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Hi Faith, Thank you for sharing your experience. Remain optimistic and perservere. I will reach out to you separately. Regards, Natasha

Hi Izzidore, It seems that the selection period is open until 28 Feb so they can "conduct further selections to fill country allocations if any selected participants do not proceed with an application." Any re-draw dates before 28 Feb will be announced on the social media platforms so it's best to monitor those sites and your immi account and email should you also receive a notification for a change in your visa status from "Received" to "Selected" Regards, Natasha

Hi Vina, Congratulations on your selection and thank you for your comments, I will reach out to separately on email. Regards, Natasha

Hi Jimmy, Sorry to hear of your challenges. The best thing to do is to keep the PEV Support Service updated on your circumstances. They are tasked to connect PEV applicants to employers and where there will be any risk of losing job offers, they should be made aware of this so they can support you with the visa application. It's very important that applicants document all correspondence with the PEV Support Service in the event that they ask for evidence or proof of your efforts in completing the visa application with that job offer. Even if you don't get a response from the PEV Support Service or DHA, a "no response" is also evidence to support your case for special consideration. I hope that was useful. Best, Natasha

Hi Peter, Please check the link below for more details. The 2025 PEV round will open up again around June. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/pacific-engagement/pacific-engagement-visa-subclass-192 All the best, Natasha

Hi Simon, Thanks for your comments. It's unclear if DHA will still require a still-valid job offer by the time they assess the application because no validity is stated for job offers. Unlike medicals or IELTS where those are valid for one year. There is certainly plenty room for improvement from both the PNG and Australian side in making the PEV a success. Best, Natasha

Hi Louisa, If you haven't applied in the 2024 PEV round, then you will have to wait until around June this year for the next 2025 PEV round to open. Please familiarise yourself with the costs associated to a PEV if you are selected so you can be prepared. All the best, Natasha

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Hi Natasha, Thank you for this piece. I'm the primary applicant, and the process of securing a job has been incredibly stressful — not just for me, but for my entire family. After reaching out to employers and recruiters and submitting over 200 job applications, I have received nothing but unsuccessful responses. The entire process has been difficult, but knowing that others have successfully received their visas gives me hope to keep going. I remain hopeful that I will receive a positive response from an employer soon. Thank you!

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Very important and relevant comment. Perhaps should be the focus of the next AAC?