Immigration lawyer for refusals, cancellations and appeals
Tell me what has happened. I’ll identify your options and explain the next step, whether your matter involves a visa refusal, cancellation, appeal or complex application.
Visa refused or cancelled? Strict time limits apply — act immediately.
Trusted by clients across Australia for 27 years
How I can help
- Visa Refusals Expert review and appeal of refused visa applications. I analyse the decision, identify legal errors, and advise on the best path forward.
- Visa Cancellations Strategic defence against visa cancellation decisions under s.109, s.116, s.128, and s.501, providing urgent advice and formal submissions.
- Visa Expiry Urgent advice for clients whose visas are expiring or have expired. I assess your options, including bridging visas, to avoid unlawful status.
- ART Tribunal Appeals Experienced representation at the Administrative Review Tribunal. I prepare compelling submissions and represent you at hearings.
- Court Appeals Federal Circuit Court and Federal Court judicial reviews. I identify jurisdictional errors and run complex legal arguments.
- Ministerial Intervention Compelling submissions requesting the Minister to exercise discretion under s.351 and s.501J of the Migration Act.
- Protection Visas Asylum and refugee protection visa applications. Strong track record in complex matters including LGBTQ+ and family violence cases.
- Criminal Record Problems Advice for visa applicants with criminal records, including character waivers and s.501 cancellation defence.
- Unlawful Status Problems Urgent advice for clients who are unlawfully in Australia, including options to regularise status and avoid detention.
- PIC 4020 — False Documents Accused of providing false documents or misleading information? PIC 4020 carries 3-year and 10-year bans. Expert defence and natural justice letter responses.
- Visitor Visas Tourist and visitor visa applications for individuals and families, including complex cases involving previous refusals or health issues.
- Study & Training Visas Student visa applications, extensions, and condition compliance advice for international students studying in Australia.
- Family & Partner Visas Partner, spouse, de facto, and family reunion visas. Thorough, compassionate guidance through one of the most personal visa processes.
- Working & Skilled Visas Skilled migration pathways including SID 482, ENS 186, RSMS 187, skilled independent, and employer-sponsored visas.
- Australian Citizenship Australian citizenship applications, eligibility assessment, application preparation, and citizenship test preparation.
- EOIs & Skills Assessments Expression of Interest lodgements, SkillSelect strategy, and skills assessment applications for skilled migration pathways.
- Health Problems Advice and submissions for visa applicants with health conditions that may affect their visa outcome, including waiver applications.
- Documentation Problems Advice and solutions for clients with missing, incorrect, or disputed documentation affecting their visa application.
- Other Visas Bridging visas, regional visas, business visas, and other visa subclasses. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Where I see clients
- Sydney — Haymarket Our principal Sydney office is located in the heart of the CBD at 420 Pitt Street, Haymarket — just minutes from Central Station. We serve clients from all parts of Greater Sydney, including the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Northern Beaches, and South-West Sydney.
- Milsons Point — North Sydney Our Milsons Point office is located on the northern side of the Harbour Bridge at 68 Alfred Street South, serving clients from the North Shore, Northern Beaches, and Upper North Shore.
- Liverpool — South-West Sydney Our Liverpool office serves the diverse South-West Sydney community, including Liverpool, Fairfield, Cabramatta, and Campbelltown — one of Australia's most culturally rich regions.
- Parramatta — Western Sydney Our Parramatta office is located in the heart of Parramatta CBD at 103 George Street, serving clients from Western Sydney including Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, and the Hills District.
- Newcastle — Hunter Valley Our Newcastle office is located at 189 Union Street, The Junction, serving the Hunter Valley region including Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, and the Central Coast.
- Melbourne — CBD Our Melbourne office is located on Level 30 of the prestigious Collins Place at 35 Collins Street, serving clients across Victoria and interstate.
- Brisbane — CBD Our Brisbane office is located at Level 12, 179 North Quay in the heart of the CBD, serving clients across Queensland including the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
- Perth — CBD Need help with a visa refusal, cancellation, appeal or application in Western Australia? Book a consultation with me, Nilesh Nandan. I have practised exclusively in Australian immigration law since 1999, and I can meet you at St Georges Terrace or by video.