Because of a technicality committed by what appears to be a recruitment agency, the Dejarlo Family is being sent back to the Philippines by the Migration Review Tribunal (MRT).
Mrs. Phoebe Dejarlo accompanied by her husband and daughter came to Australia on 14 March 2011 on the strength of a student’s visa. After two years of study, Dejarlo was able to obtain a Diploma on Disability. The normal course of action is for an international student to go back to his/her country of origin upon completion of studies.
However, just like most other international students, the Dejarlos wanted to remain in Australia as permanent residents. They sought the assistance of Medcare Skilled Force Pty Ltd in pursuit of their intention. Mrs. Dejarlo alleged to have paid the company $1,500 for their services, hoping that her family would be able to stay in Australia indefinitely.
Dejarlo further alleged that a certain Nenita Oliva was her principal contact with Medcare and to whom money was paid.
According to the MRT, Medcare Skilled Force lodged an application “for review of decision refusing the Dejarlo family’s application for Class UC visas” on 30 September 2013. Mrs. Dejarlo denied any knowledge of said application.
In documents provided by Mrs. Dejarlo, the MRT’s decision stated that “it has no jurisdiction in respect of the application.”
According to the MRT report, Medcare Skilled Force “did not pay the relevant fee” when the application was lodged and therefore “the Tribunal did not have jurisdiction.”
Mr. Neil Galang, President of Galang Migrant Workers Union in cooperation with Fr. Larry Tolentino is trying to help the Dejarlos obtain permanent residency in Australia. According to Galang, one possibility is ministerial intervention.
As of press time, the Dejarlos are in limbo. Phoebe Dejarlo, with tears in her eyes said that there is nothing waiting for them in Leyte, their home province that was completely devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. Their home was destroyed and her husband has no job. A recent report by the Department of Labor and Employment revealed that the unemployment rate in the Philippines has reached 12 million, a high of 13 per cent over a population of more than 90 million. — Dino Crescini
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