First, the 5 firms we picked in Sydney, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
Firms we picked
5
Picks last checked
1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
1An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
2A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
3An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
4A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Ajuria Lawyers provides immigration advice and assistance to companies and individuals. The firm is based in Sydney and lists offices in Melbourne, New Zealand, San Jose, Austin and Singapore. It says immigration has been its focus for decades.
What the firm says it handles
Business sponsorships
Employee visas
Visa compliance
Partner visas
Parent visas
Skilled visas
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Significant investor visas
National innovation visa
Why we picked it
An immigration-only Sydney firm whose principal Lillian Ajuria is a Law Society accredited specialist in immigration law and is listed in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW.
Varess specialises in Australian immigration law and provides visa, nomination and sponsorship application advice and representation in courts and tribunals. The firm is based in Sydney at Level 36, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place.
What the firm says it handles
Administrative review Tribunal matters
Federal court and tribunal litigation
Ministerial intervention requests
Citizenship applications
Why we picked it
An immigration-only Sydney practice whose principal Farid Varess is an accredited specialist in immigration law and has been in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW since 2021.
D'Ambra Murphy Lawyers is a migration law practice that provides legal advice and representation. It is located at Suite 601, Level 6, 379-383 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The firm is licensed in NSW and Australia.
What the firm says it handles
Migration advice
Migration advocacy
Notary work & notarial certificates
Why we picked it
A small Sydney migration boutique whose directors Kerry Murphy and Lisa D'Ambra are accredited specialists, with Lisa D'Ambra listed in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW.
Nomos provides legal, immigration and education services for people relocating to Australia and New Zealand. The firm is based in Sydney at Suite 601, 109 Pitt Street.
What the firm says it handles
Health waivers
Employer‑sponsored migration
Skilled migration
Partner and family migration
Citizenship and resident return visas
Merits and judicial review
Why we picked it
An immigration-only Sydney firm whose director Kathryn Viegas is an accredited specialist in immigration law and is listed in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW.
Kah Lawyers is an Australian law firm specialising in migration law, based in Parramatta CBD. The firm provides immigration services to individuals, families and businesses and has been providing services for over 25 years.
What the firm says it handles
Appeals
Employers
Skilled workers
Partner visa
Student visas
Refugees
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Family visas
Citizenship
Why we picked it
A Parramatta immigration boutique whose principal Michael Kah is an accredited specialist in immigration law and is listed in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW.
Free legal help for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia; phones busy, leave your number to be called back.
(02) 8355 7227
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When you need a immigration lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a immigration lawyer:
A visa application has been refused or a visa cancelled, and review rights may apply.
You are sponsoring someone, or being sponsored, and the requirements look complicated.
Your visa history is complex and a new application depends on it.
Questions about immigration lawyers in Sydney
How does Zoe pick immigration lawyers in Sydney?
Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
What does immigration law cover?
Visas: refused applications and cancellations, review rights, sponsorship, and complex visa histories. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
When do people speak to a immigration lawyer?
Situations where people commonly speak to a immigration lawyer: A visa application has been refused or a visa cancelled, and review rights may apply; You are sponsoring someone, or being sponsored, and the requirements look complicated; Your visa history is complex and a new application depends on it. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
Are there free options for immigration matters in Sydney?
Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) and Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) under free options.
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Ajuria Lawyers provides immigration advice and assistance to companies and individuals. The firm is based in Sydney and lists offices in Melbourne, New Zealand, San Jose, Austin and Singapore. It says immigration has been its focus for decades.
What the firm says it handles
Business sponsorships
Employee visas
Visa compliance
Partner visas
Parent visas
Skilled visas
+2 moreShow fewer
Significant investor visas
National innovation visa
Why we picked it
An immigration-only Sydney firm whose principal Lillian Ajuria is a Law Society accredited specialist in immigration law and is listed in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW.
Varess specialises in Australian immigration law and provides visa, nomination and sponsorship application advice and representation in courts and tribunals. The firm is based in Sydney at Level 36, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place.
What the firm says it handles
Administrative review Tribunal matters
Federal court and tribunal litigation
Ministerial intervention requests
Citizenship applications
Why we picked it
An immigration-only Sydney practice whose principal Farid Varess is an accredited specialist in immigration law and has been in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW since 2021.
D'Ambra Murphy Lawyers is a migration law practice that provides legal advice and representation. It is located at Suite 601, Level 6, 379-383 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The firm is licensed in NSW and Australia.
What the firm says it handles
Migration advice
Migration advocacy
Notary work & notarial certificates
Why we picked it
A small Sydney migration boutique whose directors Kerry Murphy and Lisa D'Ambra are accredited specialists, with Lisa D'Ambra listed in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW.
Nomos provides legal, immigration and education services for people relocating to Australia and New Zealand. The firm is based in Sydney at Suite 601, 109 Pitt Street.
What the firm says it handles
Health waivers
Employer‑sponsored migration
Skilled migration
Partner and family migration
Citizenship and resident return visas
Merits and judicial review
Why we picked it
An immigration-only Sydney firm whose director Kathryn Viegas is an accredited specialist in immigration law and is listed in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW.
Kah Lawyers is an Australian law firm specialising in migration law, based in Parramatta CBD. The firm provides immigration services to individuals, families and businesses and has been providing services for over 25 years.
What the firm says it handles
Appeals
Employers
Skilled workers
Partner visa
Student visas
Refugees
+2 moreShow fewer
Family visas
Citizenship
Why we picked it
A Parramatta immigration boutique whose principal Michael Kah is an accredited specialist in immigration law and is listed in Doyle's Guide's Leading Immigration Lawyers for NSW.
Every immigration law firm we could find in Sydney and its suburbs, sorted by number of reviews. It is a list, not a recommendation, and more reviews does not mean a better firm.
109 firms · 113 offices
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★5.0 out of 5· 1,108 Google reviews
5/153 George St, Liverpool NSW 2170
Listed as: Criminal justice attorney, Law firm, Solicitor, Legal services
