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We understand that migrating to a new country can be challenging. We're here to help.

Migration Advice

At St Vincent de Paul QLD, we provide free migration visa advice to Queensland residents on migration, refugee, and visa related matters.

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<h3>About Our Migration Advice Service</h3>
When you're seeking help with migration the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland is always there, and always will be.
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All of our migration agents are registered and are bound by a commitment to the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) Code of Conduct. For more information, please visit the <a href="https://www.mara.gov.au/">MARA</a><a href="https://www.mara.gov.au/">​​​​​​​ website</a>.
<h4>How Our Migration Advice Service Works</h4>
Our migration support service is available to you if you are a Queensland resident and bookings are by appointment only. We have face-to-face clinics in the Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane, and offer phone interviews if you are living outside of these areas.
Our team of Migration Agents have helped thousands of people find peace of mind, offering free migration advice without advocating for clients with the Department of Immigration.
We want to ensure you get the right help. If you're ready to get assistance, read below for eligibility and next steps.

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Eligibility is also determined by availability, so places are limited.

Are You Eligible?

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If you would like to access our Migration Advice Service, please download and complete our Migration Advice Service Enquiry Form and send the completed form to info.mas@svdpqld.org.au. We will then arrange an appointment time with you.  
If you have any questions about our migration services, simply call us on 1800 846 643 for assistance.

How To Get Help

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Are you a service provider?

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If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us on info.mas@svdpqld.org.au or enquire via the form.

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