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Hi all,
I just moved to Canberra on Sept 7th on a 496 Skilled Designated Area-Sponsored (Provisional) visa. I am having a tough time finding any job openings in IT that are even willing to interview me as they seem to be reading the provisional part in my visa as if I am not intending on staying here. The only reason I am on a provisional visa is that they changed the rules to say they wouldn't issue permanent visas any more for my classification until you have been in the country for 2 years with at least 12 months in employment.
I fear I may be stuck in catch 22 but will keep my fingers crossed that something comes up soon. I am currently staying at my cousins place in Theodore but I will be looking for my own pad as soon as I can secure a job.
Gill
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