To be honest, we can also decide to vote by foot. Its pretty strong answer.
Australia is recruiting highly skilled folks for their GTI program :
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/vis...-innovation/global-talent-independent-program . See if folks qualify for it and it can be an alternative. Best part? Once they invite you, you can get your visa processed in 1 month flat.
Technation UK visa. Again seeking highly skilled. If you qualify, they are happy to process your visa in 1-2 months flat.
https://technation.io/visa/ . I am personally going to apply here. Edinburg is cheaper to live than Metro-BC. Who knew!
Admittedly, there will some work to get your visa underway but these are options and those who fit in them should give them a serious thought. Best way to respond to a non-responsive entity is to walk away and tell all those who care to listen.