Comprehensive Immigration Law Services in Sydney
Expert Immigration Assistance Across All Visa Categories
Sellanes Clark Immigration Law Specialists provides comprehensive immigration law services to individuals, families, and businesses throughout Australia and internationally. With 45+ years of combined industry experience, a 99% success rate across 30,000+ matters, and the unique insider knowledge of founder Carlos Sellanes (20+ years with Australia’s Department of Immigration), we deliver proven results across every visa category and immigration matter.
Whether you need assistance with skilled migration, partner visas, employer sponsorship, Australian citizenship, or complex immigration appeals, our Sydney-based team combines technical expertise with personalized service to give your application the strongest possible chance of success.
Our Immigration Services
Complex Immigration Matters
Australian immigration law involves intricate regulations, frequent policy changes, and significant discretionary powers held by decision-makers. Complex immigration matters require experienced immigration lawyers who understand not just the law, but how it’s applied in practice.
Our complex immigration services include:
- Visa Refusals: When applications are refused, we analyze the decision, identify grounds for appeal, and represent clients at Administrative Appeals Tribunal hearings
- Visa Cancellations: Urgent assistance with cancellations under section 501 (character grounds) or other provisions
- Character Issues: Responding to character concerns, preparing submissions, and advocating for favorable outcomes.
- Health Waivers: Applications demonstrating that visa grants won’t result in significant cost to Australian health services
- Ministerial Intervention: Requests under sections 417, 48B, or 351 when standard pathways are unavailable
- Judicial Reviews: Federal Court appeals when AAT outcomes are unfavorable
Carlos’s background working inside the Department of Immigration proves invaluable in complex matters—he understands exactly how decision-makers evaluate cases and what strategies are most effective.
Our Services
Businesses seeking skilled workers from overseas face complex sponsorship obligations, compliance requirements, and multiple visa options. Our corporate immigration services help employers navigate these challenges efficiently.
Services Include
- Standard Business Sponsorship applications
- Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas (subclass 482)
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) for permanent residency
- Labour Agreement negotiations with Department of Home Affairs
- Sponsorship compliance and record-keeping
- Training benchmark requirements
- Workforce immigration planning
We assist both employers and employees throughout the sponsorship process, ensuring compliance with all obligations while securing the skilled talent businesses need.
Australia’s skilled migration program offers multiple pathways to permanent residency for qualified professionals. Our immigration law specialists help you navigate the points-tested system and maximize your chances of success.
Skilled Migration Services
- Expression of Interest (EOI) preparation and submission
- Points calculations and optimization strategies
- Skills assessment applications
- State and territory nomination pathways
- Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent)
- Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)
- Global Talent Independent Program
- Business Innovation and Investment visas
We guide you through every step, from initial eligibility assessment through to permanent residency grant.
Reuniting families is at the heart of Australia’s immigration program. Our compassionate, experienced team helps families navigate complex relationship-based visa applications.
Family Migration Services
- Contributory Parent visas (subclass 143, 864)
- Non-Contributory Parent visas (subclass 103, 804)
- Temporary Sponsored Parent visa (subclass 870)
- Child visas (subclass 101, 102, 445)
- Remaining Relative visas
- Aged Dependent Relative visas
- Carer visas
We help families compile comprehensive applications that demonstrate relationships and meet all evidential requirements.
High-net-worth individuals and families seeking Australian residency require discreet, sophisticated immigration services tailored to their unique circumstances.
Our specialized services for high-net-worth clients include
- Business Innovation and Investment visa pathways
- Significant Investor visas
- Premium Investor visas
- Corporate structure considerations
- Family office immigration planning
- Privacy and confidentiality management
- Coordination with financial advisors and tax specialists
We provide the personalized attention and strategic guidance that high-net-worth clients expect and deserve.
Australian Citizenship
- Citizenship by Conferral
- Citizenship by Descent
- Eligibility assessments
- Residence calculations
- Good character requirements
- Application preparation and lodgement
We’ve successfully processed citizenship applications in as little as 4 months, helping thousands of permanent residents complete their journey to full Australian citizenship.
Resident Return Visas: If you’re a permanent resident whose travel facility has expired, you’ll need a Resident Return Visa (subclass 155 or 157) to return to Australia. We help you demonstrate your ties to Australia and secure your return.
When visa applications are refused or visas are cancelled, you have rights to review those decisions.
Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)
- Reviewing refusal decisions
- Preparing comprehensive submissions
- Gathering additional evidence
Employer Sponsorship Management
- Standard Business Sponsorship applications
- Labour Agreement negotiations with the Department of Home Affairs
- Sponsorship compliance and record-keeping
- Training benchmarks and reporting
- Representing clients at hearings
- Advocating for favorable outcomes
Federal Court Judicial Review: When AAT outcomes are unfavorable, we can advise on judicial review options and represent clients in Federal Court proceedings.
Ministerial Intervention
In exceptional circumstances where standard visa pathways are unavailable or exhausted, we can prepare compelling Ministerial Intervention requests demonstrating why the Minister should exercise discretionary powers to grant visas outside normal processes.
Our success with ministerial interventions stems from understanding what matters to decision-makers and presenting cases that demonstrate compelling circumstances.
Why Choose Sellanes Clark for Your Immigration Needs?
Unmatched Government Insight
Carlos Sellanes' 20+ years inside the Department of Immigration provides insider knowledge no other immigration law firm can match.
Proven Track Record
99% success rate across 30,000+ matters, with fast turnaround times (partner visas in 3 months, citizenship in 4 months).
Comprehensive Expertise
We handle every visa category and immigration matter—from straightforward applications to the most complex appeals.
Transparent Service
Fixed-fee pricing, honest assessments, clear communication throughout.
Personal Approach
You're never just a case number. Our team provides personalized attention and genuinely cares about your outcome
Ready to Begin Your Immigration Journey?
- Email: enquiries@sellanesclark.com
- call: 1300 99 88 88
- Office: Suite 03, Level 2, 90 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
- Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Can’t visit our office? Phone and video consultations available.