – Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Pedro, Laguna.
MIGRATION EXPERIENCE
Susy assists all our clients in booking consultations and with their initial enquiries. She is experienced with accounting, business administration and client relationships. She also works as part of our migration support team, providing administrative assistance, where She enjoys assisting and supporting with migration matters for our agents as they guide their clients through the migration process.
INDUSTRY SPECIALISATION
Legal Administration
Real Estate
Operations Management
Contract Bidding and Proposals
Client Relations
FAVOURITE QUOTE
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." – Albert Schweitzer
Cherie Maylas
Migration Assistant/Business Liaison
Susy Raj
Business Liaison Officer
PROFILE SUMMARY
Dynamic and results-driven with over 3 years of experience in managing and guiding high-performance teams. Proven expertise in leading projects from inception to completion while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. With over 8 years of experience in U.S. migration, I have adeptly assisted hundreds of clients through the migration process. My expertise also includes foundational knowledge of Canadian and Australian migration, which enriches my broad understanding of global migration procedures.
Title
Migration Assistant/Business Liaison
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of Bachelors of Science in Customs Administration
MIGRATION EXPERIENCE
US immigrant and non-immigrant visas
Visa Visa Specialization
Family-based US visas, Fiancée Visa, tourist visas, permanent residency, and US Citizenship
Industry Specialization
Migration, Customer Service, Logistics, Hospitality
FAVOURITE QUOTE
"The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are." – JP Morgan