BVE

But armed with new knowledge about BVE, when I encountered Hurston’s ethnographic folklore collection “Mules and Men,” I began to understand many of the behaviors, foods, linguistic quirks and stories of my youth made up a culture that was worthy of study and respect in its own right.

Several BVE holders report having to quit jobs because the looming expiration of their visas means they can no longer work legally.

In 2014 the government removed access for BVE holders to immigration advice.

For all of the heat and light over Australia’s immigration policies, BVE holders are the forgotten.

BVE holders generally have access to Medicare.