A lady, Yassu Brandhorst, who has been living in Australia for 8 years, has returned to her home country, the Netherlands, after failing to secure a permanent visa.
Brandhorst announced that she was heartbroken to break up her eight-year love affair with Australia in an emotional TikTok video on her page, @yasshappylife.
She posed with her hand luggage as she caught a last glimpse of Australia.
Despite her deep affection for Australia and its lifestyle, @yasshappylife expressed frustration over the challenges she faced in obtaining a permanent residency.
She wrote:
“Why I have been quiet on here is because a lot has been happening. I have had to pack up my whole life and move back home and give up on my dream life after 8 years.
“The last weeks I have been trying to smile through the tears, but I am still trying to comprehend how everything has changed.
“It feels like a breakup I never wanted to happen ❤️🩹 I think everybody on here could see how much I loved this country and how I tried to romantisize everything it had to offer , but there is just one thing I hate about it and that’s how hard they make it for some people to stay that don’t do anything wrong, work their ass.es off and contribute to society.”
Responding to a question in the thread, she said her profession did not fall on the list of preferred professions, which made it difficult for her to secure a Permanent Residency status.
Others with similar experiences have been expressing the same sentiments in her comment section. Some advised her to try other countries with more relaxed immigration rules.
Some comments:
Paigefarrier: “I’ve been here 10 years and I still don’t have a permanent visa. It makes me so sad that I might have to do the same 🥲 we contribute so much why so hard to stay?”
Shreya Momula: “Girl I’ve been here for 15 years and I’m still hustling to get my visa 😭😭😭”
Nutritionist 💊 said: “6 years in Canada, worked, paid taxes in an occupation in demand…and had to leave for the same reason. you are not alone, and you’ll be just fine 😉.”
Muhib Khan said: “This honestly breaks my heart I honestly feel so bad! 8 years huge time. It’s my first year in Australia on a student visa and I’m not sure what will happen in future !”
Maria Varela said: “People who haven’t immigrated to another country (not just for a few months) don’t understand how painful this is. I hope you find peace and are able to achieve your dreams ✨️.”
bigbalangus said: “Go to New Zealand and try getting one there. It’s practically the same country and is not far to visit Australia.”
paigefarrier8 said: “I’ve been here 10 years and I still don’t have a permanent visa. It makes me so sad that I might have to do the same 🥲 we contribute so much why so hard to stay.”
Watch her clip here.
