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  1. 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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  2. Thank you Natasha for your valuable research and findings. You have highlighted the impact of securing a job is having on those applicants. My daughter is one of those who was just recently issued a PEV and she is actively looking for a job to meet that criteria. I believe more awareness by DHA and PEV Support Team would be great. It’s a great opportunity and thanks to the Australian Government.
    Natasha thank you once for your valuable insight. 🙏

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  3. To work and live in Australia is very stressful. Besides the bills and so on. In terms of employment it’s a good idea however, still the Australian Government makes it complicated for PNG citizens’ entry compared to other countries but the Pacific and other continents. The idea supposed to be taken up by the PNG Government dealing with Home Affairs. Poor PNGeans are struggling with getting a visa and finding a job.

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  4. Hi Natasha,

    Thank you so much for your message and interesting research. I just wanted to share my thoughts on how we can improve the process and maximize the number of PNG intakes, compared to other Pacific Island countries.

    To process visa and organize Papua New Guineans is a complex responsibility so extend deadlines.

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  5. Hi, thank you Miss Turia for the research. Indeed my small brother was exhausted and nearly he gave up until last week he was granted his PEV. I really want to thank the Australian Government for the opportunity given to us Papua New Guineans and especially to my small brother. I can’t thank PEV enough. God bless.

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  6. Hi Natasha,
    Thank you for sharing. I find this insightful. Given the fact that I am of the current applicant who got selected for PEV and currently trying to understand the PEV process with little help or guidance to go about it.

    I would love to connect with anyone who have gone through this process successfully or have background knowledge to share pointers
    or guide me through the process.

    Thank You

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  7. Thanks for the update. I had an uncle who got selected with the PEV program. He got 3 kids and his wife. He left his job and his Land Cruiser to help financially persuade to get all the requirements done for himself and his family. Whoever with high hopes the visa took forever to approve and he lost Is job offer that he got in Australia plus his car and a ton of his savings. Anyways the question is, if this doesn’t turn out for him and his family, is there at least anything the DHA would do?

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  8. This by far is the best piece of information I found online for my PEV ballot selection. I am searching high and low on how to go about securing a job offer and the info provided here is enlightening. Thanks

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  9. I’m still amazed this was launched without a pilot process that would have uncovered these challenges. It is incredibly difficult to create connections from nowhere, and it will take a decade before employers become familiar and comfortable with this visa. A six-to-twelve month provisional visa for the primary holder would improve the process immensely and reduce the risk for both Australia and the visa holder.

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  10. Thankyou Natasha for your voice. I believe this statement of yours makes so much sense to the majority who are already being exhausted in their job hunt. Hope the below statement is considered more meaningfully by the DHA.

    A more radical reform would be to grant a 6-month conditional visa to those who have met all other visa requirements, less the job offer, so they can move to Australia and start looking for a job, at their own expense. This would significantly increase their chances of securing a job over applying offshore.

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  11. Thanks for the update Natasha. As someone supporting a PNG friend through the process, I agree with both your overall assessment. I am now worried about ‘what happens next’ should my friend finally secure a job offer, only to have it withdrawn if Home Affairs takes forever to approve the visa. Ideally provisional approval and a six to 12 month multiple entry visa would be the most effective way to enable the final step in the process. Finally the PEV Support Unit needs to immediately change its name to the PEV Non-Support Unit, befitting its level of service. Can’t wait for the Senate Estimates questions on how taxpayer funds are being effectively spent on this contract.

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  12. Natasha, thankyou for sharing your research findings on PEV. It is a complex process that require ongoing conversations and understanding of the expectations of applicants and DHA. It is encouraging to note the number of applicants increased and a few have been successful in securing a visa. A young girl from my village secured a PEV and is working in Australia now. Thankyou, Australia Government.

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