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SBS investigates underground visa market where Australian permanent residency bought and sold

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Source: SBS

A visa marriage can be the last resort for those who can't get permanent residency any other way to live in Australia. But it appears trying to get permanent residency through legitimate channels can be just as risky as paying someone to marry you. In a special investigation, SBS Viceland's The Feed explores the underground market where Australian permanent residency is being bought and sold.



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