Migration laws are very complicated, change frequently and there are often many forms to be completed. Because of this, if you have a migration problem, it is important to get advice from a migration lawyer or a registered migration agent.
You can find a migration lawyer in the ACT through the ACT Law Society.
You can check that a migration agent is registered on OMARA.
If you need migration advice, please call or email our Migration clinic.
We can help you by providing legal advice and information about refugee law and other immigration matters. In some cases, we can also provide ongoing representation. If we can't help you, we will try to refer you to other organisations that can.
Phone: 1300 654 314
Email: migration@legalaidact.org.au
If you are from a migrant or refugee background, our Cultural Liaison Officers can help you to speak to your lawyer and to understand your rights and the Australian Legal System. Visit the Community Liaison Unit page for more information on how we can support you.
If you need an interpreter please call TIS on 131 450. You can also book an interpreter on-line go to the TIS National website: www.tisnational.gov.au
Factsheets and Resources
Overview
If you came by boat
How to Lodge a TPV/SHEV application
If you came by plane
How to lodge a protection visa application
What to expect at an interview
Refused by the Department
- Refused by the Department
- Ministerial Intervention
- Filing for Judicial Review in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Mandatory Visa Cancellations:
- Mandatory Visa Cancellation - for people who are not Australian citizens and currently serving a prison sentence.
- What to do if your visa has been mandatorily cancelled