Barbitana

Hi folks,
Just got a quick question on the possibility of getting Citizenship through working in Australian army. Should it bring any limitation for the applicant. any professional advice or experience please!
Thanks,

AlmostBob

Not gonna happen that way
Australian Defence members must be citizens on enlistment
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/default.asp?p=472


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    > Hi folks,
    > Just got a quick question on the possibility of getting Citizenship
    > through working in Australian army. Should it bring any limitation for
    > the applicant. any professional advice or experience please!
    > Thanks,
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JAJ

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1027i.pdf

Are you really saying you would sign up to the armed forces just to get citizenship more quickly?

JAJ

Not true. Nothing on that page says you have to be an Australian citizen to enlist. Permanent residents may be eligible also.

And they even recruit from overseas (ie, non PR), eg:
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/default.asp?p=1051

Barbitana

Hi Jeremy,
Thanks for replying, not really mate! just found a technical position and wish to how that could help in citizenship process.

seaangel

OH is transferring to the Oz Army and we have now got PR. He has to apply for citizenship within 3 months of arriving!

njk435

Barbitana,
You can join the Aus Army as a PR and if you do, you will be eligible for Citizenship after 3 months (I know, I am attending my Citizenship Ceremony on Australia Day 2007, I arrived Sept 06).
If you have relevant training, the Aus Army will gladly employ you. It takes a while to get in, but it's worth it. Age is not a barrier, as long as you are under 37(ish) I have an ex Private School teacher who has just joined - he's mid 30s.