Meet our Team

Our Team

Your trusted immigration partner for professional advice and services regarding all your Australian visa needs.

Ruby Fowdar, Australian Immigration Agency Consultant

Ruby Fowdar

Managing Director

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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 and memberships

  • Bachelor of Commerce – La Trobe University
  • Registered Migration Agent – Griffith University

Languages

English, Tamil

Favourite 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, Australian Immigration Consultant

Nataliya Waszkiewicz

Migration Agent, Advisory Team

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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.

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

  • 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
  • Professional 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
Portrait of Haifaa, Australian Immigration Agency

Haifaa El Kadi

Migration Agent

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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.

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

Languages

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, Expert Immigration Consultant

Peter Lin

Migration Agent

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Profile summary

Peter Lin has two years of experience in the immigration industry, supporting clients across partner, employer-sponsored, student, visitor, business and graduate visa matters at Australian Immigration Agency. He holds a Graduate Diploma of Australian Migration Law and Practice from Griffith University and is passionate about helping clients navigate the migration process. Peter also brings more than three and a half years of experience as an Assistant Night Manager at Scape, with a strong background in customer service and accommodation operations. He is fluent in English and Mandarin.

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

Languages

English, Mandarin, Taiwanese

Favourite quote

“Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get.”

Forrest Gump
Portrait of Susy Raj, Australian Immigration Agency

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.

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

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Marketing Management – Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Pedro, Laguna.

Migration experience

Jane provides administrative support across our migration support teams, helping our agents keep client matters organised and progressing smoothly. Her work includes coordinating information, maintaining records and assisting with day-to-day case administration. With a careful and adaptable approach, she supports the team in managing enquiries and documentation, contributing to a responsive and well-organised experience for clients throughout 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

Cherie Maylas

Migration Assistant/​Business Liaison

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.

Qualifications

Graduate of Bachelors of Science in Customs Administration

Migration experience

US immigrant and non-⁠immigrant visas

Visa specialisation

Family-⁠based US visas, Fiancée Visa, tourist visas, permanent residency, and US Citizenship

Industry specialisation

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
Angel Villarama

Angelique Villarama

Paralegal and Migration Assistant

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Profile summary

Angelique is a dedicated and results-driven Paralegal and Migration Assistant with a decade of extensive experience in the visa processing industry. Her professional journey began with specializing in US visa applications and has expanded significantly into Australian migration services. She adopts a highly structured, proactive, and client-centered approach to her work, consistently ensuring that every application is handled with precision, meticulous attention to detail, and empathy. Known for her strong organizational capabilities and adaptive problem-solving skills, she seamlessly bridges communication between clients and migration agents to navigate complex visa workflows smoothly.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management – Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite Campus

Migration experience

Angelique provides end-to-end support to clients throughout their entire migration journey. She guides clients step-by-step through complex migration procedures, prepares tailored lists of required documentation, carefully reviews submitted files, and conducts thorough mock interviews to fully prepare applicants for embassy evaluations. In her current role supporting Australian migration, she collaborates closely with registered migration agents to coordinate client intake, gather vital information, and assemble complete document packages required for successful case filings.

Industry specialisation

  • Client Relations & Communications
  • Australian Migration Support & Compliance
  • US Visa & Embassy Interview Preparation
  • Document Verification & Case Management
  • Operations Management

Favourite quote

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

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