Nadine Elhage

Nadine Elhage, a Senior Associate Lawyer at Harbourside Legal Services Group, brings a decade of legal experience and a robust academic foundation to her practice. Graduating from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Laws in 2012, Nadine has been admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and is also authorised to practise in the High Court of Australia. In her distinguished career, Nadine has cultivated a comprehensive understanding of immigration law, marked by her role as Head of Judicial and Administrative Merits Review in a previous capacity. This role honed her expertise in navigating the intricacies inherent in complex immigration matters, including visa refusals, cancellations, appeals, and Ministerial intervention requests. In her current role, Nadine oversees the Immigration Division, skilfully managing a broad spectrum of immigration cases. Her work includes the preparation of detailed submissions and representing clients in hearings before the Migration and Refugee Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. She is adept at handling cases in the Federal Circuit Court and specialises in intricate issues involving character tests, health waivers, fraud criteria, and visa cancellations. Nadine's proficiency extends to business innovation and investor visas, and she is skilled in drafting submissions to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection regarding compelling circumstances. Her practice also covers a wide range of visa categories, such as family, employer-sponsored, skilled, student, protection, and citizenship visas. Additionally, Nadine is experienced in advising detainees on viable visa solutions to prevent deportation. Her commitment to delivering meticulously tailored legal advice is evident in her preparation of Immigration Advice Statements, ensuring clients are informed of the most suitable visa options based on individual circumstances and relevant legislation. Nadine’s work reflects her dedication to achieving favourable outcomes for both foreign and domestic clients dealing with complex migration matters.