Immigration officers will visit Mount Isa on Thursday (July 28) to provide information to visa overstayers.
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The Department of Immigration said the Community Status Resolution outreach program enables people in regional areas without a valid Australian visa or are on a bridging visa, to talk with immigration officers.
“People must have a valid visa to remain in Australia and this is a chance to get their visa status in order before they are detected in a compliance operation,” a spokesperson said.
The department said they wanted unlawful non-citizens to voluntarily come forward and work with them to resolve their immigration status issues. There are significant penalties including lengthy exclusion bans for people removed from Australia.
“Our staff can, where appropriate, grant a short-term bridging visa to people while they work through their immigration matter,” the spokesperson said. Individual appointments will be available at the Department of Human Services, 30-32 West St 9am–3pm on Thursday. To book an appointment, phone 07 3136 7056 or email qld.status.resolution@border.gov.au. Walk-ins are also welcome.
