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About Nilesh Nandan – Immigration Lawyer BBUS (Accy) LLB (QUT) GDLP MBA RMA 0104983

I was admitted to practice law in Australia in 1993. I first became registered as an Australian Migration Agent when launching MyVisa in 1999. Managing immigration applications is all I’ve ever done since. And I love it!

My first desk (one which I could truly call my own) was a crude bench in a shared cubicle, above an inner-city chicken shop.

Today I operate multiple offices across Australia, including locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

I don't want to be surprised!

I’ve now spent more than 20,000 hours advising visa applicants and their sponsors. Every day I travel to one of our MyVisa® offices Australia-wide. I meet with clients like you, face-to-face, or offer my advice by telephone in cases where things need to be actioned urgently.

I migrated with my parents, two older sisters and younger brother to Australia in 1976, after the Australian Labour Party abandoned the White Australia Policy, landing in Australia by boat.

I started school at the local public primary school, riding there daily on my Madison 10-speed racer. I became studious in the hope that better marks would immunise me from school-yard bullying. That didn’t work.

I attended Brisbane Grammar School, loved math, reluctantly learned Latin, and played rugby before studying law and accounting at QUT. The QUT program in 1987 was one of Australia’s first combined degrees.

In 1990, I attended Harvard University and completed their Business Case Study Program, a foundation program for their MBA. I returned from the US to Queensland and completed a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. I also completed an MBA in International Business.

Having dedicated all my professional life to Immigration Law, I have now helped several thousand visa applicants and their families get visa grants. I’ve been involved in hundreds of visa appeals at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (the “AAT”, previously called the “MRT”).

My work involves persuading decision-makers to grant visas.

I can represent you at several levels – Departmental, Ministerial Intervention, AAT, IAA, Federal Circuit Court, as well as the Federal Court. Can you benefit from my experience?

Refusals and Cancellations

 I have a special interest (and exceptional success rate) in assisting with visa refusals and visa cancellations. Our practice runs many immigration appeals. I’m fortunate to have been trusted to personally handle more refusals and appeals than most immigration experts would see in their entire careers.

Learning & Teaching

I also get great satisfaction mentoring new immigration lawyers who queue up to complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) with us, and I assist migration agents with their own practices issues. At the same time, I’m blessed to receive mentoring from immigration lawyers and barristers who are far senior to me.

Check out my online Zoom sessions on immigration applications here

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I feel incredibly privileged to assist people like you. My satisfaction comes from helping you get a better outcome. Our fees are more expensive than many agents and some applicants simply won’t be able to afford our fees. I act for a select group of applicants and sponsors who need street-smart, practical advice, fast. Can I help you?

MyVisa® Australia takes care of all visa, sponsorship and citizenship application lodgments and approvals. This involves representation at the Department of Immigration, the Australian Passports Office and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

MyVisa® Lawyers supports visa applicants and their sponsors in appeals made to the Federal Circuit Court and to the Federal Court of Australia.

Cases by Nilesh Nandan

Best Immigration Lawyer In Sydney

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4.9

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Neal O'Loughlin

12:24 27 May 20

Clear and honest advice on what i needed to do. Would highly recommend

Shaveta Sehgal

09:15 26 May 20

Replying queries quickly with best options available. Highly recommended

PREM CHHETRI

07:15 20 May 20

fantastic highly recommended nilesh nandan .

Kinshuk Thakur

02:05 16 May 20

Would definitely go and talk to him before lodging any visa. He is honestly down to earth and offers great advice.

Nica Dela Cruz

05:23 04 May 20

I booked for a 10min free consultation with Nilesh and he confidently answered my concern immediately. I am so happy that I searched his website to answer my question right away. Thank you Nilesh!

Daniel Halle

01:56 03 May 20

I reached out to Nilesh with some queries. Despite it not being something he was able to assist with, Nilesh still took the time out of his day to assist us in pointing us in the right direction.Genuine and helpful! I cannot thank him enough!

Musa Albdoor

01:05 30 Apr 20

Very good service and easy to deal . Highly recommended it.

Tash tash bb

01:07 29 Apr 20

I would highly recommend Nilesh and his firm and wouldnot hesitate to give 5 stars. The level of communication I had with him was great.He was also able to educate me laws, rules and regulations in simple term as well as provide me pros and cons of the situation I am in regarding my partner visa.very approachable and very professional.Have left a remarkably significant experience as he looks after my best insterest.Very higly recommended!

V M

20:53 28 Apr 20

I really appreciated the honest conversation about my visa issues. The FREE 10 minute chat helped me to decided if I wanted to go ahead with his service. Thank you for being honest and straight forward in your approach.

Livia Baro

09:59 25 Apr 20

I’m very thankful to My Visa team to help me through out my visa process. Recently I have received my permanent residency which made my life and future secure. I highly recommend Nilesh and his team for difficult visa matters. They will find a solution for you 👍🏻

Best Immigration Lawyer In Melbourne

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4.9

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Harpreet Sandhu

09:35 25 May 20

I would like to express my heart felt gratitude for mr Nilesh Nandan and his team for the superb service provided, commitment to work and his expertise in his field . I highly recommend MyVisa immigration lawyers to anyone for any sort of migration matters . Excellent service 👍🙏👍 Special shout out for krishlyn who is always available for any query 🤩Thanks you team.100% recommended

Tamara Harkin

07:16 21 May 20

Excellent service, provided me with great information and advised that I was ok to apply for a visa without legal assistance. I hugely appreciate this honesty

Muhammad Farooq

08:58 05 May 20

Professional advice and straight to the point. Not like other agents out there don’t have clear answer and misguide you. Very helpful with clear, simple advice what to do.

Judy Nyanchoka

04:03 04 May 20

He listened to m list of queries that I need help with. He was able to provide me with options that would work for me

mari-wenn Brachet

01:01 04 May 20

Nilesh knew very well about my problem before we talked on the phone. Si je was extremely clear, precise and helpful. I’m glad I asked his service

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01:16 25 Apr 20

Very professional and helpful with a lot of useful tips 🙂

Maninder Singh

00:17 25 Apr 20

It was a great experience to talk with Nilesh, I had queried about Bridging Visa and he give me the advice over the phone without any fee which is quite opposite of other migration agents who ask you to visit their office, charge you fee, confuse you with half info. Once again “Nilesh Nandan” you are a legend. Thanks for showing me the light in this dark night. Sure I will see u soon. Lots of respect.

Nick Karuku

05:09 24 Apr 20

Nilesh and his team give the best advice; this I came to realise the first time I had a consultation with him. Not only did I find the service provided an A+, I also realised the importance of having legal counsel in any matters regarding Immigration. Professional during consultations, quick follow ups through emails and/or phone calls. Highly recommend....

Muhammad Javeed

04:29 22 Apr 20

Nilesh listened to my visa application case patiently and provided a honest opinion upfront. I was really happy to have the conversation with him. Highly appreciated and highly recommended.

Chaitanya Rajhansa

02:13 08 Apr 20

Had a brief chat with Nilesh. He was able to provide satisfactory answers to my queries.

Best Immigration Lawyer In Brisbane

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4.8

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Taylor Sloane

03:12 16 May 20

Very honest and helpful ! Appreciate your knowledge and confidence ! Thank you =)

Harry San

02:52 13 May 20

Definitely recommended. Nilesh is helpful and provide you right advice. Don't waste your time at all. Spot on. Professional and knowledgeable .

Natalia Ancora

23:11 30 Apr 20

I had a quick call with Mr Nandan and I was very satisfied as he pointed me in the right direction. I would highly recommend to at least discuss your case with Mr. Nandan.Good luck guys!

Georgia Aldred

02:48 28 Apr 20

Had a quick phone call with Nilesh. Very confident and knowledgeable with 20 years of experience. I believe he will be able to help us.

krishh yarlagadda

06:14 26 Apr 20

I had a quick chat with Mr Nandan and his guidance was very genuine and was in right direction he sounds very knowledgeable and professional.Best lawyers I highly recommend ppl to atleast discuss your case with them Nilesh was extremely prompt and efficient in his communication with me. The conversation with MyVisa was pretty good. Booking was simple and fast, and the conversation with the lawyer was straight foward and very clearing.

Shira Cupa

07:51 09 Apr 20

Nilesh was extremely prompt, professional and efficient in his communication with me. Outlining clearly how he was able to help me, and the steps I would take in order to achieve a successful outcome. Nilesh also offers payment plans which is extremely helpful given the expense of complex immigration and legal matters.

Richard Gillett

04:52 27 Mar 20

Nilesh responded very quickly to a request for advice. Following his advice I have resolved my immediate immigration problem and going forward I am sure I would similar support in a professional whilst friendly manner

Owen Weishar

06:38 24 Mar 20

Very knowledgable, understanding and a great communicator.

Amy wall

06:35 24 Mar 20

Very helpful and gave lots of useful advice!

Zek

21:07 25 Feb 20

I contacted (I must admit, erroneously) Nilesh Nandan as a starting point for my enquiries into a partnership visa, but he returned my enquiry with a phone call and answered the questions I asked, before referring me to a Migration Agent who could better assist me.If needed, I will certainly consider returning to Mr Nandan for assistance when his field of law becomes relevant to my case.

Best Immigration Lawyer In Perth

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5.0

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Ahmed Shaker

11:14 25 May 20

Nilesh provided with an honest and quick advice for my inquiry. He is very professional, and I highly recommend him.

Janelle d

09:41 13 May 20

Prompt response and excellent honest advice. Thank you for making a stressful time easier.

Ludwina Serrao

09:01 25 Apr 20

I am very very happy with the service that I received from MyVisa team. Recently I have just received my permanent residency and I am very thankful to Nilesh and his other team members who were always there to guide me through this path. I strongly recommend MyVisa to all of you out there who are struggling to overcome their visa issues. My expectations are very high with Nilesh. My heart-full thanks to MyVisa team.

Jason Callaghan

00:23 08 Apr 20

Nilesh was able to quickly and accuratly clarrify some important concerns i had in relation to the immigration process. Nilesh was very proffesional and i found his personality very easy to work with. I woukd definantly reccomend Nilesh as a proffesional in this area.

Stephan Schoeman

03:22 03 Apr 20

Very professional and knows what he's talking about. I would highly recommend him.

Chhaya Sharma

04:28 26 Feb 20

Nilesh has provided me with a true insight of the process for Health wavier, highly recommend him - A.S.

Gaston G

03:24 26 Feb 20

He was very polite and helpful during a stressful time and gave me wonderful advice to proceed even if I wasn't able to use his services

Robert Lucas

09:14 26 Dec 19

Hi I Robert lucas I need advice on a visa for my partner so I contacted my visa and discuss what I need to do I was give advice how to go about it cost was discussed and I cam away very happy with the advice I strongly recommend this service to any one that need advice and help once again I cannot thank you enough for your service regards Robert Lucas

Valeriya O

15:27 20 Dec 19

Thank you for the prompt reply to my enquiry. Professional and efficient. Highly recommended

Saira

11:41 03 Dec 19

I was refused my protection visa and now engaged in the services of Nilesh who even contacted me on a Saturday morning as I was not expecting this outcome .I was lostEvery step of the way he is with you through the process .I call and text him as all this is fairly new to me and I get almost immediate response from him and his time which is amazing.Well Done Nilesh

Best Immigration Lawyer In Australia

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Saniya Mirza Ghauri

03:56 13 Mar 19

It was good have a quick free 10 mins consultation with Nilesh he gave my right advise . What needs to be done on my application.It was quite stressed before about my application. After speaking to him i am relaxed and now know what needs to be done.Thanks nilesh

Verma Deepak

20:35 17 May 18

Toni Jindal

10:08 15 Mar 18

Parbh Kharoud

09:56 15 Mar 18

Best lawyers..i highly recommend ppl to atleast discuss your case with them.i am very satisfied from day one with them.They are just great.Thanks nilesh and ieva for being such a great help.

Lovepreet Singh Dulat

09:54 15 Mar 18

Gaganpreet Singh Ghuman

09:52 15 Mar 18

Sahil Nijhawan

10:25 27 Jan 18

These guys are the best at what they do . Highly recommend their services .

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12:38 11 Aug 17

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