Visa refused or cancelled? Act immediately.
Strict time limits apply to visa appeals. I have 27 years of experience representing clients at the ART, Federal Circuit Court, Federal Court, and in ministerial intervention applications. Don't wait.
Visa refused or cancelled? You may have as little as 21 days to lodge an appeal. Time limits are strict and cannot be extended.
Visa Appeals & Cancellation Defence Lawyer
How I can help
- Visa Refusal Appeals Expert review and appeal of refused visa applications. I analyse the decision, identify legal errors, and advise on the best path forward.
- Visa Cancellation Defence Strategic defence against visa cancellation decisions under s.109, s.116, s.128, and s.501. Urgent advice and formal submissions.
- ART Tribunal Representation Experienced representation at the Administrative Review Tribunal. Compelling submissions and advocacy at hearings.
- Federal Circuit Court Appeals Judicial review applications in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Identifying jurisdictional errors in tribunal decisions.
- Federal Court Appeals Federal Court appeals on questions of law. Complex migration law arguments for cases with significant legal issues.
- Ministerial Intervention Compelling submissions requesting the Minister to exercise discretion under s.351 and s.501J of the Migration Act.
- s.501 Character Cancellation Defence against visa cancellation on character grounds under s.501. Representations, tribunal appeals, and ministerial intervention.
- Bridging Visa Advice Urgent advice on bridging visa entitlements, conditions, and options while your appeal is pending.
- Natural Justice Responses Expert responses to natural justice letters, adverse information notices, and requests for comment from the Department.
- PIC 4020 Defence Accused of providing false documents or misleading information? PIC 4020 carries 3-year and 10-year bans. Expert defence and submissions.
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.