Migration Services | Legal Aid ACT

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

Migration and Family Violence Provisions

Legal Aid ACT has developed a new publication 'Stay Here, Stay Safe' about migration and family violence provisions in the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth).

It was created to help people who have experienced or are experiencing family violence with their applications to access the provisions so they may remain in Australia.

It is also a useful resource for case workers and community service providers who work with clients with migration and family violence concerns.

However, this booklet is not designed to be a substitute for personalised legal advice.