British Expats - Work in another profession whilst on a 176 visa

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Originally Posted by Candlestick (Post 7960294)

Hi Hereshoping,

Thanks for that. I've copied and pasted (below) the wording from the declaration you have to sign if you get state sponsorship with the NT. Does anyone else find it a bit ambiguous? I mean once you get it, can you work anywhere - providing you can find work - including Darwin? Or does 'regional' mean everywhere but Darwin? Sorry if I'm being a bit dense.

"Under the SS visa there is an obligation to reside in regional Australia for two years. Northern Territory sponsorship is based on a commitment to live and work or operate a business in the Northern Territory. To ease skill shortages in regional centres in the Northern Territory sponsorship may be on the basis of a
demonstrated willingness to live and work in a regional centre outside of Darwin."

I think that means that when they assess your sponsorship application they may approve it but on the condition that you live and work outside of Darwin, or they may not put this condition on and leave you free to work in Darwin. Whether or not they impose this condition will be dependent upon the exact skills shortage in different areas for your profession.