Step 1 – Seek Professional Assistance

Seeking professional migration advice about your eligibility for Australian immigration and the action plan.

Step 2 – EOI for 190 Visa ACT

You must submit a valid EOI (Expression of Interest) for ACT 190 visa and ensure the information in the EOI is accurate and up to date.

Step 3 – Complete the Canberra Matrix

You must complete a score-based ‘Canberra Matrix’ where points can be claimed against specific criteria including skilled employment, English proficiency, formal qualifications, length of ACT residence/study, investment activity and close family ties, etc. You can check your score here beforehand. Please note, the Matrix cannot be updated or withdrawn after submission. Therefore, if there is an error or change in the circumstances that leads to the points to increase or decrease, you will need to complete a new Matrix.

Step 4 – State Nomination Application for 190 Visa ACT

Submit the official nomination application to ACT Government.

Step 5 – Apply for 190 Visa

Once your state nomination application has been approved, you will receive the approval letter and also the invitation to make an application for the 190 skilled visa.

Step 6 – Respond to any RFI requests by the Immigration

When the Department of Home Affairs assesses your visa application, they may send a number of RFI (Request for Further Information) to ask for more information for verification before making a decision on your visa application. It is critical that you fully understand the 190 visa requirement before you lodge the application.

190 Visa Requirements – Federal Government

You and your dependant family must satisfy the Department of Home Affairs requirements:

• • must be under age 45 when being nominated
  • obtain a full skills assessment for the skilled occupation that you have nominated
  • have competent level of English Language
  • scored at least 65 points or higher on the skilled migration point test

Requirements for 190 Visa ACT – State Government

If you are currently residing in Canberra and satisfy the following requirements, you may seek state nomination via this pathway.

• • You must meet one of the following criteria:
    • 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 and you have been working for the sponsoring ACT employer for at least 6 months; or
    • 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.
  • You must be living in Canberra for the last 6 months and continue until the date of invitation.
  • You must be working in Canberra for at least 6 months. You must have worked at least 35 hours per week in each of the 26 weeks prior to submitting the Matrix. Your employment in Canberra must be continuous for the 26 weeks and it must be a genuine and paid position. Your employer MUST declare that you are employed in a genuine position in accordance with Australian legislation and your manager or direct supervisor need to sign the statutory declaration.
  • You must meet the Department of Home Affairs requirement for ‘proficient’ or ‘superior’ English unless your nominated occupation is Chef (351311) or has an ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5.
  • Your spouse or partner must also reside in Canberra for the last 6 months or live overseas.
    • You will provide evidence of your relationship if you want to claim Matrix points for a spouse/partner
    • Your spouse/partner must have “competent” level of English or hold an Australian passport so you can claim Matrix points in the spouse/partner employment category.
  • 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 the date of visa grant.

If you are an overseas application and satisfy the following requirements, you may seek state nomination via this pathway.

• • Your nominated occupation must be on the latest ACT Critical Skills List
  • You and your dependents must be living overseas for a minimum of 12 months.
  • You and your dependents must not hold a current Australian visa (or bridging visa), except for visitor visa.
  • You must have a job offer in your nominated occupation in an Australian enterprise with at least 50 employees. This position must be located in Canberra and be available for at least 2 years.
  • Your employer must declare that you will be employed in a genuine position in Canberra and they have tested the labour market and are unable to find suitable Australian citizens or permanent residents to fill this position.
  • You must have “proficient” or “superios” level of English.
  • You will provide evidence of your relationship if you want to claim Matrix points for a spouse/partner.
  • Your spouse/partner must have “competent” level of English or hold an Australian passport so you can claim Matrix points in the spouse/partner employment category.
  • You must sign a declaration committing to living and working in Canberra for at least two years from the date of visa grant.
  • You must have sufficient funds for migration and settlement in Canberra while seeking employment.

Please note the ACT migration program is closed for overseas applications in 2021-22.

Ausdirect Migration for 190 Visa ACT

Our team at Ausdirect Migration is very experienced in managing migration programs in relation to Canberra Visa applications. We have provided top-quality migration services to onshore and offshore clients to support them study in Canberra and apply for migration through Canberra.

Book a consultation with us today. We look forward to hearing from you and the opportunity to assist you in managing your immigration journey.

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