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NSW Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Nomination guidelines

NSW Skills List 2022/2023

NSW Skills Lists 2022/2023 (NSW Skills Occupation Lists 2022/2023)

 

NSW invites and nominates SkillSelect EOIs at the ANZSCO unit group level. To be eligible for NSW nomination you must be skilled in an occupation that BOTH:

  • appears within an ANZSCO unit group identified below, AND
  • is eligible for the respective visa

It is important to note that not all occupations within ANZSCO unit groups are eligible for the respective visa. It is the responsibility of the prospective migrant to ensure their occupation is eligible for the visa before obtaining a skills assessment.

 

New minimum point scores and skilled work experience requirement

NSW has introduced new minimum point scores and years of skilled work experience requirements in the 2022-23 financial year.

To be eligible for NSW nomination you must meet the minimum point score AND minimum years of work experience in your occupation’s ANZSCO unit group.

For example, if you are skilled as a Finance Manager (occupation code 132211), you must have a minimum point score of 110 and 3 years of eligible skilled work experience to be considered in an invitation round.

For a further explanation of how our skills list works, see the Common questions about skilled visas (/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/common-questions-about-skilled-visas) page.

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

Unit Group Points Experience
1311 – Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers 85 3
1321 – Corporate Services Managers 70 3
1322 – Finance Managers 110 3
1323 – Human Resource Managers 70 3
1325 – Research and Development Managers 65 0

1331 – Construction Managers 80 2
1332 – Engineering Managers 80 3
1334 – Manufacturers 65 0
1335 – Production Managers 75 2
1336 – Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers 80 3
1341 – Child Care Centre Managers 80 1
1342 – Health and Welfare Services Managers 70 3
1343 – School Principals 65 1
1351 – ICT Managers 95 0
1399 – Other Specialist Managers 70 2
1411 – Cafe and Restaurant Managers 85 2
1413 – Hotel and Motel Managers 85 2
1493 – Conference and Event Organisers 80 1
1494 – Transport Services Managers 65 1
1499 – Other Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 85 3
2124 – Journalists and Other Writers 85 2
2211 – Accountants 110 3
2212 – Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers 110 3
2223 – Financial Investment Advisers and Managers 70 3
2241 – Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians 90 2
2243 – Economists 90 1
2245 – Land Economists and Valuers 85 3
2246 – Librarians 65 3
2247 – Management and Organisation Analysts 90 2
2249 – Other Information and Organisation Professionals 85 3
2251 – Advertising and Marketing Professionals 95 2
2253 – Public Relations Professionals 80 3

2321 – Architects and Landscape Architects 100 2
2322 – Surveyors and Spatial Scientists 95 1
2323 – Fashion, Industrial and Jewellery Designers 70 1
2324 – Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators 85 1
2325 – Interior Designers 80 2
2326 – Urban and Regional Planners 85 0
2332 – Civil Engineering Professionals 100 1
2333 – Electrical Engineers 100 1
2334 – Electronics Engineers 100 1
2336 – Mining Engineers 90 3
2339 – Other Engineering Professionals 100 1
2342 – Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists 95 1
2343 – Environmental Scientists 80 3
2345 – Life Scientists 95 1
2347 – Veterinarians 85 1
2411 – Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers 70 0
2414 – Secondary School Teachers 70 0
2415 – Special Education Teachers 65 0
2421 – University Lecturers and Tutors 90 2
2511 – Nutrition Professionals 65 0
2512 – Medical Imaging Professionals 80 1
2513 – Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals 70 1
2515 – Pharmacists 95 3
2524 – Occupational Therapists 80 1
2525 – Physiotherapists 85 1
2527 – Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists 65 0
2531 – General Practitioners and Resident Medical Oficers 90 1

2533 – Specialist Physicians 80 2
2541 – Midwives 70 1
2542 – Nurse Educators and Researchers 65 1
2543 – Nurse Managers 65 1
2544 – Registered Nurses 85 1
2611 – ICT Business and Systems Analysts 100 2
2612 – Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers 105 1
2613 – Software and Applications Programmers 100 2
2621 – Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists 100 2
2631 – Computer Network Professionals 100 2
2632 – ICT Support and Test Engineers 100 1
2633 – Telecommunications Engineering Professionals 100 2
2711 – Barristers 65 0
2713 – Solicitors 95 2
2721 – Counsellors 70 1
2723 – Psychologists 65 0
2724 – Social Professionals 70 0
2725 – Social Workers 70 0
2726 – Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers 70 0
3112 – Medical Technicians 75 2
3121 – Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians 90 1
3122 – Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 90 3
3123 – Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 80 2
3129 – Other Building and Engineering Technicians 65 0
3131 – ICT Support Technicians 95 0
3211 – Automotive Electricians 65 0
3212 – Motor Mechanics 85 1

3222 – Sheetmetal Trades Workers 65 0
3223 – Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers 65 0
3232 – Metal Fitters and Machinists 70 3
3311 – Bricklayers and Stonemasons 70 3
3312 – Carpenters and Joiners 70 1
3322 – Painting Trades Workers 80 1
3333 – Roof Tilers 65 1
3341 – Plumbers 70 3
3411 – Electricians 70 3
3421 – Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics 65 0
3423 – Electronics Trades Workers 80 3
3511 – Bakers and Pastrycooks 75 2
3512 – Butchers and Smallgoods Makers 65 0
3513 – Chefs 90 3
3514 – Cooks 85 3
3613 – Veterinary Nurses 70 1
3621 – Florists 65 0
3622 – Gardeners 65 1
3623 – Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers 65 0
3911 – Hairdressers 65 1
4112 – Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists 65 0
4113 – Diversional Therapists 65 2
4114 – Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses 80 1
4117 – Welfare Support Workers 70 0
4523 – Sports Coaches, Instructors and Oficials 65 0
5996 – Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors 65 1

Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491)

Unit Group Points Experience
1212 – Crop Farmers 80 3
1213 – Livestock Farmers 70 3
1214 – Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers 65 2
1311 – Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers 65 3
1321 – Corporate Services Managers 80 2
1322 – Finance Managers 115 3
1323 – Human Resource Managers 90 3
1324 – Policy and Planning Managers 65 0
1325 – Research and Development Managers 75 2
1331 – Construction Managers 90 3
1332 – Engineering Managers 100 3
1335 – Production Managers 85 2
1336 – Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers 75 2
1341 – Child Care Centre Managers 80 2
1342 – Health and Welfare Services Managers 80 2
1343 – School Principals 70 1
1351 – ICT Managers 90 2
1399 – Other Specialist Managers 85 2
1411 – Cafe and Restaurant Managers 90 2
1412 – Caravan Park and Camping Ground Managers 65 0
1413 – Hotel and Motel Managers 90 2
1419 – Other Accommodation and Hospitality Managers 65 2
1491 – Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers 70 2
1492 – Call or Contact Centre and Customer Service Managers 70 3
1493 – Conference and Event Organisers 70 1

1494 – Transport Services Managers 70 1
1499 – Other Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 75 2
2124 – Journalists and Other Writers 80 2
2211 – Accountants 115 3
2212 – Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers 110 1
2221 – Financial Brokers 70 1
2223 – Financial Investment Advisers and Managers 70 2
2231 – Human Resource Professionals 80 3
2241 – Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians 90 1
2243 – Economists 90 2
2244 – Intelligence and Policy Analysts 65 0
2247 – Management and Organisation Analysts 70 3
2249 – Other Information and Organisation Professionals 85 2
2251 – Advertising and Marketing Professionals 100 3
2253 – Public Relations Professionals 85 2
2321 – Architects and Landscape Architects 100 1
2322 – Surveyors and Spatial Scientists 95 1
2323 – Fashion, Industrial and Jewellery Designers 80 1
2324 – Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators 95 2
2325 – Interior Designers 85 1
2326 – Urban and Regional Planners 80 1
2332 – Civil Engineering Professionals 105 1
2333 – Electrical Engineers 100 1
2334 – Electronics Engineers 110 1
2335 – Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers 110 1
2336 – Mining Engineers 100 1
2339 – Other Engineering Professionals 105 1

2341 – Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists 90 2
2342 – Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists 90 3
2343 – Environmental Scientists 85 2
2344 – Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists 70 1
2347 – Veterinarians 65 1
2411 – Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers 75 0
2412 – Primary School Teachers 65 0
2413 – Middle School Teachers / Intermediate School Teachers 65 0
2414 – Secondary School Teachers 85 0
2415 – Special Education Teachers 70 0
2421 – University Lecturers and Tutors 85 2
2422 – Vocational Education Teachers / Polytechnic Teachers 75 2
2512 – Medical Imaging Professionals 85 2
2513 – Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals 70 2
2515 – Pharmacists 95 2
2523 – Dental Practitioners 85 1
2524 – Occupational Therapists 70 1
2525 – Physiotherapists 70 1
2526 – Podiatrists 65 0
2527 – Audiologists and Speech Pathologists / Therapists 65 0
2531 – General Practitioners and Resident Medical Oficers 65 0
2532 – Anaesthetists 65 0
2541 – Midwives 65 0
2542 – Nurse Educators and Researchers 65 0
2543 – Nurse Managers 65 0
2544 – Registered Nurses 90 1
2611 – ICT Business and Systems Analysts 110 1

2612 – Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers 110 1
2613 – Software and Applications Programmers 110 1
2621 – Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists  

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2631 – Computer Network Professionals 110 2
2632 – ICT Support and Test Engineers 110 1
2713 – Solicitors 95 1
2721 – Counsellors 85 1
2723 – Psychologists 65 0
2724 – Social Professionals 65 0
2725 – Social Workers 75 1
2726 – Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers 75 1
3111 – Agricultural, Agritech and Aquaculture Technicians 80 1
3112 – Medical Technicians 85 1
3121 – Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians 85 2
3122 – Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 105 3
3123 – Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 95 3
3125 – Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 80 3
3126 – Safety Inspectors 65 1
3129 – Other Building and Engineering Technicians 85 2
3131 – ICT Support Technicians 85 2
3211 – Automotive Electricians 65 1
3212 – Motor Mechanics 95 1
3222 – Sheetmetal Trades Workers 70 2
3223 – Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers 70 3
3232 – Metal Fitters and Machinists 70 3
3241 – Panelbeaters 65 1
3243 – Vehicle Painters 65 2

3311 – Bricklayers and Stonemasons 75 2
3312 – Carpenters and Joiners 70 2
3322 – Painting Trades Workers 90 1
3332 – Plasterers 65 1
3333 – Roof Tilers 65 1
3334 – Wall and Floor Tilers 80 1
3341 – Plumbers 70 3
3411 – Electricians 70 3
3421 – Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics 65 1
3422 – Electrical Distribution Trades Workers 65 1
3423 – Electronics Trades Workers 95 3
3511 – Bakers and Pastrycooks 85 3
3513 – Chefs 95 3
3514 – Cooks 85 3
3613 – Veterinary Nurses 65 1
3622 – Gardeners 65 0
3623 – Sports Turf Managers and Trades Workers 65 0
3624 – Nurserypersons 65 0
3911 – Hairdressers 75 2
3941 – Cabinetmakers 70 1
4111 – Ambulance Oficers and Paramedics 70 1
4113 – Diversional Therapists 70 1
4114 – Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses 80 1
4117 – Welfare Support Workers 65 1
4523 – Sports Coaches, Instructors and Oficials 65 0
5111 – Contract, Program and Project Administrators 95 2
5996 – Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors 65 0

6112 – Insurance Agents 65 0
6121 – Real Estate Sales Agents 65 2

Last updated 07 September 2022.

 

Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/nsw-skills-lists

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about The NSW Skills List 2022/2023 have been extracted from https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/nsw-skills-lists. The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this document (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses, or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.

 

 

 

 

act 491 / 190 nomination guidelines

ACT 491 Visa – Canberra resident Eligibility 2022 2023

491 Nomination – Canberra resident applicant eligibility

If you want to apply for ACT nomination for a Skilled Regional Work (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), you must meet certain criteria at the date you submit the Canberra matrix. These include the following.

Eligibility: You must meet one of the following:

  • Your nominated occupation is on the latest ACT Critical Skills List; or
  • You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer:
  1. You worked in Canberra in the occupation nominated by the sponsoring ACT employer for the last three months as the holder of a 457/482 visa.
  2. Your nominated occupation does not have to be on the ACT Critical Skills List.
  • You are the majority owner of an eligible registered business located in the ACT and you are claiming Matrix points in the Small Business Owner category.
  1. The following business types are not eligible: sub tenancy, ride-share, taxi, delivery, courier services or an on-sold business previously used to qualify for ACT nomination.
  2. Your nominated occupation does not have to be on the ACT Critical Skills List.

Resident in Canberra:

You lived in Canberra for the last three (3) months and continue until the date of invitation. Your bank statements / transaction history must record ACT banking activity from the date of your claimed arrival in Canberra up to the date of invitation. You may also live within commuting distance in NSW e.g., Queanbeyan, Bungendore etc.

Employment: 

You worked in Canberra for the last three (3) months.

  • Employee
  1. You worked a minimum of 20 hours per week in each of the 13 weeks up to the date you submit the Matrix. Your payslips and bank statements / transaction history must record the income / salary payments (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) for the claimed period of employment.
  2. Continuous employment – your employment in Canberra was continuous for the 13 weeks.
  3. You worked in a genuine position in accordance with Australian terms and conditions of employment.
  4. You were in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not eligible. Your employment does not have to be permanent.
  5. Your  weekly income was no less than the relevant award or market salary rate.
  6. You can work for more than one employer and/or be self-employed:
  7. Employer statutory declaration: Your employer MUST declare that you were employed in a genuine position in accordance with Australian legislation. If you were working for a large organisation, the statutory declaration may be signed by your manager or direct supervisor.
  8. If you were working in Canberra for an interstate employer, there must be a genuine reason for why you are based in Canberra. You cannot be working online, or from a home office.
  • Self-employed and you are not claiming Matrix points as a Small Business Owner:
  1. You can work for an employer and/or be self- employed.
  2. Your total (taxable) income was at least $520 pwin each of the 13 weeks immediately before you submit the Matrix.
  3. You have at least 12 months ACT business activity on your ABN.
  4. You MUST sign a statutory declaration confirming your ABN, location of ACT business, start date of ACT business activity, duties and annual income.
  • Small Business Owner:
  1. You are eligible to claim Canberra Matrix points in the Small Business Owner Category.
  2. You MUST sign a statutory declaration confirming the details of your ACT Small Business activity.

English: 

You meet the Department of Home Affairs requirement for ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English unless your nominated occupation:

  • is Chef 351311.
  • has an ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5.

Spouse/partner: 

Your spouse or partner was resident in Canberra for the last three (3) months, or living overseas:

  • If you wish to claim Matrix points for a spouse / partner, you must have proof of the relationship.
  • If you wish to claim Matrix points in the spouse / partner employment category, they must meet the Department of Home Affairs requirement for ‘competent’ English; or hold an Australian passport.

Commit to living in Canberra: 

You must sign a declaration committing to living and working in Canberra while your visa is processed and for at least two years from date of visa grant.

Service fee: $300

Supporting documentation:   Your supporting documentation must evidence your eligibility to apply for ACT nomination and any Matrix score claimed.

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about The eligibility of 491 Visa have been copied from https://www.act.gov.au/migration/skilled-migrants/491-nomination-criteria/491-nomination-canberra-resident-applicant-eligibility. The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this document (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses, or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.

NSW 491 visa NSW 491 visa nomination criteria

NSW 491 Visa Nomination Guidelines 2022/2023

UPDATED 10/12/2022

NSW Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) Nomination Guideline 2022/2023

The Federal Government retains ultimate responsibility for Australia’s migration program, including the allocation of available places across program streams and making decisions on visa applications.

About NSW nomination

NSW nomination for this visa allows skilled migrants to live, work and study in designated regional areas of NSW for a period of 5 years.

There are two pathways to NSW nomination for this visa:

  • Pathway 1 – Apply directly to a Regional Development Australia (RDA) office
  • Pathway 2 – Be invited to apply by Investment NSW

There are two nomination streams under Pathway 1, these are:

  • Stream A – Established work history with a regional NSW-based employer
  • Stream B – My skills are required in regional NSW

See Common questions about skilled visas page for answers to a full list of our most commonly received questions.

Nomination criteria

To be eligible for NSW nomination, you must meet all eligibility requirements outlined by Home Affairs for this visa. This includes being skilled in an eligible occupation.

Additionally, you must also meet all eligibility for the nomination pathway and/or stream you are seeking nomination. These are outlined below.

Note: You are not eligible for NSW nomination for this visa if you have previously been nominated by NSW for any visa.

Pathway 1 – Apply directly to a Regional Development Australia (RDA) office

The nomination criteria for each nomination stream include:

Stream A – Established work history with a regional NSW-based employer

To apply under this stream, you must be currently living and working in a designated regional area of NSW, and have continuously done so for the past 12 months.

Your qualifying skilled employment in the twelve months immediately before applying must be:

  • In your nominated (or closely related) occupation; and

  • With the same regional NSW-based employer; and

  • Deemed skilled by NSW; and

  • Paid a minimum of the TSMIT salary level of $53,900 (prorated if under 38 hours per week) from your qualifying employer in your nominated (or closely related) occupation

Your nominated occupation must be eligible for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491).

See our Common questions about skilled visas page for further information about eligibility under this stream.

Stream B – My skilled are required in regional NSW

To be eligible to apply under this stream, you must:

  • Be skilled in an occupation that is:

  • Meet the minimum point score and years of skilled work experience for your ANZSCO unit group

  • Be currently residing in NSW, or offshore, and have continuously done so for a minimum period of three months

Minimum point scores and years of skilled work experience are outlined for each ANSZCO unit group on the Stream B skills list.

Regional NSW study exemption

You are exempt from the minimum work experience requirement under Stream B if you:

  • Completed study in regional NSW within the most recent 24 months before applying; and
  • Your study is related to your nominated (or closely related) occupation; and
  • Your study in regional NSW makes you eligible to claim points for Study in regional Australia.

Pathway 2 – Be invited to apply by Investment NSW

To be considered for NSW nomination under Pathway 2 you must:

  • Be skilled in an occupation that is:

  • Be currently residing in NSW, or offshore, and have continuously done so for a minimum period of three months

  • Have submitted an EOI in SkillSelect seeking nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) only and NSW only

Previously published points scores and work experience guides for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) have been removed for Pathway 2 due to increased availability of the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) by the Department of Home Affairs.

Pathway 2 invitation rounds

Invitation rounds occur ongoing throughout the financial year. There are no set dates, and rounds are not announced beforehand.

We cannot advise the date of upcoming NSW invitation rounds or the likelihood your SkillSelect EOI will be invited by contacting our office.

Meeting the minimum nomination outlined above in no way guarantees you will be invited to apply for NSW nomination.

Because being invited to apply is highly competitive, we strongly encourage anyone seeking NSW nomination to explore all other migration pathways and do not wait to be invited by NSW.

Nomination process

How to apply or be considered for NSW nomination is different for each nomination pathway:

Pathway 1 – Apply directly to a Regional Development Australia (RDA) office

To apply directly for NSW nomination under Pathway 1 you must:

  1. Confirm you are eligible for this visa with Home Affairs
  2. Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements for your chosen nomination stream outlined above
  3. Complete an EOI in SkillSelect ensuring that all information is accurate and that your EOI is seeking nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) only and NSW only
  4. Complete your application fee payment directly with the RDA office in your chosen nominating region
  5. Apply for NSW nomination using our online application form
  6. Wait up to six weeks for your application outcome

Pathway 2 – Be invited to apply by Investment NSW

To be considered for NSW nomination under Pathway 2 you must:

  1. Confirm you are eligible for this visa with Home Affairs
  2. Confirm you meet all pathway eligibility requirements outlined above
  3. Complete an EOI in SkillSelect ensuring that all information is accurate and that your EOI is seeking nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) only and NSW only
  4. Wait to be invited to apply – because of the high demand for NSW nomination, most migrants seeking nomination will unfortunately not be invited
  5. If invited, apply for NSW nomination directly to Investment NSW using the link provided to you by email
  6. Wait up to six weeks for your application outcome

Common reasons applications are declined

Common reasons why applications are declined include where an applicant:

Overclaimed skilled employment

For the purpose of NSW nomination, you may only claim employment that is:

  • after the date you have been deemed skilled by your skills assessor (if applicable), or
  • after the date you have completed your qualifying study

If you claim employment in your SkillSelect EOI before the date you are deemed skilled in your occupation, you are not eligible to apply for NSW nomination if invited. There are no exceptions for any reason.

Does not meet the residency requirement

You must be currently residing in NSW, or offshore, and have done so for a minimum period of six months to be eligible for NSW nomination.

Could not provide evidence for all claims in EOI

It is the responsibility of the EOI owner to ensure they can provide evidence for all the claims in their SkillSelect EOI. This includes:

  • Claiming points for skilled employment before the date you are deemed skilled in your occupation (see below)
  • Claiming credentialled community language points when your qualification has expired. Your CCL certificate must be valid on the day you are invited to apply by NSW to claim these points
  • Claiming professional year points when you are not eligible. Your professional year must:
    • be in your nominated (or closely related) occupation; and
    • have commenced within 4 years of the day you were invited to apply

Participating RDA offices

Important information about providing false documents

NSW nominates applicants for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) to support its regional economies and communities through the settlement of highly skilled migrants who are committed to living and working in regional NSW long term.

Providing falsified or misleading information to NSW in support of your claims against our nomination criteria is taken very seriously.

Any instances of fraudulent activity will be reported to Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs and/or NSW Police and may result in any nomination being withdrawn and/or visa cancelled.

Alternative migration pathways

NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is just one of a number of visa options for prospective skilled migrants.

 *Designated regional postcodes within the RDA Sydney area available on the Home Affairs website.

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about The eligibility of NSW 491 Visa have been extracted from https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/skilled-work-regional-visa-subclass-491. The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this document (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses, or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.

NSW Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Nomination guidelines

NSW Skilled Occupation Lists 190/491- 2021/2022

NSW Skilled Occupation Lists

Skilled Nominated visa (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)

The NSW Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) occupation list is by ANZSCO unit group.

To be considered during an invitation round you must have a skills assessment in an occupation that is both eligible for Skilled Nominated visa (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) and within an ANZSCO unit group identified below.

Visit the Home Affairs website to confirm your occupation is eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) before you obtain a skills assessment.

Update – 21/12/2021

Offshore candidates

Offshore candidates skilled in occupations within some ANZSCO unit groups will now be considered in invitation rounds. These unit groups are identified with a tick (✔)  under the ‘Offshore’ column below.  

Work experience requirement

You now must have a minimum three years work experience in your nominated (or closely related) occupation for occupations within some ANZSCO unit groups. These unit groups are identified with a tick (✔)  under the ‘Experience’ column below.

The work experience requirement (where applicable) applies to both onshore and offshore applicants. 

Changes apply to all SkillSelect EOIs regardless of when they were submitted or amended. 

1 – Managers
Unit group Offshore Experience
1214 – Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers ✔
1331 – Construction Managers
1332 – Engineering Managers ✔
1335 – Production Managers ✔
1341 – Child Care Centre Managers ✔
1342 – Health and Welfare Service Managers ✔
1351 – ICT Managers ✔
1399 – Other Specialist Managers ✔
1411 – Cafe and Restaurant Managers ✔
1413 – Hotel and Motel Managers ✔
2 – Professionals
Unit group Offshore Experience
2113 – Photographers
2124 – Journalists and Other Writers
2211 – Accountants ✔
2212 – Auditors ✔
2241 – Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians
2243 – Economists
2245 – Land Economists and Valuers
2246 – Librarians ✔
2321 – Architects and Landscape Architects
2323 – Industrial Designers
2324 – Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators
2325 – Interior Designers
2326 – Urban and Regional Planners
2332 – Civil Engineering Professionals ✔
2333 – Electrical Engineers ✔
2334 – Electronics Engineers ✔
2335 – Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineer ✔
2336 – Mining Engineers ✔
2339 – Other Engineering Professionals ✔
2342 – Food Scientists ✔
2343 – Environmental Scientists
2345 – Life Scientists
2346 – Medical Laboratory Scientists
2347 – Veterinarians ✔
2349 – Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals
2411 – Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
2412 – Primary School Teachers
2414 – Secondary School Teachers
2415 – Special Education Teachers
2421 – University Lecturers
2422 – Vocational Education Teachers
2512 – Medical Imaging Professionals
2513 – Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals
2515 – Pharmacists ✔
2523 – Dental Practitioners ✔
2524 – Occupational Therapists
2525 – Physiotherapists
2539 – Other Medical Practitioners
2541 – Midwives ✔
2542 – Nurse Educators and Reserachers ✔
2543 – Nurse Managers ✔
2544 – Registered Nurses ✔
2611 – ICT Business and Systems Analysts ✔
2612 – Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers
2613 – Software and Applications Programmers ✔
2621 – Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists ✔
2631 – Computer Network Professionals ✔
2632 – ICT Support and Test Engineers ✔
2633 – Telecommunications Engineering Professionals ✔
2723 – Psychologists ✔
2724 – Social Professionals ✔
2725 – Social Workers ✔
2726 – Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers ✔
3 – Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group Offshore Experience
3111 – Agricultural Technicians ✔
3112 – Medical Technicians
3121 – Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
3122 – Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians ✔
3123 – Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians ✔
3125 – Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians ✔
3129 – Other Building and Engineering Technicians
3131 – ICT Support Technicians
3211 – Automotive Electricians
3212 – Motor Mechanics ✔
3222 – Sheetmetal Trades Workers ✔ ✔
3223 – Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers ✔ ✔
3232 – Metal Fitters and Machinists ✔ ✔
3241 – Panelbeaters ✔ ✔
3311 – Bricklayers and Stonemasons ✔ ✔
3312 – Carpenters and Joiners ✔ ✔
3322 – Painting Trades Workers ✔ ✔
3331 – Glaziers ✔ ✔
3333 – Roof Tilers ✔ ✔
3334 – Wall and Floor Tilers ✔ ✔
3341 – Plumbers ✔ ✔
3411 – Electricians ✔ ✔
3421 – Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics ✔ ✔
3422 – Electrical Distribution Trades Workers ✔ ✔
3423 – Electronics Trade Workers ✔ ✔
3511 – Bakers and Pastrycooks ✔ ✔
3512 – Butchers and Smallgoods Makers ✔ ✔
3513 – Chefs ✔
3514 – Cooks ✔
3613 – Veterinary Nurses ✔
3911 – Hairdressers ✔
3941 – Cabinetmakers ✔
4 – Community and Personal Service Workers
Unit group Offshore Experience
4112 – Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists ✔
4113 – Diversional Therapists ✔
4114 – Enrolled Nurses ✔
4117 – Welfare Support Workers ✔ ✔

 

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Stream 1

  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Research and Development Manager
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Nursing Clinical Director
  • Welfare Centre Manager
  • Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Environmental Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • External Auditor
  • Internal Auditor
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Public Relations Professional
  • Architect
  • Landscape Architect
  • Graphic Designer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Structural Engineer
  • Transport Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Chemist
  • Food Technologist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Marine Biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Zoologist
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Medical Radiation Therapist
  • Sonographer
  • Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  • Optometrist
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Chiropractor
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Podiatrist
  • Emergency Medicine Specialist
  • Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Pathologist
  • Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Web Developer
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Tester
  • Database Administrator
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • ICT Systems Test Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Telecommunications Network Engineer
  • Solicitor
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Building and Engineering Technicians nec
  • Telecommunications Network Planner
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Motorcycle Mechanic
  • Small Engine Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Locksmith
  • Panelbeater
  • Bricklayer
  • Stonemason
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Joiner
  • Glazier
  • Fibrous Plasterer
  • Wall and Floor Tiler
  • Plumber (General)
  • Drainer
  • Gasfitter
  • Roof plumber
  • Electrician (General)
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Technical Cable Jointer
  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Horse Trainer
  • Hairdresser
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Community Worker
  • Program or Project Administrator

Stream 2 and 3

  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • Civil Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Optometrist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Midwife
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Systems Analyst
  • Developer Programmer
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Small Engine Mechanic
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Joiner
  • Plumber (General)
  • Electrician (General)
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Baker
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Horse Trainer
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • External Auditor
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Welfare Worker
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Chef
  • Cook

  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Nursing Clinical Director
  • Welfare Centre Manager
  • Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Architect
  • Landscape Architect
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Structural Engineer
  • Transport Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Food Technologist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Zoologist
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  • Chiropractor
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Podiatrist
  • General Practitioner
  • Resident Medical Officer
  • Emergency Medicine Specialist
  • Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Pathologist
  • Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Motorcycle Mechanic
  • Small Engine Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Locksmith
  • Panelbeater
  • Bricklayer
  • Stonemason
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Joiner
  • Glazier
  • Fibrous Plasterer
  • Wall and Floor Tiler
  • Plumber (General)
  • Drainer
  • Gasfitter
  • Roof plumber
  • Electrician (General)
  • Technical Cable Jointer
  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Horse Trainer
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Community Worker
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Human Resource Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • Architect
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • General Practitioner
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Systems Analyst
  • Developer Programmer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Enrolled Nurse

  • Research and Development Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Carpenter
  • Baker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Horse Trainer
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Developer Programmer
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Pastrycook
  • Chef
  • Cook

  • Research and Development Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Graphic Designer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Engineering Manager
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Analyst Programmer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Building and Engineering Technicians nec

  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • External Auditor
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Medical Radiation Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Podiatrist
  • Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Web Developer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Panelbeater
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Plumber (General)
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Baker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Cabinetmaker

  • Research and Development Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • ICT Project Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Graphic Designer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Nursing Clinical Director
  • Welfare Centre Manager
  • Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
  • Environmental Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • External Auditor
  • Internal Auditor
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Public Relations Professional
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Structural Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Medical Radiation Therapist
  • Sonographer
  • Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • General Practitioner
  • Resident Medical Officer
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Solicitor
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Panelbeater
  • Bricklayer
  • Stonemason
  • Carpenter
  • Plumber (General)
  • Electrician (General)
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Community Worker
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
  • Engineering Technologist
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Engineering Professionals nec
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Chemist
  • Food Technologist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • General Practitioner
  • Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Midwife
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • ICT business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Web Developer
  • Developer Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Telecommunications Network Engineer
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Telecommunications Network Planner
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Motorcycle Mechanic
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Panelbeater
  • Bricklayer
  • Stonemason
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Carpenter
  • Fibrous Plasterer
  • Wall and Floor Tiler
  • Plumber (General)
  • Electrician (General)
  • Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Baker
  • Pastrycook
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Hairdresser
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Accountant (General)
  • Civil Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Veterinarian
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Optometrist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Midwife
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychologists nec
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Program or Project Administrator

  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Medical Practitioners nec
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurses nec
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Carpenter
  • Joiner
  • Electrician (General)
  • Chef
  • Cook

Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/nsw-skilled-occupation-lists

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NSW 491 visa NSW 491 visa nomination criteria

NSW Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) Nomination Guideline 2021/2022

NSW Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

A provisional visa for skilled workers. The NSW Government can nominate eligible skilled applicants who will commit to working in critical sectors in regional New South Wales.

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) allows skilled migrants to live, study and work in designated regional areas for a period of 5 years.

Nomination criteria

You must meet all criteria in one of the following three streams to be eligible to be invited to apply for NSW nomination.

Stream 1 — I am living and working in Regional NSW

  • hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on the Stream 1 Combined Occupation List.
  • have been living in a designated regional area of NSW for at least the previous twelve months; and
  • have been working in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, in a designated regional area of NSW, for at least the previous twelve months

Stream 2 — I have recently completed study in Regional NSW

  • hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on your nominated region’s occupation list
  • have completed study or education with an education provider, where:
    • the study was completed within the previous 24 months
    • the education provider is in a designated regional area in NSW
    • the study meets the Australian study requirement (as determined by Home Affairs); and
    • the qualification obtained from this study was assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority; and
  • have lived in a designated regional area of NSW while completing your study

Stream 3 — I am skilled in an occupation required in Regional NSW

Nomination process

NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) is now by invitation only. Below are the steps to apply for NSW nomination:

  1. Ensure you are eligible for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
  2. Complete an EOI in SkillSelect
  3. Register your interest during a submission window
  4. Be invited to apply
  5. Apply to an RDA office where your skills are required within 14 days

Further information

Submission windows for the 2021-22 financial year are the months of August, October, January, and March.

Invitations to apply will be issued up to seven days of a submission window closing.

See our How to register your interest for NSW nomination page for information about how to register your interest.

See our Common questions about skilled visas page for more information about how to apply and nomination criteria.

Participating regions

*Designated regional postcodes within the RDA Sydney area available on the Home Affairs website.

Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/subclass-491

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about The eligibility of NSW 491 Visa have been extracted from https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/subclass-491. The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this document (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses, or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.

South Australia Nomination Requirements

South Australia 190/491 Visa Nomination Requirement Feb 2021 Update

South Australia 190/491 Visa Nomination Requirement

When you apply for state nomination in South Australia, you will need to meet a range of requirements prior to submitting your application. This includes providing documentation to support your application and prove your claims.

Depending on your situation, and the visa pathway you choose, requirements for state nomination will vary.

 

  1. Residency Requirements 

1.1  State nomination is provided to meet the State’s skills needs and is granted based on the applicant’s genuine interest and intention to live and work in South Australia. In submitting your application you are indicating that you intend to live and work in South Australia with a view to long-term settlement.

1.2  If you are in Australia but not currently residing in South Australia, you are ineligible to apply for state nomination.

1.3  If you are currently residing offshore, you are ineligible to apply for state nomination.

 

  1. Age 

You must be under age 45 at time of nomination.

 

  1. Occupation 

You must have an occupation on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation List and meet the eligibility requirements for that occupation.

 

  1. Skills Assessment 

4.1  You must have a valid and positive General Skilled Migration skills assessment from the relevant authority. Skills assessments must be for your nominated occupation. Refer to the Department of Home Affairs for more information on skills assessments.

4.2  Skills assessments must have been issued within the last three years or if the skills assessing authority has specified a shorter validity period, the skills assessment is only valid until that specified date. The skills assessment must be valid at time of nomination decision.

 

  1. Work experience 

5.1  You must meet work experience requirement listed for your occupation.

5.2  Skilled work experience must be undertaken post-course completion and is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week or 40 hours per fortnight of paid employment in your nominated or closely related occupation (some concessions apply if you are currently working in outer regional South  Australia, or you are a long-term resident of South Australia, or for specified occupations). Applicants already working in South Australia and South Australian graduates may be eligible for exemptions or waivers to the work experience requirement, as specified in the occupation requirements.

5.3  The position must be paid at the appropriate rate for the skill level.

 

  1. English

6.1  You must meet minimum English language requirement listed for your occupation. Refer to the Department of Home Affairs for more information on English tests.

6.2  Some skills assessing authorities may have higher English language requirements that you will be required to meet. Please check with your skills assessing authority prior to applying.

6.3  If your occupation requires registration or licensing in South Australia, you will need to ensure you meet the English requirement set by the registration or licensing authority to work in South Australia. Occupations with registration requirements include trades, education and health professions. If higher English requirements are listed for your occupation on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation List, you do not need to meet the higher requirement if you are currently registered to practice in South Australia.

6.4  If you are a passport holder or citizen of the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada or New Zealand, you do not need to provide an English test result.

 

  1. Points

7.1  You must meet minimum points requirement listed for your occupation (including state nomination points).

7.2  You will need to ensure you meet all Department of Home Affairs requirements and have documented evidence to support your points claim.

 

8.Priority Streams

 

  1. Important Information

SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI)

9.1  For South Australia to approve your nomination in SkillSelect you need to have an EOI which meets the Department of Home Affairs criteria and South Australia’s requirements.

9.2  Your EOI ID number must be recorded correctly, otherwise we will be unable to locate you in SkillSelect and your state nomination application will be refused.

9.3  Your nominated occupation in your EOI must match your nominated occupation on your South Australian online application.

9.4  Your personal details in your EOI must be the same as your South Australian online application. Any discrepancies will result in nomination refusal.

9.5  Any information edited in your EOI, that had not been provided/included at time of submission of your state nomination application and affects your points, will not be accepted.

9.6  If you have made an error in your EOI prior to South Australia’s decision being made, you will need to edit your EOI details & send an email to advise you have amended the EOI. If you are nominated by South Australia, the EOI is frozen and cannot be edited.

9.7  It is preferred that applicants choose ‘South Australia’ only as their nominating state, but applicants selecting ‘ANY’ state or territory or multiple states and territories will be considered for nomination, providing South Australia is one of those selected states.

9.8  If you are refused for any of the above reasons you can re-apply for state nomination provided you meet all state nomination requirements at time of the new application.

 

Nomination

9.9  Please read the applications terms and conditions, the nomination requirements and the document checklist before applying for state nomination. You will be required to acknowledge the terms and conditions as part of your application.

9.10  Nomination is entirely at the discretion of the Government of South Australia. Meeting the minimum published requirements does not guarantee nomination by South Australia, nor nomination for a particular subclass. In assessing your application or Expression of Interest Skilled and Business Migration will consider each application on its merits and the broader to benefit to South Australia.

9.11  South Australia reserves the right to offer a 491 provisional visa for applicants otherwise ostensibly eligible for a 190 visa nomination.

9.12  Additional documentation after submission of your application will not be accepted, unless requested.

9.13  South Australia will only provide one nomination per applicant, per visa subclass, per program year on a discretionary basis.

9.14  Provisional 489 or 491 visa holders are not eligible to apply for South Australian state nomination.

 

Visa subclass and occupation eligibility requirements

9.15  Both 190 and 491 visa nominations are subject to a limited quota each program year. South Australia reserves the right to revise nomination eligibility requirements for these visa subclasses without notice.

9.16  Occupations available for state-nomination are subject to a quota. South Australia reserves the right to close or revise eligibility for any occupation without notice.

9.17  South Australia reserves the right to ask applicants to withdraw their application, or refuse an application due to changed eligibility criteria.

9.18  Published requirements are only an indicative guide to nomination eligibility and applicants are not guaranteed to receive nomination even if they meet the published requirements.

9.19  Published 190 visa nomination requirements are only an indicative guide to 190 nomination eligibility and applicants are not guaranteed to receive a 190 nomination even if they meet the published requirements. In most circumstances, where an applicant meets 190 nomination criteria but South Australia is unable to offer a 190 nomination at that time, the applicant may be offered a 491 nomination instead.

9.20  South Australia’s eligibility requirements may change, subject to the direction of the Commonwealth Government.

 

Employment opportunities

9.21  It is your responsibility to undertake first-hand, thorough and meaningful research on South Australia including: lifestyle, cost of living, education and employment opportunities.

9.22  You are expected to have sufficient funds for settlement when you arrive in South Australia to support yourself and your family.

9.23  You are expected to understand the job opportunities in South Australia and any training, licensing or registration requirements specific to your occupation. State nomination does not guarantee employment, nor is it a job offer. It is your responsibility to research job opportunities, utilise a variety of job search strategies and secure employment. You are encouraged to consider employment opportunities across South Australia.

 

Source: https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/supporting-information/state-nomination-requirements

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about The South Australia Nomination Requirement have been copied from https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/supporting-information/state-nomination-requirements. The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this document (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses, or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.

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South Australia Skilled Occupation List Feb 2021

South Australia Skilled Occupation List Feb 2021

The South Australia Skilled Occupation List has been updated on 4th February 2021.

Each occupation has its own set of eligibility criteria in addition to the state nomination criteria. Click here to check the individual occupation and its eligibility criteria.

 

 

act 491 / 190 nomination guidelines

ACT 491 / 190 Nomination Guidelines January 2021

ACT 491 / 190 Nomination Guidelines

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) offers Territory nomination  to Canberra Residents under the following skilled migration streams:

• Skilled Work Regional (provisional) subclass 491 visa.

• Skilled Nominated (permanent) subclass 190 visa.

Before applying for ACT nomination, you must complete the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) SKILLSELECT and meet the Home Affairs points test (currently 65 points).

Applying for ACT nomination is a two stage process:

  1. You must formally express an interest in applying for ACT nomination by completing a score-based ‘Canberra Matrix’ where you are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community. You can select either ACT 491 nomination or ACT 190 nomination.  The highest ranked candidates in each stream will then be selected and invited to apply for ACT nomination. There is not guarantee that your Matrix score will be ranked as the demand for ACT nomination far exceeds the number of nomination places available each year.
  2. If you are invited to apply for ACT nomination, you must complete and submit the online application (and pay the service fee) within 14 days. You must attach the required documents to evidence your eligibility and Matrix score claimed at the date of Matrix submission.

You must read the ACT nomination guidelines carefully to ensure that you are eligible to complete the Canberra Matrix for ACT 491 / 190 nomination. If you are invited to apply for ACT nomination, your supporting documentation must evidence your eligibility and Matrix score claimed at the date you submitted the Matrix.

 

 

Part ONE

ACT nomination priorities

The Australian Government’s priority for migration in 2020-21 is supporting Australia’s economic and public health response to, and recovery from, the COVID-19 pandemic.  This includes an emphasis on migrants who will make productive investments in Australia, create jobs for Australians, provide critical health and medical skills, and support economic productivity.

Under the Territory Migration Agreement, the ACT is allocated a fixed number of nominations each year. The Australian Government has directed that nominations provided to states and territories are focused on applicants critical to supporting the effort in response to COVID-19 pandemic. This includes individuals providing critical or specialist medical services, with critical skills required to maintain the supply of essential goods and services; and those who deliver services in sectors critical to Australia’s economic recovery. See ACT Critical Skills List January 2021.

ACT Nomination Guidelines

These guidelines explain how to express interest in applying for ACT nomination by completing a score-based ‘Canberra Matrix’. The Matrix allocates points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit, English proficiency, formal qualifications, length of ACT residence/study, investment activity and close family ties. All Matrix scores are then ranked with the highest-ranked candidates invited to apply for ACT nomination.

Please note: You must read the ACT nomination guidelines carefully. You must meet the eligibility criteria before you complete the Canberra Matrix. If you are invited to apply for ACT nomination, your supporting documents must evidence your eligibility and all Matrix points claimed at the date of Matrix submission.

 

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with Home Affairs SkillSelect.

Before completing the Canberra Matrix, you must be eligible to apply for a skilled migration visa to Australia. You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to migrate to Australia through the Department of Home Affairs SkillSelect. You must:

  • Have a suitable skill assessment in your nominated occupation and meet the Home Affairs points test (currently 65 points).
  • Select the ACT as your preferred location to live in Australia. If the ACT is not selected, you will not meet the genuine commitment criteria for ACT nomination.
  • Meet the Home Affairs criteria at the date of ACT nomination decision. The ACT is unable to nominate an applicant who does not meet the age criteria, has an expired skill assessment or English test result.

 

If you are invited to apply for ACT nomination and your application is approved, your Home Affairs SkillSelect EOI will be confirmed and Home Affairs will automatically issue the visa invitation.

Only one ACT nomination place is offered per applicant. We will not confirm a new SkillSelect EOI if you made an error and/or are unable to apply for the visa.

Choose an ACT nomination pathway – provisional 491 or permanent 190

The ACT offers nomination under the following State / Territory nominated skilled migration streams:

  • Skilled Work Regional (provisional) subclass 491 visas.
  • Skilled Nominated (permanent) subclass 190 visas.

You must meet the eligibility criteria for ACT 491 nomination or ACT 190 nomination before you can complete the Canberra Matrix:

  • Canberra resident:
  • Eligibility criteria – ACT 491 nomination or ACT 190 nomination
  • Canberra Matrix 491 / 190 scoring table
  • Overseas applicant: The Canberra Matrix is currently closed to overseas applicants.

How to complete the Canberra Matrix

  • Migration agents acting on behalf of a client must register and create an ACT agents account. The Canberra Matrix can be accessed from the ACT agent portal.
  • Individual candidates not using a migration agent are not required to create an account. The Canberra Matrix can be accessed at the Canberra Your Future

Before you complete the Canberra Matrix:

  • Read the nomination guidelines carefully and make sure that you are eligible to complete the Matrix.

Completing the Canberra Matrix:

  • Enter your personal information.
  • Select either ACT 491 nomination or ACT 190 nomination.
  • Select Canberra resident.
  • Select Eligibility criteria – either an occupation on the ACT Critical Skill List January 2021 or 457 / 482 visa holder (if you select 457 / 482 visa holder, your must meet the 457 / 482 eligibility criteria)
  • Select a Matrix score in each category. Remember, your supporting documentation must evidence the Matrix points claimed at the date you submitted the Matrix. Documents dated after the Matrix is submitted will not meet the criteria.

Once you submit the Matrix, you will receive an email with a summary of the Matrix score claimed. The Matrix cannot be updated or withdrawn once it is submitted. If the claimed Matrix points increase/decrease due to an error or change in circumstances, you must complete a new Matrix; noting that your submission date/time will also change.

The Matrix will automatically expire six months after date of submission if an invitation is not issued. Once a Matrix has lapsed, it cannot be reactivated.

ACT Critical Skills List

The ACT Critical Skills List was reviewed and updated on 11 January 2021. The ACT Critical Skills List will be reviewed every four months and updated as required to ensure that the ACT Migration Program adapts and responds to the evolving critical skills needs of the ACT economy

                                     

2020-21 Ranking and selection process

Separate invitation rounds will be held for the 491 and 190 nomination streams. The highest ranked candidates in each stream will be invited to apply for ACT nomination. Please note: an invitation may not be issued if an occupation cap is met.

  • Only Matrix with a nominated occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List January 2021 will be selected and, if ranked, invited to apply for ACT nomination.
  • If your nominated occupation was removed from the ACT Critical Skills List January 2021, your Matrix will NOT be selected and will automatically lapse after six months.
  • 457 / 482 visa holders who have a Matrix score of 60 plus points will be invited to apply for ACT nomination.

 

Invitations to apply for ACT nomination

We will issue invitations on a regular basis; pro rata against the ACT allocation of nomination places set by Home Affairs. The number of invitations issued will vary in each round. The cut‑off for selection will depend on the occupation cap and the number of Matrix submitted. If there are more candidates with the same Matrix score than the number of invitation places available, selection may be based on the date and time of the Matrix submission. Candidates may be selected and invited if their nomination is deemed to be of significant economic benefit to the Territory.

One ACT nomination place only
The policy to offer only ONE ACT nomination place per applicant is strictly enforced given the limited number of nomination places available. An invitation may not be issued if you have been previously nominated by the ACT; or if you have an active invitation / application in the system.

Cap on Occupations

The number of ACT nomination places may be capped for each occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List. Invitations may not be issued when the monthly cap for an occupation is reached.

Invitation to apply for ACT nomination
You will be notified by email if you are invited to apply for ACT  Nomination.  The application must be lodged, and service fee paid, within 14 days of date of invitation. If you do not accept the invitation, the Matrix will automatically lapse after 14 days.  Once lapsed, the Matrix cannot be reactivated.

Requests for ranking information

Invitations are not guaranteed. The ACT Skilled Migration team will not respond to requests for information on ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Candidates will not be prioritised or issued invitations based on personal circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, visa expiry dates or a change in circumstances including critical birthdays.

 

 

Part TWO – eligibility criteria

Canberra resident – ACT provisional 491 nomination

Canberra Resident 491 – you must meet the following criteria before you are eligible to submit a Canberra matrix for ACT nomination of a Skilled Regional (provisional) subclass 491 visa:

  • You must be residing in Canberra for the last three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission (and continuing until date of any invitation). Residence is defined as living and settled in Canberra. Visiting Canberra for short periods does not meet the residence criteria. You are not eligible for ACT nomination if you, your spouse/partner or children are living or working in another Australian state or territory.
  • You must meet one of the following two eligibility criterion:
  1. Your nominated occupation is on the ACT Critical Skills List January 2021.

OR

  1. You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer:

You have worked in Canberra for the sponsoring ACT employer for at least three months as the holder of a 457/482 visa; and

The 457/482 visa must have a minimum 12 months validity at date of Matrix submission.

 

  • You must be working in Canberra for at least three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission:
  • You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week in each of the thirteen weeks immediately before date of Matrix submission.
  • Your employment must be continuous:
    • Paid leave (annual, personal or maternity) meets the continuous employment criteria.
    • Unpaid leave only meets the continuous employment criteria if it is evidenced by a valid medical certificate (the certificate cannot be backdated). Any period of unpaid leave cannot be counted towards meeting the three months ACT employment For example, if you had five days unpaid leave (with medical certificates) you cannot submit the 491 Matrix until three months plus five days
    • Unpaid leave not evidenced by a valid medical certificate does not meet the continuous employment criteria.
  • You must be in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion.
  • You may work for more than one employer and/or be self- employed:
    • Your total income must be at least $500 pw for each week of the employment period claimed.
    • Your income must not be less than the relevant award or market salary rate.
    • The terms and conditions of employment must be in accordance with Australian legislation.
    • If you are employed, your employer must be actively operating in the ACT for at least 12 months at date of matrix submission.
    • If you are self-employed on an ABN, you must evidence at least 12 months ACT business activity at date of Matrix submission.
    • If you are working in Canberra but you are employed by an interstate employer, your employer must have an office / branch located within a
      30-minute commute of Canberra (a serviced office or home office does not meet this criterion).
  • If you are nominating an ANZSCO Major Occupation Group 1 (Managers) or Group 2 (Professionals) occupation, you must have a current English test result that meets the Home Affairs level of ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English.
  • If you are including a spouse/partner and/or child in your application and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. If they are not living in Canberra, you must attach evidence that they are living overseas.
  • If you wish to claim Matrix points for a spouse/partner, you must have evidence of the relationship: either a marriage certificate, civil partnership/union registration, or VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) secondary applicant status for yourself or spouse/partner. The document must be dated before the Matrix is submitted.
  • If you wish to claim Matrix points in the spouse/partner employment category, your spouse/partner must hold a current English test result with a competent or higher level of English; or hold an Australian or valid passport as defined by Home Affairs.
  • You must sign a Statutory Declaration committing to living and working in Canberra while your visa is processed and for at least two years from date of visa grant (see Attachment A).

Canberra resident – ACT permanent 190 nomination

Canberra resident 190 – you must meet the following criteria before you are eligible to submit a Canberra Matrix for ACT nomination of a Skilled Nominated (permanent) subclass 190 visa:

  • You must be residing in Canberra for the last six months immediately before the date of Matrix submission and continuing until date of any invitation. Residence is defined as living and settled in Canberra. Visiting Canberra for short periods does not meet the residence criteria. You are not eligible for ACT nomination if you, your spouse/partner or children are living or working in another Australian state or territory.
  • You must meet one of the following two eligibility criterion:
  1. Your nominated occupation is on the ACT Critical Skills List January 2021.

 OR

  1. You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer:

You have worked in Canberra for the sponsoring ACT employer for at least six months as the holder of a 457/482 visa; and

The 457/482 visa must have a minimum 12 months validity at date of Matrix submission.

 

  • You must be working fulltime in Canberra for at least six months at date of matrix submission:
  • You must be working a minimum of 35 hours per week in each of the 26 weeks immediately before date of Matrix submission.
  • Your employment must be continuous:
    • Paid leave (annual, personal or maternity) meets the continuous employment criteria.
    • Unpaid leave only meets the continuous employment criteria if it is evidenced by a valid medical certificate (the certificate cannot be backdated). Any period of unpaid leave cannot be counted towards meeting the six months ACT employment For example, if you had five days unpaid leave (with medical certificates) you cannot submit the 190 Matrix until six months plus five days.
    • Unpaid leave not evidenced by a valid medical certificate does not meet the continuous employment criteria.
  • You must be in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion.
  • You may work for more than one employer and/or be self- employed:
    • Your total income must be at least $1000 pw for each week of the employment period claimed.
    • Your income must not be less than the relevant award or market salary rate.
    • The terms and conditions of employment must be in accordance with Australian legislation.
    • If you are employed, your employer must be actively operating in the ACT for at least 12 months at date of matrix submission.
    • If you are self-employed on an ABN, you must evidence at least 12 months ACT business activity at date of Matrix submission.
    • If you are working in Canberra but you are employed by an interstate employer, your employer must have an office / branch located within a
      30-minute commute of Canberra (a serviced office or home office does not meet this criterion).
  • If you are nominating an ANZSCO Major Occupation Group 1 (Managers) or Group 2 (Professionals) occupation, you must have a current English test result that meets the Home Affairs level of ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English.
  • If you are including a spouse/partner and/or child in your application and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the six months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. If they are not living in Canberra, you must attach evidence that they are living overseas.
  • If you wish to claim Matrix points for a spouse/partner, you must have evidence of the relationship: either a marriage certificate, civil partnership/union registration, or VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) secondary applicant status for yourself or spouse/partner. The document must be dated before the Matrix is submitted.
  • If you wish to claim Matrix points in the spouse/partner employment category, your spouse/partner must hold a current English test result with a competent or higher level of English; or hold an Australian or valid passport – see Home Affairs criteria.
  • You must sign a Statutory Declaration committing to living and working in Canberra while your visa is processed and for at least two years from date of visa grant (see Attachment A).

 

 

 

PART THREE – Canberra Matrix scoring

Canberra residents

The Canberra Matrix is completed for both ACT 491 nomination and ACT 190 nomination.

You can only select one option in the drop-down menu for each category. Claims must be true at the date of Matrix submission. If you are invited to apply for ACT nomination, you must provide supporting documents to evidence any Matrix score claimed. If the supporting documents are dated after the Matrix was submitted, the Matrix score claimed will not be accepted.

 

CANBERRA RESIDENT
CATEGORY OPTION POINTS
LENGTH OF Current ACT residence

How long have you lived in Canberra in the last eight years?

·      Your bank statements must evidence your date of arrival and the claimed period of residence in Canberra.

·      You must record any period away from Canberra (seven days or more) in the ‘Summary of ACT residence’ at
Attachment D.

·      Your claimed period of ACT residence does not have to be continuous.

·      You may have holidays away from Canberra for a maximum of six weeks in any year without it affecting your claim for a year of residence

·      You can study interstate for one or two days a week. However, if you studied more than two days (one night) a week interstate, you will not be considered an ACT resident for that period.

·      You cannot claim ACT residency for any period that you lived or worked interstate or overseas.

·      You can live in NSW if you are within a 30 minute commute to where you work in Canberra e.g. Queanbeyan.

 

  

 

Five years plus.

  

 

25
Four to five years. 20
Three to four years. 15
Two to three years. 10
One to two years. 5
Less than one year. 0

 

 

CANBERRA RESIDENT
English proficiency

What is your English proficiency level as defined by Home Affairs?

 

You must have a valid English test result.

 

 Superior. 15
Proficient. 10
Competent. 0
Spouse/partner English proficiency

What is your spouse/partner’s English proficiency as defined by Home Affairs?

 

They must have a valid English test result to claim points.

 Superior/proficient.

Competent.

Not Applicable.

 5

0
0
Nominated Occupation

Is your nominated occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List?

Your nominated occupation is ON the ACT Critical Skills List.

Your nominated occupation is NOT on the ACT Critical Skills List.

 20

 

0
Length of ACT employment

How long have you worked for an ACT employer in Canberra in the two years immediately before the date of Matrix submission?

·      You may be working in any occupation.

·      While the employment does not have to be fulltime or permanent, you must be working a minimum 20 hours per week for each week that you claim towards the period of employment.

·      You may work for more than one ACT employer and / or be self-employed on an ABN.

·      The employment does not have to be continuous.

·      If you are claiming any period of self-employment:

o    Your gross weekly income must exceed $500 for each week of employment claimed; and

o    Your business must have been operating in Canberra for at least 12 months.

  

 

Employed for 12 months plus.

  

 

10
 

Employed for six to 12 months.

  

5
 

Not applicable.

  

0

 

 

 

CANBERRA RESIDENT
ACT employment – skill level

Are you currently working for an ACT employer in Canberra in a highly skilled position? You must meet the minimum criteria below:

·      You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week for the last three months immediately before date of Matrix submission.

·      The employment must be continuous. Unpaid leave does not meet this criterion.

·      You may work for more than one ACT employer and/or be self-employed if you are working in the same occupation and at the same skill level.

·      Your gross income must be no less than $50,000 per annum for fulltime employment; or $26 per hour (excluding casual loading) for part time/casual employment.

·      Your employer must provide a Statutory Declaration confirming employment.  See Attachment E.

·      If you are self-employed on an ABN:

o  Your gross weekly income exceeds $1000 for each week of employment claimed; and

o  Your business has been operating in Canberra for at least 12 months.

·      You must have a tertiary qualification relevant to your occupation. Your qualification must be dated before you commenced employment. A RPL certificate is not recognised as a tertiary qualification.

·      Any employment claimed must be recorded on your SkillSelect EOI.

 

  

1.      You are working in your nominated occupation which is on the current ACT Critical Skills List. Your occupation must be recorded as ‘relevant’ on your SkillSelect EOI.

 

2.      You are the primary holder of a subclass 457 / 482 visa and you are working for the ACT employer who sponsored your visa. Your occupation must be recorded as ‘relevant’ on your SkillSelect EOI.

 

3.      You are working in an occupation that is on the current ACT Critical Skills List; but it is not your nominated occupation.

 

4.      You are working in an occupation that has an ANZSCO skill level 1 to 3.

 

5.   Not applicable.

  

 

20

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

CANBERRA RESIDENT
Spouse/partner employment

Is your spouse / partner currently working in the ACT or surrounding ‘commuter’ region? They must meet the minimum criteria below:

·           They must be working a minimum 20 hours per week for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.

·           Their employment must be continuous.

·           Any period of unpaid leave cannot be counted towards the three months employment criteria.

·           They must have a valid English test result at a minimum level of ‘competent’ English; hold an Australian passport; or hold a valid passport as defined by Home Affairs.

·           They may work for more than one employer and / or be self-employed.

·           Their employer must provide a Statutory Declaration confirming their employment.  See Attachment E.

·           If they are self-employed on an ABN:

o  Their gross weekly income exceeds $500 for each week of employment claimed; and

o  Their business has been operating in Canberra for at least 12 months.

 

  

1.      They are working in an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List. They must have a skill assessment relevant to their current employment. Their taxable income must be no less than $26 per hour (excluding casual loading).

 

  

15
2.      They have a current skill assessment and it is relevant to their current ACT employment. Their gross income must be no less than $26 per hour (excluding casual loading).

 

 10
3.      They are currently working in any occupation, at any skill level, in Canberra.

 

Spouse employability

 5
4.      They do not meet the 3 months employment criterion, but they have a:

·      Tertiary qualification (requiring at least 3 years full time continuous study) from an Australian or overseas institution in any occupation; and

·       A valid English test result at a minimum level of ‘competent’ English; or hold an Australian or valid passport as defined by Home Affairs.

 

  

 

5
5.      Not applicable. 0

 

 

CANBERRA RESIDENT
terTiary Qualification

What tertiary qualification do you hold from an Australian or international educational institution?

Your selected qualification must be recorded on your Home Affairs SkillSelect EOI

 

 Doctoral degree.

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree or trade certificate

Diploma qualification/s – at least two years full time study.

Not applicable.

 20

15

 

10

 

5

 

0
years of study at an ACT Tertiary Institution.

For how many years did you study fulltime to complete a CRICOS* registered course, and / or attend a Professional Year (PY) program, at an ACT institution in the last eight years?

·      You must have a letter of course completion from the ACT institution to evidence the claimed period and location of study. 

·      You must be resident in Canberra during your claimed period of study.

·      Distance education or online attendance is not accepted.

·      A PY undertaken in the ACT meets the one-year study criteria.

·      Two or more courses, including a PY, may be counted to evidence the period of ACT study.  The courses cannot be concurrent.

·      The courses do not have to be continuous.

CRICOS* – Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. An academic year is at least a total of 46 weeks.

 

Four academic years or more of study.

 

Three academic years of study.

 

Two academic years of study.

 

One academic year of study.

 

Not applicable.

  

20

 

 

15

 

10

 

5

 

0
Close family ties

Do you have a close family member who has lived in Canberra for the last two years?

A close family member is defined as a spouse/ partner, parent, child, brother, sister or grandparent of the main applicant or their spouse/ partner.

 Australian citizen/permanent resident spouse/partner, child.

Australian citizen/permanent resident parent, grandparent, brother, sister.

Not applicable.

 20

 

 

10

 

0

 

 

CANBERRA RESIDENT
Assets in Canberra

1.      You (and a spouse/partner if applicable) have invested at least $250,000 cash to purchase a residential or commercial property in Canberra (purchase of land only does not meet this criteria)? You must hold the Certificate of Title or a rates notice to evidence ownership.

2.      You have purchased/established a business in Canberra. You have majority ownership and minimum $200,000 turnover in one of the last two years.

3.      You have invested in a start-up business in the ACT that is typically technology oriented and has high growth potential.

 

  

1.      Minimum $250,000 cash investment in ACT residential or commercial property.

 

2.      Minimum $200,000 investment to purchase / establish a business.

 

3.      $200,000 third party investment in a start-up ACT business.

 

4.      Not applicable

  

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

 

5

 

0

 

 

PART FOUR

 

Overseas applicant – ACT 491 / 190 nomination

Overseas applicant: – The ACT is not offering 491 / 190 nomination to overseas applicants in 2020-21.

 

PART FIVE

Invitation to apply for ACT nomination

If you are selected to apply for ACT nomination, you will receive an invitation email with a web link to the online application. Migration agents may access the application via their agent account.

If you do not wish to accept the invitation e.g. you submitted multiple matrix or you cannot evidence the matrix scores claimed, the invitation will lapse after 14 days.

By accepting the invitation and submitting the application for ACT nomination, you are agreeing to reside in Canberra during the nomination and visa application process. If the ACT nominated visa is approved, you agree to continue residing in Canberra for at least two years from date of visa grant.

The signed declaration ‘Nomination Obligations to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)’, must be attached to your application for ACT nomination. See Attachment A.

Completing the application for ACT nomination

An invitation does not guarantee that ACT nomination will be approved. You must complete the application for ACT nomination and provide the required supporting documents to evidence your eligibility to apply for ACT nomination and the Matrix score that the invitation was based on. Claims must be true at the date of Matrix submission.

See: Document checklist at PART SIX (page 18)

Your application for ACT nomination must be submitted (with service fee payment confirmed) within 14 days of date of invitation. If the application is not submitted within 14 days, the invitation will automatically expire and cannot be reactivated.

Once payment of the service fee is confirmed by email (within three working days), the application will be lodged and queued for processing.

Assessing the application

All applications are processed in submission date order. No requests for priority processing will be considered.

The standard processing period is 15 working days. For the current processing date click here.

Assessment of your application for ACT nomination will be based solely on the supporting documents provided at the time of lodgement. Additional documentation will not be accepted once the application is submitted. The case officer will not contact you for additional information or for clarification if your supporting documentation does not clearly demonstrate your eligibility or Matrix score claimed.

If the application is incomplete, or it does not clearly evidence the eligibility criteria or Canberra Matrix score claimed as at the date of Matrix submission, the application will be refused.

Offer of ACT nomination

Approval: If the application for ACT nomination is approved, your SkillSelect EOI will be confirmed and Home Affairs will simultaneously issue the visa invitation. You will be unable to update the SkillSelect EOI once ACT nomination is confirmed. You will then have 60 days to apply to Home Affairs for the ACT nominated skilled migration visa. ACT nomination does not guarantee that the skilled migration visa will be granted.

Only one ACT nomination place is offered per applicant. We will not confirm a new SkillSelect EOI if you made an error and/or are unable to apply for the visa.

Refusal: If the application for ACT nomination is refused, you will be informed of the reasons. You may only request a reconsideration of the refusal decision if you can show that your original supporting documents met the eligibility criteria and Matrix score. A request for reconsideration must be in writing. Additional documentation will not be accepted.

Applying for the ACT nominated skilled migration visa

Once the visa invitation is issued by Home affairs, you must lodge the visa application within 60 days. If the visa application is not lodged with Home Affairs within 60 days, the offer of ACT nomination will expire. This timeframe will not be extended.

Please note: If your application for an ACT nominated visa is refused by Home Affairs, the ACT Government will not, under any circumstances, appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal on your behalf.

Nomination obligations – living in Canberra

As part of your application for ACT nomination, you signed a declaration agreeing that ACT nomination is exclusive to the ACT and is NOT transferable to any other state or territory in Australia.

The ACT Government expects you to meet your obligations to live in Canberra for at least two years from the date of visa grant / permanent arrival in Australia. The ACT Government will inform Home Affairs if you do not make a genuine effort to meet your obligations to live in Canberra.

Notification of Home Affairs Visa Decision

You must inform us when your visa is granted, by email and attach a copy of the visa grant notification. If you are overseas, you must let us know your expected arrival date in Canberra.

Email: welcometocanberra@act.gov.au

 

Welcome to Canberra Settlement Service

The ACT Skilled Migration team provides a free settlement service to help ACT-nominated overseas migrants settle in Canberra. The Welcome to Canberra team will:

  • Provide information and advice while you are waiting for your visa, and, if you have questions about living in Canberra, refer you to the relevant websites;
  • Follow up with a phone call or email eight weeks after you have arrived in Canberra.

For more information email: welcometocanberra@act.gov.au

Monitoring Program

As part of your signed nomination obligations you have agreed to:

  • Live and work in Canberra for at least two years from visa grant/arrival in Australia
  • Complete settlement surveys at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after arrival
  • Inform us of any change to your contact details for two years after visa grant/arrival.

 

Disclaimer

The Australian Migration Programme does not guarantee a migration outcome for any temporary resident / international student in Australia. Neither is ACT nomination guaranteed for ACT residents who may be eligible for nomination. The demand for ACT nomination may exceed the Home Affairs allocation of nomination places; and many candidates may not rank highly enough to be selected and invited to apply for nomination.

The ACT Government and its employees are not liable for any inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided to the applicant in the context of their application for ACT nomination. The ACT Government is not responsible for finding employment, accommodation or providing financial incentive or assistance to ACT nominated skilled visa holders or other migrants.

These guidelines are subject to change without notice at any time; and must be read in conjunction with the information on the Canberra Your Future website.

 

PART SIX – DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Mandatory documents

All applications for ACT nomination must include the following supporting documents to evidence your eligibility and Matrix score claimed as at date of Matrix submission.

Once the application is lodged, additional documents will not be accepted or requested by the case officer.

  • Home Affairs SkillSelect EOI summary: showing personal, education, English and employment details submitted
  • Home Affairs SkillSelect points advice.
  • ‘International Movement Record’ from the Department of Home Affairs (if applicable).
  • Current skill assessment in the nominated occupation (all pages of the assessment must be attached).
  • Passport bio-page.

·           Bank statements (Canberra residents only): must evidence your claimed date of arrival in Canberra. You must also provide a bank statement for each year claimed as a period of ACT residence; and from the date of Matrix submission until date of invitation.

  • Your bank statements must reflect that you were living and settled in Canberra. They must include your transaction history including regular shopping activity and bill payments. The bank statement must also evidence your claimed period of employment. Salary payments must be highlighted on the bank statement; and the corresponding payments recorded on the Summary of Working Hours (at Attachment C)

·           Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume: which clearly states personal details, educational qualifications and work experience.

·           Declaration of ACT nomination Obligations: a signed and witnessed declaration that you acknowledge and accept ACT nomination obligations (at Attachment A)

  • Summary of Working Hours (Canberra residents only): a clear record of the total hours worked, and net salary paid for each pay cycle in the claimed period of ACT employment at date of Matrix submission. The net salary must correspond with the bank statement. You must record every pay period: weekly (minimum 20 hrs), fortnightly (minimum 40 hrs), or monthly (minimum 86.6hrs) for the length of employment claimed. If you did not work in a particular period, you must leave that period blank.  Any period of unpaid personal leave must be evidenced by a valid medical certificate. If you are working for more than two employers in any claimed period, you can construct your own spreadsheet to clearly evidence the employment claims made (at Attachment C)
  • Summary of ACT residence (Canberra residents only): a clear record of your ACT residence and any period you were not living in Canberra for more than seven days at a time; including holidays interstate or overseas. (at Attachment D)

 

 

  • ACT employment (Canberra residents only):
  • Employees
  • All payslips or pay advice for the claimed period of ACT employment. If your income is consecutively paid into your bank account, you are only required to provide the first, mid and last payslips to evidence the claimed period of employment (if your bank statements evidence the regular net salary payments).
  • Employment contract or employer statement of service. The commencement date and period of employment must be specified.
  • Cash salary payments:
  • All payslips for the claimed period of ACT employment. If there are corresponding cash deposits of your net income into your bank account (for each pay period) you are only required to provide the first, mid and last payslips to evidence the claimed period of employment (as long as your bank statements evidence the regular salary payments).
  • Employment contract or employer statement of service.
  • ‘Pay As You Go (PAYG) payment summary – individual non-business’, to evidence annual salary for the relevant period. If you do not have the PAYG payment summary to evidence the payment of salary in cash, the claim for employment is unlikely to be accepted.
  • For self-employed only:
  • Australian Business Number (ABN); and
  • Evidence of work undertaken e.g. tax invoices; client schedules; work sheets; partner payment summaries; working hours log sheets etc.
  • Evidence of 12 months ACT business activity: Australian Tax Office (ATO) Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments for last 12 months.
  • Bank statements to evidence that your minimum income exceeds $500 per week (or $1000 per week if fulltime) for any claimed period of employment.

Please note: The ACT will not condone the employment of intending migrants where the terms and conditions of employment do not comply with Australian legislation; including compliance with the relevant Award or Agreement. In addition, Skills Canberra must be satisfied that you are working in a genuine position. If concerns are held that the position is not genuine, or there is evidence of significant churn of employees working in the same position for the same employer, the claim for employment points will not be accepted.

  • English:
  • Either a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom; Canada; New Zealand; United States of America; or Republic of Ireland (to evidence competent English only); OR
  • A valid English language test result accepted by Home Affairs evidencing the claimed level of English ability (within the last three years).
  • Spouse/partner (if applicable):
  • Passport bio-data page.
  • Evidence of relationship: marriage certificate, civil partnership/union registration, or VEVO secondary applicant status for yourself or spouse/partner.
  • Canberra residents only:
  • Evidence of ACT residence immediately before date of matrix submission.
  • Summary of ACT residence (at Attachment D).
  • Bank statements to evidence the minimum period of ACT residence, and up to the date of invitation.
  • One of the following: phone account; utility account; electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE); employment payslips; credit/store card statement.
  • If your spouse is not living in Canberra, provide evidence that they are living overseas.
  • Commitment statement: In no more than two pages, explain in your own words why you want to live in Canberra for at least two years from visa grant/permanent arrival.
  • Current Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO). Attach a copy of the visa grant notification for the last substantive visa held for main applicant; and partner/spouse if applicable.
  • Financial capacity:
  • For Canberra residents – while you are not required to provide evidence of your financial capacity, you must declare your assets available for settlement when completing the online application.

Service fee: A$300

A non-refundable service fee is charged for processing applications for ACT nomination. The service fee is an administration charge only and does not guarantee the approval of a nomination. The service fee of $300 may be paid by one of the following options:

·           Credit Card – ‘pay now’ or ‘pay later’.

Select ‘pay now’ on the online application.

Select ‘pay later’ and access ‘Pay an ACT Government Account’

·           Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – pay later

Westpac Bank – City Walk, Canberra, 2600
Account name: ‘EDD Operating Account’
BSB: 032-777

Account Number: 000145
Reference: Application reference number

Email the EFT receipt and a copy of the ‘payment pending’ email to: migrationservices@act.gov.au

 

Additional documents to evidence the Matrix score claimed

The following documents must be attached to must evidence your Matrix claims as at date of Matrix submission. Once the application is lodged, additional documents will not be accepted or requested by the case officer.

  • ACT employment – Skill Level
    • A Statutory Declaration from your ACT employer confirming your position title, position description, duties, salary and commencement date (at Attachment E).
  • Partner/spouse employment (Canberra residents only):
    • Bank statement to evidence claimed period of employment; with salary payments highlighted.
    • Summary of Working Hours: a clear record of the total hours worked, and net salary paid for each pay cycle in the thirteen weeks immediately before date of Matrix submission (at Attachment C).
    • Employment contract/statement of service; and first, middle and last pay slips for claimed period of employment.
    • Minimum competent level English: current English test result, Australian passport or valid passport issued by the UK, the USA, Canada, NZ or Ireland.
    • A Statutory Declaration from their employer confirming the position, duties, salary and commencement date (at Attachment E).
    • Skill assessment relevant to current occupation (if applicable).
    • For self-employed only:
  • Australian Business Number (ABN); and
  • Evidence of work undertaken e.g. tax invoices; client schedules; work sheets; partner payment summaries; working hours log sheets etc.
  • Evidence of 12 months ACT business activity: Australian Tax Office (ATO) Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments for last 12 months.
  • Bank statements to evidence that your minimum income exceeds $500 per week (or $1000 per week if fulltime) for any claimed period of employment.
  • If not working, academic transcript and completion letter from the tertiary institution to evidence three years full time study.
  • Tertiary qualification (if applicable)
    • Academic Transcript – record of your enrolment history, including results received, courses attempted, and awards conferred.
    • Letter of course completion from tertiary institution.
  • Period of completed ACT study (if applicable)
    • Academic Transcript from ACT institution- record of your enrolment history, including results received, courses attempted, and awards conferred.
    • Letter of course completion from ACT tertiary institution.
  • Close family members living in Canberra
  • Evidence of the close familial relationship with the Canberra resident:
    • Spouse/partner: marriage certificate, civil partnership/union registration; or
    • Birth certificates to evidence the familial relationship between you and the ACT family member.
  • From your Canberra relative:
    • Evidence of two years ACT residence: bank statements, rates notice, utilities bill or PAYG summary; and
    • Evidence of Australian citizenship or residency.

                   Please note: Statutory Declarations will NOT be accepted as evidence of relationship.

 

  • ACT assets
  • Residential or commercial property: Certificate of Title; purchase settlement statement; evidence of minimum $250,000 cash investment; letter of mortgage approval (if applicable).
  • Majority business ownership: ABN; ASIC Business Name Summary; evidence of minimum $200,000 turnover in one of the last two years; Business Activity Statements (BAS) for the last two years.
  • Evidence of $200,000 investment in a start‑up ACT business, and description of ACT business activity.

 

Attaching documents to your application

Supporting documents must be attached in one of the following supported formats to be accepted (MS word, Excel, JPG, GIF, TIF, Acrobat PDF).

Maximum file size for each document is 10 Megabytes (10 MB)

Only one document can be attached per field. Documents already uploaded will be overwritten by trying to attach a second document in the same field.  If you wish to attach additional supporting documents against a criterion, please use the ‘Additional Supporting Documents’ screen.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A – Nomination obligations

Attachment B – Financial declaration (overseas applicants only) – Not included

Attachment C – Summary of working hours (Canberra residents only)

Attachment D – Summary of ACT residence

Attachment E – Statutory Declaration from ACT employer

 

 

 

 

Attachment A

Nomination Obligations to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

I (name)………………………………………………………………………………. (DOB)….…/..…../.……

of (address)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

do solemnly and sincerely declare that:

  • The information contained in my application for ACT nomination of a Skilled Migration visa is true and accurate.
  • I have read and understand my obligations in relation to ACT residence as provided in the ACT Nomination Guidelines, and my commitment to reside permanently in Canberra is ongoing and genuine.
  • (For applicants who are Canberra residents): I agree to reside in Canberra during the ACT nomination and visa application process.
    • I understand that the ACT Government reserves its right to withdraw ACT nomination if, at any time until the visa is granted, they are satisfied that I do not have a genuine commitment to reside in Canberra.
    • If the ACT nominated skilled migration visa is approved, I agree to reside in Canberra for at least two years from date of visa grant.
  • (For applicants who are overseas): I have researched relevant employment opportunities in Canberra and am satisfied that there are sufficient employment opportunities in my nominated occupation relevant to my skill set and experience in Canberra. I am aware that Australian labour market conditions may vary significantly as the employment market fluctuates at different times of the year; and from year to year. I understand that I need to be realistic about employment expectations as it can take, on average, six months to secure employment. I understand that I will compete for employment vacancies with all people in the labour market as part of a normal selection process.
    • If the ACT nominated skilled migration visa is approved, I agree to reside in the ACT for at least two years following the date of my permanent arrival in Australia.
  • I will inform the ACT Skilled Migration team when the visa application is decided by Home Affairs and, if travelling from overseas, my expected arrival date in Canberra.
  • I agree that ACT nomination is exclusive to the ACT and is NOT transferable to any other Australian state or territory. I understand that the ACT Government will inform the Department of Home Affairs if I do not make a genuine effort to reside in Canberra for at least two years from date of visa grant / permanent arrival.
  • I understand that the ACT will monitor my settlement in Canberra for two years from date of visa grant / permanent arrival and I agree to complete the six monthly settlement surveys for the first two years.
  • I have access to enough financial resources to support myself (and any dependents) while securing employment in Canberra if my visa application is successful.
  • I understand that the ACT Government is not responsible for finding employment, accommodation or providing a financial incentive to ACT nominated skilled migrants.
  • I understand that the ACT Government or employees of the ACT Government are not liable for any inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided to the applicant in the context of their application for ACT nomination.

The information you provide with your application is collected by Skills Canberra, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development, a Directorate of the ACT Government and will be used to assess your application for an ACT nomination. For details on the collection of personal information please refer to the Canberra Create Your Future privacy notice. Information you provide in the settlement surveys will be used to monitor your settlement if you are a successful applicant. Depersonalised settlement information may be used to compile statistical reports for ACT Government internal reporting and may be published in media releases. Any information submitted by you in and/or with your application and in the settlement surveys which contains personal information will be stored, used and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of the Information Privacy Act 2014.

 

Signature of applicant: ……………………………………..…………..                         Date: ……./..…./…….

Name of Witness ………………………………………………………….

Signature of witness: ………………………………………………….…..                         Date……./……./……..

 

 

 

 

Attachment C

SUMMARY OF WORKING HOURS

 

Name: ………………………………………………………………………………. (main applicant/spouse)                                                                       

 

Date Matrix submitted: ……/……/……
You must record your employer, occupation and every pay cycle (weekly, fortnight or monthly) for the length of

employment claimed.  If you did not work, you must leave that pay cycle blank. Any period of

unpaid personal leave must be evidenced by a valid medical certificate. If you are working for more than two

employers in any claimed period, you can construct your own spreadsheet.

If the case officer is not satisfied that your ‘summary’ clearly records the total hours worked for each pay period,

your claims against the employment criteria will not be accepted. 

 
  Employer:

 

Occupation:

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Occupation:

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Hours

worked
Pay Period Hours Net salary Pay date Hours Net salary Pay date
 

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Attachment D

SUMMARY OF ACT RESIDENCE

 

Name: ………………………………………………………………………………. (main applicant / spouse)                                                                       

 

Date Matrix submitted: ……/……/……
Date of arrival in Canberra:

 

……/……/……

 

 

 

 What period of ACT residence are you claiming (in the last eight years) at date of Matrix submission?

 

Visit to Canberra         

 

Less than one year      

 

One to two years        

 

Two to three years  

 

Three to four years

 

Four to five years

 

Five years plus

 

 
You must record any time that you spent away from Canberra (for seven days or more) for each year of residence claimed.  You may have holidays away from Canberra for a maximum of six weeks in any year without it affecting your claim for a year of residence. The year counts back from date of Matrix submission.

You can study interstate for one or two days a week. However, if you study interstate for more than two days a week, you will not be considered an ACT resident for that period. If you worked interstate, you cannot claim ACT residence for that period.

 

Bank statements: Your bank statements must evidence your claimed date of arrival in Canberra. You must also provide a bank statement (with salary payments highlighted) for each year of residence claimed at date of matrix submission; and until date of invitation to apply for ACT nomination. You must highlight any period you spent away from Canberra for seven days or more. 

 
 

 

YEAR ONE

(the year before date of

matrix submission)

 

 Time away from Canberra for 7 days or more – duration dates Number of weeks away from Canberra
Interstate Overseas
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   Total number of weeks away from Canberra in Year One: ………

 

 

 

 

YEAR TWO

 

(two years before date

 of matrix submission)

 

 Time away from Canberra for 7 days or more – duration dates Number of weeks away from Canberra
Interstate Overseas
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YEAR THREE

 

(three years before date

 of matrix submission)

 

 Time away from Canberra for 7 days or more – duration dates Number of weeks away from Canberra
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YEAR FOUR

 

(four years before date

 of matrix submission)

 

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Total number of weeks away from Canberra in Year Four: ………
 

YEAR FIVE

 

(five years before date

 of matrix submission)

 

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YEAR SIX

 

(six years before date

 of matrix submission)

 

 Time away from Canberra for 7 days or more – duration dates Number of weeks away from Canberra
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YEAR SEVEN

 

(seven years before date

 of matrix submission)

 

 Time away from Canberra for 7 days or more – duration dates Number of weeks away from Canberra
Interstate Overseas
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YEAR EIGHT

 

(eight years before date

 of matrix submission)

 

 Time away from Canberra for 7 days or more – duration dates Number of weeks away from Canberra
Interstate Overseas
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Attachment E

Commonwealth of Australia

STATUTORY DECLARATION

Statutory Declarations Act 1959

1  Insert the name, address and occupation of person making the declaration I,1

 

make the following declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959:
2  Set out matter declared to in numbered paragraphs 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I understand that a person who intentionally makes a false statement in a statutory declaration is guilty of an offence under section 11 of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959, and I believe that the statements in this declaration are true in every particular.

 
3  Signature of person making the declaration

 

4  [Optional: email address and/or telephone number of person making the declaration]

 3

 

4
5  Place

6  Day

7  Month and year

 Declared at 5                                            on 6                             of 7

Before me,
8  Signature of person before whom the declaration is made (see over) 8

 
9  Full name, qualification and address of person before whom the declaration is made (in printed letters)

10 [Optional: email address and/or telephone number of person before whom the declaration is made

 

 9

 

 

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Source: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about The eligibility of 485 PSW Visa have been copied from http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/. The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this document (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses, or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.

 

 

 

ACT Critical Skills List

ACT Critical Skills List January 2021

ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST January 2021 update

The ACT Critical Skills List is used to determine the eligibility for ACT nomination of the following programs:

• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa.

• Skilled Nominated (Permanent) subclass 190 visa.

ACT Critical Skills List

The ACT Critical Skills List was reviewed and updated on 11 January 2021.

The ACT Critical Skills List will be reviewed every four months and updated as required to ensure that the ACT Migration Program adapts and responds to the evolving critical skills needs of the ACT economy.

Cap on Occupations

The number of ACT nomination places may be capped for each occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List. Invitations may not be issued when the monthly cap for an occupation is reached.

 

ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST – January 2021
ANZSCO MAJOR Group Nomination places available each month ANZSCO NOMINATED OCCUPATION
1324 Less than 10 132411 Policy and Planning Manager (491 only)
1335 Less than 5 133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing)
1351 Less than 5 135112 ICT Project Manager
135199 ICT Managers (nec)
1399 Less than 5 139911 Arts Administrator or Manager
139912 Environmental Manager
1492 Less than 5 149211 Call or Contact Centre Manager (491 only)
149212 Customer Service Manager
2124 Less than 5 212411 Copywriter
212412 Newspaper or Periodical Editor
212413 Print Journalist
212415 Technical Writer
212416 Television Journalist
212499 Journalist & other writers (nec)
2211 Less than 10 221111 Accountant (General)
221112 Management Accountant
221113 Taxation Accountant
2244 less than 10 224412 Policy Analyst (491 only)
2249 Less than 5 224912 Liaison Officer (491 only)
224914 Patents Examiner (491 only)
224999 Information and Organisation Prof. nec (491 only)
2321 Less than 10 232111 Architect
232112 Landscape Architect
2324 Less than 5 232411 Graphic Designer
232412 Illustrator
232414 Web Designer
2332   233211 Civil Engineer
233212 Geotechnical Engineer
 Less than 5 233213 Quantity Surveyor
  233214 Structural Engineer
  233215 Transport Engineer
2339 Less than 5 233911 Aeronautical Engineer
233912 Agricultural Engineer
233913 Biomedical Engineer
2411 Less than 5 241111 Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher
2513 Less than 5 251311 Environmental Health Officer (491 only)
251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
2523 Less than 5 252311 Dental Specialist
252312 Dentist (491 only)
2524 Less than 5 252411 Occupational Therapist
2525 Less than 5 252511 Physiotherapist
2527 Less than 5 252711 Audiologist
  252712 Speech Pathologist
2531 Less than 5 253111 General Practitioner
253112 Resident Medical Officer
2544 Less than 10 254411 Nurse Practitioner
254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413 Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health)
254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency)
254416 Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254417 Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation)
254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421 Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422 Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423 Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424 Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425 Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254499 Registered Nurses (nec)
2611 Less than 15 261111 ICT Business Analyst
261112 Systems Analyst
2613 Less than 40 261311 Analyst Programmer
261312 Developer Programmer
261313 Software Engineer
261314 Software Tester
261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec
2621 Less than 10 262111 Database Administrator
262112 ICT Security Specialist
262113 Systems Administrator
2631 Less than 5 263111 Computer Network & Systems Engineer
263112 Network Administrator
263113 Network Analyst
2632 Less than 5 263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
263212 ICT Support Engineer
263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer
263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec)
2721

 

 

 

 

 Less than 5 272111 Careers Counsellor
272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor
272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor
272115 Student Counsellor
272199 Counsellors nec
2723 Less than 5 272311 Clinical Psychologist
272312 Educational Psychologist
272313 Organisational Psychologist
272314 Psychotherapist
272399 Psychologist (nec)
2724 Less than 5 272412 Interpreter
272413 Translator (491 only)
272499 Social Professionals (nec)
2725 Less than 5 272511 Social Worker
2726 Less than 5 272611 Community Arts Worker (491 only)
272612 Recreation Officer
272613 Welfare Worker
3312 Less than 5 331211 Carpenter and Joiner
331212 Carpenters
331213 Joiner
3421 Less than 5 342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
3513 Less than 5 351311 Chef
3622 Less than 5 362211 Gardener (General
362212 Aborist
362213 Landscape Gardener
3911 Less than 5 391111 Hairdressers
4117 Less than 5 411711 Community Worker
411712 Disabilities Services Officer
411713 Family Support Worker
411715 Residential Care Officer
411716 Youth Worker
4523 Less than 5 452311 Sports Development Officer
5111 Less than 10 511111 Contract Administrator
511112 Program or Project Administrator

Source: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about The eligibility of 485 PSW Visa have been copied from http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/. The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this document (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses, or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.

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Migration program planning levels 2020-2021

The Migration program is designed to achieve a range of economic and social outcomes. The program is set annually, with the total places available capped at a ceiling of 160,000 for 2020-21. The total program is broken down into the following streams:

  • Skill – designed to improve the productive capacity of the economy and fill skill shortages in the labour market, including those in regional Australia. In 2020-21, the Skill stream has 79,600 places allocated.​
  • Family – is predominately made up of Partner visas, enabling Australians to reunite with family members from overseas, and provide them with pathways to citizenship (77,300 places in 2020-21).
  • Special Eligibility – this covers visas for those in special circumstances. This can include permanent residents returning to Australia after a period away, and is the smallest stream (100 places in 2020-21).
  • At least 3,000 Child places will be available in 2020-21.
2020-21 Migration program planning levels
Stream and Category 2020-21
Skill stream
Employer Sponsored 22,000
Skilled Independent 6,500
Regional 11,200
​State/Territory Nominated 11,200
Business Innovation & Investment program 13,500
Global Talent 15,000
Distinguished Talent 200
Skill Total 79,600
Family Stream
Partner 72,300
Parent 4,500
Other Family 500
Family Total 77,300
Special Eligibility 100
Child (estimate; not subject to a ceiling) 3,000
Total 160,000

Program size and composition

The size and composition of the Migration program is set each year through the Australian Government’s Budget process. It is informed following broad public consultations with state and territory governments, business and community groups and the wider public. Community views, economic and labour force forecasts, international research, net overseas migration and economic and fiscal modelling are all taken into account when planning the program.​

State an​d Territory nominated visa categories –
​2020-21 nomination allocations

Under the 2020-21 Migration Program settings, nomination allocations are made available to States and Territories in the following categories:

  • Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
  • Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)

States and Territories each assess eligible applicants against a criteria unique to their jurisdiction.

Further information regarding State and Territory nomination requirements can be found at:

Following consultation with States and Territories, the foll​o​wing nomination levels have been allocated for 2020-21:

State and Territory nominated visa allocations
State Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) Visa Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)
ACT 702 598 30
NSW 3,550 2,800 2,200
VIC 2,500 1,043 1,750
QLD ​1,000 1,250 1,200
NT 500 500 75
WA 1,100 340 360
SA 1,500 1,850 1,000
TAS 1,000 1,400 45
Total 11,852 9,781 6,660

​Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/migration-program-planning-levels