| Immigration ServiceLegal Aid can provide certain disadvantaged people in the Australian community with legal advice and ongoing assistance in immigration matters. A disadvantaged person, for an immigration matter, is a person who is experiencing: | (A) | financial hardship AND | | | | (B) | is experiencing problems because of one of the following:
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- non-English speaking background; or
- cultural background;
- illiteracy; or
- residence in remote location; or
- physical or psychological disability, including as a result of torture and trauma; or
- physical or psychological harm resulting from family violence; or
- any other (eg age)
To qualify as being a disadvantaged person, for an immigration matter, a person must show they are experiencing (A) financial hardship and at least one problem from category (B). Free Immigration AdviceLegal Aid provides free immigration advice to disadvantaged people in the community. The advice can be provided face to face, or via the telephone, and through the use of trained and confidential interpreters. Telephone Legal Aid Info Line on 1300-650-579 and ask for an appointment to be made with an interpreter. Advice is provided on a one off basis. Free On Going Immigration AssistanceLegal Aid provides ongoing immigration assistance free of charge for people in the following categories: | (1) | A person who is seeking asylum in Australia, is in the community, and is disadvantaged; or | | | | (2) | A person who is applying for a visa in Australia, is living in the community, and is disadvantaged. |
A person is determined to be disadvantaged, in category (1) and (2), depending on their individual circumstances. Legal Aid may also be available if the immigration matter relates to a court case in the Federal Court or High Court and - There is no guide on a point of law; OR
- There is a difference of opinion between judges; OR
- The proceedings challenge whether detention is lawful. (This does not include challenging a decision about a visa or deportation order).
Legal content last updated: July 2008
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