Shalini Vellapandian
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Shalini Vellapandian

Shalini Vellapandian

Principal Solicitor Focus Migration

location
Canberra, ACT
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6126100..

About Shalini

Shalini Vellapandian is the Principal Solicitor at Focus Migration, bringing over 15 years of comprehensive legal experience to her role. Her expertise spans more than nine years in immigration law, focusing on family, skilled, and corporate migration. Shalini's prior role as a Senior Associate at Fragomen, a globally recognised immigration law firm, honed her skills in advising significant public and private companies, as well as assisting smaller enterprises, individuals, and families with their migration needs. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Tasmania and has furthered her legal acumen with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law in Sydney. Shalini is an active member of the Law Society of the ACT and the Migration Institute of Australia. Her ability to communicate fluently in Bahasa Malaysia further enhances her capacity to assist a diverse clientele.

Practice Areas

Immigration Law

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Resume

Experience

Principal Immigration Solicitor
Principal Immigration Solicitor
Focus Migration
Oct 2012 - Present · 13 years 8 months
Senior Associate, Solicitor & Registered Migration Agent
Senior Associate, Solicitor & Registered Migration Agent
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
May 2007 - Sep 2012 · 5 years 4 months

Education

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
College of Law, Sydney
2004 - 2004
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of Tasmania, Hobart
1995 - 1999

Contact Information

Canberra, ACT

LocationLevel 5, 15 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6126100..
WebsiteView Website

Practice Certificate

Name
Shalini Vellapandian
Certification type
Unrestricted Private 25/26
Region
CANBERRA, ACT, 2601
CheckLast checked: 17 Jun 2026•
Checked with the ACT Law Society

Practice Categories

Immigration Law
  • General Advice
  • Visas