Immigration Lawyer for Australian Visas
Refusals, Cancellations and Appeals Expert

Consultation fees at MyVisa start from $97 for a 10-minute session with Nilesh Nandan. Full matter fees depend on visa complexity and are quoted transparently upfront with a detailed costs disclosure, as required by the Legal Profession Uniform Law. We offer fixed-fee arrangements so you know the total cost before you commit.

Act immediately — strict time limits apply. Most visa refusals can be appealed to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) within 21 or 28 days of the decision. Nilesh Nandan has 27 years of experience overturning visa refusals and can assess your prospects in a quick consultation. Do not delay, as missing the deadline means losing your right to appeal.

Yes. Visa cancellations under sections 109, 116, or 501 of the Migration Act can be challenged at the Administrative Review Tribunal or, in some cases, the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The appeal timeframe is often as short as 2 business days for section 501 cancellations. Immediate legal advice is critical.

Partner visa (subclass 820/801) processing times vary, but most applicants wait 12–24 months for the provisional visa and an additional 2 years for the permanent stage. Nilesh Nandan can help you prepare a strong application to avoid delays caused by incomplete documentation or compliance issues.

The ART (formerly the AAT/MRT) is an independent body that reviews migration decisions made by the Department of Home Affairs. If your visa application has been refused or your visa cancelled, the ART can reconsider the decision on its merits. MyVisa has extensive experience representing clients at the ART across all Australian states.

While not legally required, a lawyer is most often engaged for complex matters like refusals, cancellations, tribunal appeals, or ministerial intervention requests. I prepare every application and appeal so the strongest available case is put before the decision maker. Nilesh Nandan is a practising solicitor admitted to the High Court of Australia with 32 years of legal experience and 27 years practising exclusively in immigration law. As a legal practitioner holding an unrestricted practising certificate, he is authorised to provide immigration assistance under the Migration Act 1958 and is not required to be registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA).

MyVisa has 8 offices across Australia: Sydney (Haymarket), Milsons Point (North Sydney), Liverpool, Parramatta, Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. We also offer consultations via video call for clients anywhere in Australia or overseas.

Ministerial intervention is a last-resort option where the Minister for Immigration personally intervenes in a case on compassionate or public interest grounds. It is typically pursued after all other avenues (tribunal and court appeals) have been exhausted. Nilesh Nandan has prepared numerous successful ministerial intervention requests over his 27-year career.

The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482 replacement) was introduced in late 2023 and expanded in 2024. It has three streams: the Specialist Skills stream (no salary cap for high earners), the Core Skills stream (for occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List), and the Essential Skills stream (for lower-paid workers in specific sectors). Employers must be approved sponsors. Nilesh Nandan advises both employers and employees on sponsor obligations, nomination requirements, and visa conditions under the new framework.

To apply for Australian citizenship by conferral, you must generally have been a permanent resident for at least 4 years, including at least 12 months as a permanent resident immediately before applying. You must also satisfy the residence requirement (physically present in Australia for at least 4 years, with no more than 12 months outside Australia in the 4-year period). You must pass the citizenship test, demonstrate English proficiency, and be of good character. Nilesh Nandan can review your eligibility and assist with the application.

A protection visa (subclass 866) is available to people in Australia who are refugees or who face significant harm if returned to their home country. Eligibility is assessed against Australia's obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention and the complementary protection framework. Applications are complex and time-sensitive. Nilesh Nandan has extensive experience with protection visa applications, including cases involving character issues and prior refusals.

Overstaying a visa makes you an unlawful non-citizen under the Migration Act 1958. You may be subject to detention and removal, and a 3-year re-entry bar applies in most cases. In some circumstances, a Bridging visa E (BVE) may be available to regularise your status while you make arrangements to depart or apply for another visa. If you have overstayed, you should seek legal advice immediately. Nilesh Nandan can advise on your options and help minimise the consequences.