Australian Visa & Immigration Law Specialists

Sydney based immigration law firm

Expertise

ALC Lawyers is a Sydney based law firm specialising exclusively in Australian immigration law. We are a boutique firm comprised of experts with more than 60 years of combined experience in visas and immigration law.

National Innovation Visa

A fast-tracked permanent residency visa option for individuals with internationally recognised achievements or significant investments in key sectors.

Employer Sponsored Visas

Temporary and permanent visa pathways for skilled workers to address labour shortages in Australia. These visas require sponsorship from an Australian employer.

Family Visas

Australian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor their spouse or partner for permanent residency. In certain circumstances, parent migration pathways are also available.

   
     
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   M Merchant 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I had a wonderful experience with ALC Lawyers and cannot recommend them enough! A special thanks to Karen and Ahmad for their exceptional support and guidance throughout my 186 visa application. They made the process smooth and stress-free with their professionalism and attention to detail. Highly recommend their services!
  
 
 
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   R Wood 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Huge thank you to Carol, Cathal and the ALC Lawyers team for managing the end-to-end process for my Australian Permanent Residency. They made what is naturally a stressful process, easy, and communicated exceptionally throughout.

My application wasn’t the most straightforward and they handled the curveballs like true professionals.

Couldn’t recommend them any more!
  
 
 
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   K Thomson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Karen guided my partner and me through our permanent residency application, and I can’t thank or recommend her enough. The process was long and, at times, stressful, but she made it manageable from start to finish.

Karen explained each step clearly, kept us informed, and was always quick to respond when we had questions or worries (we had more than a few questions throughout). Her knowledge of the system was invaluable and honestly worth every penny when considering how tedious the process can be.

If you’re looking for an immigration agent who is knowledgeable, patient and genuinely invested, please consider reaching out to Karen.
  
 
 
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   R Chrish 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I recently got my PR, and I’m so happy to have had ALC Lawyers supporting me throughout my immigration journey.

Before getting my PR, I had two 482 visas, one transferred from my previous employer and another sponsored by my current employer. ALC handled both applications, and everything went smoothly with their guidance and support.

When I became eligible for the 186 visa, their team took the time to review my immigration history and documents and guide me on the best pathway to take based on my situation. They were very thorough with the whole process and made sure everything was checked properly before lodging the application.

One thing I really appreciated was how organized and proactive they were. They reviewed my application several times and even asked me to go through it myself to make sure there were no errors or incorrect information. They also kept track of documents that were about to expire and followed up with me to get updated ones well in advance, without waiting for the immigration department to request them. It really showed how much attention they give to every detail.

My employer also uses ALC for our colleagues’ visa applications, and the experience has been consistently positive. It’s reassuring to know you’re dealing with a team that genuinely takes the time to guide you and make sure everything is in order.

A special thanks to Karen and Cathal, who were absolutely amazing throughout the process. I really appreciate their guidance, patience and support, which made the whole journey so much easier and less stressful.

I would definitely recommend ALC Lawyers to anyone looking for immigration assistance. Getting PR or any Australian Visa can be a stressful journey, but having the right people guiding you makes a huge difference. I’m genuinely grateful to the team for helping me through this important milestone! ❤️
  
 
 
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   J Sharpe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Fantastic Lawyers know their stuff and managed to find a pathway to PR that we did not consider previously.  Highly recommend Cathal and the team.
  
 
 
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   C Diaz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  We couldn’t be happier with the service we received. Carol and the team were incredibly professional, supportive, and helpful throughout our permanent residency application. The process can be stressful and overwhelming, but they guided us through every step and made us feel confident that we were in good hands.
(Important, they didn’t charge for every call or email we exchanged like other companies do.)

We’re extremely grateful for all their hard work, dedication, and support in helping us achieve such an important milestone in our lives.

A huge thank you to Carol and everyone at the firm. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and caring immigration law team!
  
 
 
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   C Soutar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  The team at ALC Lawyers are fantastic. I have used them for years for my sponsorship and PR applications. Karen was great throughout the whole PR journey - she was thorough and was always available to take a call or answer questions. It’s a long process but she made it super easy. I have recommended others to use ALC too and they’ve all had nothing but great things to say. I can’t thank them enough for getting me my PR!
  
 
 
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   G Galsanjamts 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Highly recommend ALC Lawyers and especially Ruobing Yang. Ruobing was professional, knowledgeable and always responsive throughout the process. Really appreciate all his guidance and support along the way. Thank you, Ruobing and the ALC team!
  
 
 
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   L McKay 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Cathal, Carol and the team have been a pleasure to work with, making a complex process feel very smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!
  
 
 
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   E Borthwick 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  After 10 years in the making, I've finally received the best news!

What a journey it's been, and I couldn't be more grateful to have had ALC Lawyers, Cathal and most recently Karen! (I believe 4 visas through ALC in total.)

From the very beginning, they were incredibly supportive, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in helping me through what has been a very long process. They are nothing short of amazing at what they do.

Karen, thank you for your patience, guidance and calm through every stage of the visa process. I truly appreciate everything you've done.

If you're looking for immigration lawyers who know their stuff and genuinely care, I can't recommend ALC Lawyers, Cathal and Karen highly enough.

Thank you for making this happen ❤️💫