Just 2 weeks ago we received devastating news that our application for ministerial intervention has been rejected and that the cancellation of our visa is final. After making our home here for over a decade, myself, Jakob and Christian have been given until next month (September) to pack up our lives up and go back to Germany. The only explanation given is that we “are not of public interest”.
It is always hard to ask for help, but with such short notice to get money together, we are not sure what else to do … We are banned for 3 years from returning to Australia (common when a visa is cancelled) and therefore storage is not an option as the costs would be extreme. Our cheapest option is to ship most of our belongings back to Germany with us, but this is still unbelievably expensive. We have had 6 freight companies in total provide quotes, the consensus is the cost will come to $11,000 - plus air tickets of $3,000.
Unfortunately, for now, there is nothing else we can do in Australia. We hope there will be some potential options for coming back in the future; we originally came here to create a better life for our family - for the sake of our children - but so far have just been misled by various visa agents and it has not worked out. Our Australian dream will have to wait – but we won’t give up…
We hope our friends support us in this time with anything spare they can give. We appreciate every contribution, no matter how small. Thank you kindly in advance!
Bank Details:
Bank: NAB
BSB: 083-343
Account Number: 39-844-7418
Account Name: Christine Hohmann-Andrasch and Jakob Andrasch
It is always hard to ask for help, but with such short notice to get money together, we are not sure what else to do … We are banned for 3 years from returning to Australia (common when a visa is cancelled) and therefore storage is not an option as the costs would be extreme. Our cheapest option is to ship most of our belongings back to Germany with us, but this is still unbelievably expensive. We have had 6 freight companies in total provide quotes, the consensus is the cost will come to $11,000 - plus air tickets of $3,000.
Unfortunately, for now, there is nothing else we can do in Australia. We hope there will be some potential options for coming back in the future; we originally came here to create a better life for our family - for the sake of our children - but so far have just been misled by various visa agents and it has not worked out. Our Australian dream will have to wait – but we won’t give up…
We hope our friends support us in this time with anything spare they can give. We appreciate every contribution, no matter how small. Thank you kindly in advance!
Bank Details:
Bank: NAB
BSB: 083-343
Account Number: 39-844-7418
Account Name: Christine Hohmann-Andrasch and Jakob Andrasch
Organizer
Christine Hohmann-Andrasch
Organizer
Rangeview, VIC