ACT nomination – skilled nominated (subclass 190) visa
The ACT Skilled Migration Program is a significant contributor to the ACT’s economy and population growth. The aim of the Program is to attract and retain talented people, to build the workforce profile, strengthen and diversify the local economy, and enhance our multicultural and inclusive community. The ACT 190 nomination stream is aimed at applicants who can demonstrate economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.
These guidelines explain how to express interest in applying for ACT 190 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 and close family ties.
All Matrix scores are then ranked, with the highest-ranked candidates invited to apply for ACT 190 nomination.
Please note: You must read the ACT 190 nomination guidelines carefully to ensure that you are eligible to complete the Canberra Matrix. If you are invited to apply for ACT 190 nomination, you must provide evidence to support all Matrix points claimed. Claims must be true at the date of Matrix submission.
PART ONE – ACT 190 NOMINATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Home Affairs SkillSelect
- Canberra resident eligibility criteria
- Overseas eligibility criteria
- How to complete the Canberra Matrix
- Ranking, selection and invitation
- Lodging the application for ACT 190 nomination
- Assessment against the eligibility criteria and decision
- Nomination obligations
PART TWO – CANBERRA MATRIX SCORING
- Canberra residents
- Overseas applicants
PART THREE – DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
- Mandatory documents
- Additional documents
PART FOUR –ATTACHMENTS
- Attachment A: ACT 190 nomination obligations
- Attachment B: Financial declaration (overseas applicants only)
- Attachment C: Summary of working hours (Canberra residents only)
- Attachment D: Summary of ACT residence
PART ONE
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with Home Affairs SkillSelect.
You must:
- submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to migrate to Australia through Home Affairs SkillSelect.
- select the ACT as your preferred location to live in Australia.
- have the minimum points prescribed by Home Affairs.
If you are invited to apply for ACT 190 nomination, and your application is approved, your SkillSelect EOI will be confirmed and Home Affairs will automatically issue the visa invitation. You will be unable to update the SkillSelect EOI once ACT 190 nomination is confirmed.
You will then have 60 days to apply for the skilled migration visa. ACT 190 nomination does not guarantee that the skilled migration visa will be granted.
Please note: The ACT will only provide one nomination place per approved applicant. If you make an error, a new SkillSelect EOI will not be confirmed. You will need to complete a new Canberra Matrix and wait for an invitation; understanding that an invitation is not guaranteed as it will depend on where your new Matrix is ranked.
Check your eligibility for ACT 190 nomination
Canberra residents
You must meet the following minimum criteria before you can express an interest in ACT 190 nomination by completing the Canberra Matrix.
- You must be living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. While the employment does not have to be fulltime or permanent, it must be continuous. You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week. Paid annual or personal leave meets the employment criteria. Any claim for unpaid leave (including maternity leave) must be evidenced by a valid medical certificate.
- You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN. If you are employed by a NSW employer in the ‘ACT Region’, you must demonstrate that your work activity is located in the ACT. Please note: internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for 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 children 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 you claiming Matrix points for a spouse’s/partner’s English ability or employability you must provide the following evidence of the relationship: marriage certificate, civil partnership/union registration, or VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) secondary applicant status for yourself or spouse/partner. Please note: When completing the online application, you must declare that the relationship is genuine and meets Home Affairs’ requirements relating to spouse / partner relationships. The ACT Government will inform Home Affairs if concerns are held that the relationship is not genuine.
- You must sign a Statutory Declaration committing to continuing to live and work in Canberra for at least two years from date of visa grant.
Please note: You are not eligible for ACT 190 nomination if you or any dependents on your application are living or working in another Australian state or territory.
Overseas applicants
You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination by completing the Canberra Matrix:
- 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.
- Your skills and at least 12 months continuous experience (within the last three years) in the nominated occupation must be relevant to the ACT economy. Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, production, mining; shipping, gas and oil; head office banking and railways are not generally considered relevant industries given the structure of the ACT economy, which is primarily knowledge-based.
- If you do not have a genuine ACT job offer, you must provide evidence of research into sufficient ACT employment opportunities in your nominated occupation, relevant to your skill set and experience (see Page 18: Employability for overseas residents).
- If claiming points for length of work experience, you must provide one of the following:
- A current Skill Assessment with points advice showing dates of the relevant work experience assessed; or
- An employment reference / statement of service and for the claimed period of employment. Your claimed work experience must also be claimed on the Home Affairs SkillSelect
- If claiming Matrix points for a spouse’s/partner’s English ability or employability:
- You must provide the following evidence of the relationship: marriage certificate or civil partnership/union registration.
- They must have competent or higher, level of English.
- You must sign a statutory declaration committing to living and working in Canberra for at least two years from date of arrival in Australia.
- You must have access to sufficient financial assets to fund your migration and settlement in Canberra while you seek employment. You need to be realistic about employment expectations once you arrive in Canberra as it can take, on average, up to six months to secure employment. This timeframe is only indicative, as the economy and employment market can vary considerably throughout the year.
- You and/or any dependents must not be the holder of a current Australian visa (or associated bridging visa), except an Australian visitor visa.
Please note: You are not eligible for ACT 190 nomination if you, or any dependents, are living or have lived in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months.
Download Complete file here: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/workspace/uploads/documents/final-act-190-nomination-guidelines-1-july-2019.pdf
Source: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/guidelines-canberra-matrix/