Your trusted partner in navigating the complex world of Australian immigration, providing personalised guidance and support for a successful journey.
At Galea & Faustin Solicitors, we understand that the immigration process can be daunting, filled with intricate procedures and ever-changing regulations. Our dedicated and knowledgeable legal team specialises in providing expert guidance and support across a wide range of immigration matters, including General Skilled Migration, Employer-Sponsored Visas, Business Innovation and Investor Visas, Partner Visas, Family Visas, Student Visas, and Visa Appeals and Cancellations.
We approach each case with diligence, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to client satisfaction. Our personalised, attentive service ensures that every client receives the highest level of care and support throughout their immigration journey.
Melbourne-based immigration lawyers for employer‑sponsored visas (482 Skills in Demand & 186 ENS), partner/spouse visas, PR pathways, visa refusals, ART (Administrative Review Tribunal) appeals and visa cancellation matters. We combine legal strategy with rigorous evidence planning so your application, response or appeal is complete, compliant and persuasive.
Need urgent help? If you’ve received a refusal, a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC) or your sponsor can no longer nominate you, book an urgent consultation. Strict time limits may apply.
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Next step: Book a consultation. We’ll provide a clear action plan and a fixed‑fee estimate where appropriate.
SID became the main employer‑sponsored temporary visa from 7 December 2024. Income settings and occupation mapping were updated. Previously lodged TSS files continue under prior rules.
For Core Skills streams (including ENS nominations), the income settings were indexed on 1 July 2025. For Specialist Skills, the SSIT increased again on 1 July 2025. We analyse your role, base pay and guaranteed earnings to confirm compliance before lodgement.
Generally up to 180 days at a time (up to 365 days total) across your visa grant to secure a new sponsor, apply for another visa or depart. Work options exist during this period but depend on your specific conditions—ask us before you act.
Occupation mismatch, salary below thresholds or market rate, weak business case for the role, incomplete references, and missing English/licensing evidence. We pre‑audit your file to avoid these traps.
It depends on time limits, maintaining lawful status, and whether new evidence fixes the original refusal. We’ll recommend the path with the highest probability of success and the right timing.
Consistent financial (joint accounts/bills), household (shared responsibility), social (witness statements, photos, invites) and commitment (future plans, beneficiaries) evidence—organised over time, not just a one‑off dump.
Act immediately. We draft a structured response with supporting evidence addressing risk, hardship and rehabilitation, and manage any ART/judicial avenues.
Yes, for common visa pathways and many ART matters. Complex cancellation/character work is often staged.
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