Our extensive experience in this area of the law means that Nevett Ford Lawyers can assist in all dispute related migration matters, including:
- responding to Invitation to Comment or Requests for Further Information,
- visa cancellations and Notices of Intention to Consider Cancellation,
- character and criminal issues,
- Department of Immigration monitoring,
- Freedom of Information reviews,
- citizenship review and cancellations,
- presenting and resolving complex questions of migration law to the Department of Immigration or merit or judicial review bodies,
- merits review,
- judicial review, and
- Ministerial Intervention applications.
Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) cases
The AAT is responsible for providing an independent review process for visa refusals and cancellation decisions.
We strongly recommend that you have a migration lawyer represent you at your AAT hearing. Nevett Ford Lawyers are experts in this Immigration Appeals process and can help prepare your case and advocate for you at your hearing.
Federal Circuit Court – Federal Court – High Court appeal cases
Judicial review of a migration decision is a difficult and complex process. Nevett Ford Lawyers has extensive experience in the court process and can provide you with clear, cost-effective and quality advice and assistance with your appeal ensuring the advice you are given is always of the highest quality.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Ryan Curtis-Griffiths
Director
David Stratton
Managing Director
Helen Zheng
Special Counsel
Heather Dzviti
Senior Lawyer
Rebecca Henzel
Senior Lawyer
Melissa Vincenty
Senior Lawyer
Jacqui Azouz
Lawyer
Lili Sibic
Lawyer
Shalini Kodikara
Paralegal
Chloe Wang
Legal Assistant
Topics We’ve Written About
End of work rights looms for Working Holiday and Work and Holiday Visa Holders
By 31 December 2023 all Working Holiday visa holders (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa holders (subclass 462) who have been working for their existing employer for 6 months must move jobs. We recommend visa holders and employer start making plans for this...
Department of Home Affairs expand access to Permanent Residency for Overseas Workers
A number of positive changes are finally here for overseas workers in Australia. From 25 November 2023, TSS subclass 482 and 457 visa holders now have access to permanent residency via the subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) visa regardless of their visa...
Changes to the Working Holiday Maker program coming soon – what you need to know.
The Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program consists of two categories: the Working Holiday (subclass 417) and the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas. Individuals holding these visa subclasses are collectively known as Working Holiday Makers (WHMs). The primary...
Landmark High Court Ruling Challenges Government with Prospect of Damages for Unlawful Detention
On November 8th, the High Court of Australia delivered a ground-breaking verdict declaring indefinite immigration detention as illegal. This ruling, overturning a twenty year old practice initiated by the previous coalition government, has set off a series of hurried...
NEW Australian Permanent Residency visa pathways
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 Visa to Permanent Residency The Australian Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that on 25 November 2023 there will be changes implemented to the employer-sponsored permanent residency program. After the Employer...
NEW Pacific Engagement Visa (“PEV”) – Australia
The Australian government has introduced the Pacific Engagement Visa (“PEV”). Eligible applicants will enter a ballot process and there are 3,000 permanent Australian visas to be granted annually. Applicants must satisfy certain eligibility criteria to secure...
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