ACT occupation list and the Canberra Matrix go hand in hand

Also known as Federal Capital Territory (FCT) until 1938, the Australian Capital Territory or the ACT which encompasses the Australian capital city of Canberra and some surrounding townships. Also, Canberra falling under the national capital right from 1913, not only is home to Australian Public Service (APS), but is also the largest employer with over 20,000 skilled overseas immigrants being employed across a wide melange of jobs that the ACT has to offer.

And, here is where the ACT occupation list helps the prospective applicants to have a lot at whether or not their professional job aspirations match the local labour needs and requirements of the Australian Capital Territory.

Before you apply to ACT 190 nomination subclass ensure that you are finished with Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) SkillSelect as well as meet the Australian Home Affairs requirement of obtaining a minimum of 65 in the points test to be even be able to qualify for the act state nomination that you have applied for in the first place.

To do this, you will firstly be required to submit an Expression of Interest or EOI for ACT 190 nomination by firstly filling up a Canberra Matrix’ wherein are designated the required points against shown economic contribution or benefit or even expressing a genuine intention of being willing to be a part of the ACT community.

If by chance you have a good score and are invited to apply for the ACT state nomination, you will be then required to complete and submit the online application (along with the service fee) within 14 days. Also, ensure that all the requisite documents are attached to evidence your eligibility as well as your Matrix score at the date of the submission of the Matrix score.

Also, before you apply for the ACT state nomination make sure that you have read the guidelines thoroughly and carefully in order to ensure that you matching all the eligibility requirements of the Canberra Matrix.

When you Expression of Interest (EOI) with Home Affairs SkillSelect you should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to move to Australia via Home Affairs SkillSelect, after which you need to choose the ACT as your selected location to reside in Australia as well as have the minimum points as allocated by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

The ACT occupation list is what identifies the skills that are in latest demand in Canberra if you are looking for a quicker migration, and is a determinant of your eligibility when it comes to your applying for any of the immigration programs (Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa) or for that matter Employer Nomination: Regional Certifying Body aid of an Employer Nomination under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme.

For more information about the Australian Capital Territory, you can get in touch with our expert visa professionals.