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The partner visa backlog leaving Australians in limbo

Amir Bukhari speaks to his wife - SBS Supplied
Amir Bukhari speaks to his wife - SBS Supplied

A new priority process that could see some Australian citizens wait longer for their partners to receive a visa has drawn criticism. The backlog for visa applications has been growing as the Labor government faces pressure to curb its net overseas migration. Many migrants are waiting for more detail on the Governments migration reforms, with fears it could make the process more difficult.


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A new priority process that could see some Australian citizens wait longer for their partners to receive a visa has drawn criticism. The backlog for visa applications has been growing as the Labor government faces pressure to curb its net overseas migration. Many migrants are waiting for more detail on the Governments migration reforms, with fears it could make the process more difficult.


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