benjis_monikuss said:
To Avadava and Patience both.
I don't have words for the kind of anger and frustration I'm feeling, if I could go around advertising that people never go somewhere again, it might be Australia. They are the kings of losing paperwork and not processing things properly, they've screwed me at least once each time I applied for a WHP and now my PR. I dont understand why they won't accept a complete check when all they need is a standard one, why be so $ @ &#ing retarded and make me get a whole new one?
I'm going to send a letter with my traffic request stating that I've lived here for 3 years now and have no valid Aus ID. I have to send these to a friend in Aus who can get Aus money orders for each application and mail it off. I hope she has a damned so she can get a copy of the application so I can send an email to CIC. And for traffic I have to go get my invalid ID certified so as if wasting $50 when I didn't have to wasn't enough how about we add another $40, not including the ridiculous postage fees to overnight everything from Can to Aus. Loving life and how much sense this all makes. Not. Yes, I'm bitter.
I'm not trying to be demeaning, or stereotype your character as a person, but in general opinion, am trying reflect what and why it's so difficult for you.
About 8-10 years ago, there was an influx of younger people coming from Australia, as visitors, temporary work visas. They came mainly to BC, playing around Whistler area, or Vancouver Island, then trying to extend their stay, either applied or just went into hiding, not returning to Australia.They were working basic jobs at the ski resorts, tourist areas,many working under the table.When it was noted people weren't returning to OZ as legally required, and expected, they ended up heading east to the Banff Alberta area, and after awhile, immigration went on a 'hunt' for these people, found and deported 80+, an astounding sum of them. They were here basically hiding, with over extended privileges, which pretty well tarnished many others wanting to do the same in the future, but legally and honestly.
I understand with respect and compassion in your situation, and assume you are not one of this group, but coming here and then applying to stay, without having your ducks in a row before you left is too bad.
Question, have you ever gone back in the 3 years you've been here? It might be easier to fly back and get everything you need, then return and apply.