1. For Canberra residents
o If you have lived in Canberra for the last 3 months, you may apply for ACT nomination if you meet the nomination criteria.
o If you are a recent Canberra graduate, you must be employed by an ACT employer in a skilled occupation. You do not have to be employed in your nominated occupation (unless your occupation is closed).
o If you are a recent graduate from an institution in another Australian state or territory, you must be employed fulltime by an ACT employer, in the nominated occupation, for the last six months before applying for ACT nomination.
X You will not meet the ACT’s eligibility criteria for nomination if you, or any dependents, are currently living in another Australian state or territory.
2. For overseas residents
o If you are living overseas, you may apply for ACT nomination if you meet the nomination criteria.
o If you, or any dependents, have lived or studied in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months, you may not meet the genuine commitment to living in Canberra criteria. Each application will be assessed on a case by case basis.
o On arrival in Canberra, you need to be realistic about employment expectations as it can take up to 3 months to secure employment. This timeframe is only indicative, as the employment market fluctuates at different times of the year. Your ability to secure employment quickly will depend on the employer requirements, your relevant skills, your experience and your level of English language ability. You will compete for employment vacancies with all people in the labour market as part of a normal selection process.
在澳住过，但不是ACT，的人，显然会明白为什么
