To keep their heads above water, some migrants find themselves working in fields not relevant to their studies while being burdened by enormous debts and arduous visa requirements.
abc.net.au/news/the-australian-dream-costing-migrants-thousands-of-dollars/102172306When Roger migrated to Australia in 2017, he looked forward to settling down in Melbourne, close to family and friends.Tasmania offers migrants a hopeful future of receiving their permanent residency but with the shock of the costs, many are left struggling and in debt
"It was just so overwhelming to know that there is so much involved in relocation and there was cost being one of the factors, and then there was the factor of moving away from your family, relocating your kids," he said. He was also told the Tasmanian government would charge him $15,000 to send his two kids to public school.The new visa also meant Roger or his partner had to work or study full time. Because Roger was only able to get casual shifts, his partner had to take on a diploma, which cost them another $10,000.
He initially moved to Melbourne on a student visa, hoping to become a teacher. He completed a master's at Monash University and spent the following two years working in that profession.Nick Razani has paid $60,000 in university fees.
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