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#1 ·
So my friend got an ACT sponsorship 176SS PR visa, good, and now he finds out that 90% of the Jobs in canberra/ACT require Security clearance that only Australian citizens can get. I looked this up and it seems to be true for the most part.

So now he can't get a job and he looks something like this:

:deadhorse:


any suggestions, can he self-exile to nearby NSW ?
 
#2 ·
interesting! i didn't even know this.
what if he applies to jobs, prints out applications as proof he applied to those jobs, proof of getting declined because they ask for PR FIRST, and you STILL can't get out the the "2 year moral obligation"?!?!
 
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#4 ·
Although I don't have any suggestions, but would like to thank you for sharing this info, it tremendously helpful, as I was also thinking to apply for ACT/ Canberra, only I was not sure about IT jobs, but searching on job sites, it returned more IT jobs than in South Australia, so decided to go with Canberra instead of applying for SA, but now I will not apply for same. Will try for getting 7.0 in IELTS in all courses so that I can get NSW or Victoria ss.

Agh! didn't knew getting 7.00 in IELTS will be that tough....never knew my english is that poor...huh
 
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#5 ·
Hi Riza 2012,

Its been 9 months since you posted this. Can you let us know if your friend got a relevant IT Job there and when he got it?

I am also planning on applying for Canberra state sponsorship as a Software tester and noted that most of Jobs listed in seek.com.au do state that you need Security clearance or be an Australian citizen.

Thanks in Advance.
 
#7 ·
yes, 90% of the jobs are in federal govt dept and needs security clearance, hence its only for Australian citizens...
there is still 10 % jobs which are non govt, you need to fight for that.... :)
 
#9 ·
nothing to worry Sandy, I have networked with some people in Canberra and its not that bad... the number of applicants per job opening is less when compared to Sydney and Melbourne.. so hope for the best :)
 
#11 ·
Hi Tht,

nice to know you... please PM me your contact details... would like to get in touch with you...

ACT nowadays taking exactly 30 working days to give the nomination..... so you should get it in 1st week of June or so..

yes looks like very difficult to find a job there... and yes you can do any job until you find one in your field or forever :) ...
 
#13 ·
What you mean by horrible weather? can you explain a bit...

also is the job scenario that bad???
 
#18 ·
Hi Deepuz, sorry for the long delay, i didnt really expect such a quick reply. However, i believe that by now you must be in ACT. and i am not sure, if you would be following this forum.

However, how do i PM you, i tried searching the site, but could not get the infor. If anyone know, please let me know.
Tht
 
#22 ·
yes, I am in Canberra, there are only some casual\part time jobs available here and for that lot of university students are there... so tough to get in to those as well....
 
#23 ·
Hello Deepuz,

How is the situation out there?? Its a month you are there.. please can you share your experience .. i heard July to sept is the best time to arrive in ACT for jobs.. whats your take??.

I am sure many people will know what to expect when they arrive in ACT.
 
#25 ·
Act ss

Hi friends,

i have applied for act ss on 17-jan-2014. Till today no reply from the department. Pls suggest what should i do...how much time its gonna take...??
 
#26 ·
Act ss

hi friends

earlier my category was open its still open but its going to be closed on 24th feb. and my state nomination is already in queue
....does the updated list going to effect my case??? please please plase help me and reply me!!!



act ss applied[/B] on 17th-Feb-2014
 
#27 ·
hi friends

earlier my category was open its still open but its going to be closed on 24th feb. and my state nomination is already in queue
....does the updated list going to effect my case??? please please plase help me and reply me!!!



act ss applied[/B] on 17th-Feb-2014

Hey friend,
You are in a wrong thread. Please post ur queries in ACT SS submitted page... many people have already submitted their nomination to ACT & awaiting their results.... You can get helpful info there....
@ur case, the new list for ACT will be enforced from 24th feb. So all applicants who have already submitted their appli. will be treated as per the status of their ANZSCO Code on the date they applied..... if ur code was open when u applied, the new list should not hamper you....
 
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#28 ·
thanks bro...

that was very quick and helpful too...!!
 
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#31 ·
hi guys i have a question. can offshore candidate apply before july 2017 . I heard it is closed for overseas candidates till July 2017 as mentioned on the website as well. However, what about overseas candidates who have close ties ( such as family) with canberra, can they apply now? please advise.
 
#34 ·
hi hi... i am waiting for ACT for SS. EOI and Nomination lodged on 10th July. As per ACT website, they are processing 12 July overseas applications. Till now, I have yet to receive CO allocation. Any history in the past with direct invite without CO allocation? Or have to wait for CO allocation follow by assessment and invite?
 
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#35 ·
That's very good question. Don't know how they are assessing things now. In past , some people got direct nomination. Some people got CO allocated followed by immediate approval within 3-4 days. Maybe now things have changed now and they will be slow due to new fresh applications and clearing previous backlog. I'm in same situation as you and waiting also for CO allocation


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