Your path to permanent residence.
Skilled migration, employer-sponsored permanent residence, and regional pathways — expert guidance from EOI strategy through to visa grant. 27 years of immigration law experience.
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Australian Permanent Residence Lawyer
How I can help
- Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent Points-tested permanent residence without employer or state sponsorship. Independent pathway for skilled workers with high points scores.
- Subclass 190 — State Nominated State-nominated permanent residence with additional 5 points. Requires commitment to live and work in the nominating state or territory.
- Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional Regional skilled migration pathway. Temporary visa with pathway to permanent residence after 3 years of regional living and working.
- Subclass 186 — ENS Permanent Employer Nomination Scheme permanent residence. Direct entry, TRT stream, and labour agreement pathways for employer-sponsored workers.
- Subclass 187 — RSMS Permanent Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme permanent residence for workers in regional Australia. Direct entry and TRT streams.
- EOI & SkillSelect Strategy Strategic Expression of Interest lodgement and SkillSelect optimisation. Maximise your points score and invitation prospects.
- Skills Assessment Skills assessment applications through the correct assessing authority for your nominated occupation and visa pathway.
- PR Refusal Appeals Expert review and appeal of refused permanent residence applications. Identifying errors and representing you at the ART.
- Pathway Planning Comprehensive permanent residence pathway planning. Identifying the fastest and most secure route to Australian permanent residence.
- Points Test Optimisation Detailed analysis of your points score with strategies to maximise your total. Age, English, qualifications, and experience claims.
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.