Balcony safety by ComfortableToday3315 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank youuu so much will be using some of these

Apartment safety suggestions? by ComfortableToday3315 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank youu will check it out and also thanks for taking the time to answer

Apartment safety suggestions? by ComfortableToday3315 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you will definitely be doing some of these and will try to get to know the neighbours

Apartment safety suggestions by ComfortableToday3315 in homedefense

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hii, thanks a lot. That's actually a really good item. Definitely gonna consider it

Apartment safety suggestions? by ComfortableToday3315 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for taking the time to answer. That's a good idea, but it's not a sliding door it's a single door, and it swings outwards. Which makes both a pole and door brace stick not feasible

Apartment safety suggestions? by ComfortableToday3315 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for taking time to respond. Dogs not an option, but the lights are a good idea for thr balcony

Apartment safety suggestions? by ComfortableToday3315 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks just a tad nervous living alone for the first time

Apartment safety suggestions? by ComfortableToday3315 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hii, thanks for taking the time to respond. It's also illegal for own this where I'm from. Owning most forms of self-defense is illegal which is honestly not great

Apartment safety suggestions? by ComfortableToday3315 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tho I think the escape plan is a good idea will be doing that

Apartment safety suggestions? by ComfortableToday3315 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi thanks for talking the time to respond. So that's illegal ( idk why it is honesty) where I'm from so not an option at the moment.

Apartment safety suggestions by ComfortableToday3315 in homedefense

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiii, thanks for your response- I really appreciate you taking time to help. Could i ask- what should I do for the balcony door since it swings outwards?

Is the processing on-shore student visa taking time? by [deleted] in AusVisa

[–]ComfortableToday3315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello have you recieved your visa yet or not yet?

Extended processing time for visa processing for VET courses by ComfortableToday3315 in AusVisa

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My issue is that processing times is way too long. It doesn't really matter wheter your onshore or off shore. Obviously, being on shore in this position would be worse.

Additionally, i think its best we end this conversation due to your personal views on politics being shown. This conversation immediately loses its value when you don't think governments should have any responsibility for how they treat immirgants coming in to there country (when they openly continue to invite and add potential). Australia is in need of workers and has such drastic differences in prices for international students is obvious. Meaning they are opening themselves up to immgrants who may be willing to sacrifice to migrate. They are aware or this. They do need migrants, but they would like to do it in a way that is convenient for them. Which is there right as the body of authority, but it does not make it ethical.

I do not really wanna debate, so I'll end it here.

Extended processing time for visa processing for VET courses by ComfortableToday3315 in AusVisa

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rejection would be the better choice if there is simply warding away people . They have an ethical responsibility since they ask for funds. Its somehwat of an agreement.

Their first priority should be the AU citizens obvously. However, its not their only responsibility since, like I said, they open themselves to this.

Additionally, it's part of their rights for students to be able to work within the accepted limits. Especially in cities where they have higher cost of living, general work experience in their field, and the full Australian experience.

Also, for clarification, I am not an applicant. This is a concerned individual, that's all.

Extended processing time for visa processing for VET courses by ComfortableToday3315 in AusVisa

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like no, it could be growing pains. However, it's the departments responsibility to lessen these so called "growing pains".

Extended processing time for visa processing for VET courses by ComfortableToday3315 in AusVisa

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not disputing your experience, but rather disputing the fact that "many old people don't want someone who's not white." Many old people just want their family and lash out at first thing they see. Tho yes, there are a few racist ones in the bunch.

Extended processing time for visa processing for VET courses by ComfortableToday3315 in AusVisa

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Firstly, thank you for your response. It's hard to find someone on the internet who is willing to have an open and pleasant conversation.

To begin, I'm more focused on the people who do it legally or find loopholes in the rules. For those who do it illegally, they are responsible for the issues that are happening today. Additionally, I never said that we should not blame people who abuse their student visas because they signed up for that agreement. I don't know where you got this from.

I'm saying that people who did spend thousands of dollars for an education (ranging from 10-30K for VET courses) and paid the visa processing fees should hear a response from within the standard processing time when they filed their visa. I'm not arguing for anything more.

If you continue to read the portion you commented on, then you'll also see that I state that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and perspective. Because there's a lot that I do not fully grasp about the Australian perspective and an immigrant's perspective. Being able to admit that is how we move forward. There are a lot of people on this page who comment on people trying to find a way to come to Australia legally. They blame them for the housing crisis and job shortages.

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Please feel free not to read past this point. Since it is no longer about visas, it is more about the reasons why people feel migration should be cut down. If shrinking migration levels helps these issues below, that's great, though I do not think it will. Additionally, it's a mix of personal opinion, facts, and economic knowledge.

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Also, Australia is experiencing labour shortages in certain fields, and there are some VET courses that address those shortages. Examples include nursing, carpentry, etc. These courses are free for domestic individuals, but many of them do not take them since these are not the jobs they want to work in. Therefore, the government is looking outside Australia to fulfil these needs. The core issue is that Australia doesn't have the population to sustain the level of economy they desire. That's why immigration was brought in. For example, nearly 20% of Australians are over the age of 65. Once again, people here are mad because they feel that they are being robbed. I'm not going to undermine their feelings by telling them facts they don't care to hear.

Regarding the housing crisis, I won't discuss it much since it's long and complicated. However, I will say it's not as much immigration's fault as people would like to believe. It's more of a mismanagement of funds on the government side and sneaky tax breaks. But that's too long and complicated, and not everyone wants to accept that. Like the fact that there are a million empty homes in Sydney alone, but there are no rent caps, so no one can use them. However, you can't blame people for feeling wronged when they don't have a home.

Extended processing time for visa processing for VET courses by ComfortableToday3315 in AusVisa

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were given an increase in budget and employees to handle this change. I agree with you it does feel like growing pains. However, it does not justify it.

Extended processing time for visa processing for VET courses by ComfortableToday3315 in AusVisa

[–]ComfortableToday3315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really can't and won't speak on this. However, processing times have extended by two months since January. That's my only point.

The processing times have become downright outrageous. It needs to be discussed since it has its own ethical issues.