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Old 24-09-2007, 07:11 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gillhoward View Post
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
Hi Gill,

Sorry to hear your not having much luck, my fingers are crossed for you. We are still waiting on sponsorship, things are a bit slow. Are you enjoying what Canberra has to offer? Have you visited anywhere else in Oz?

Good Luck
Catherine
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