ACT State Nomination 190 and 491 Visa 2024-2025

July 31, 20246 min read

ACT State Nomination 190 and 491 Visa 2024-2025

Suman Dua MARN 1800859Jul 31, 20245 min read

In this blog, we will discuss ACT nomination criteria for visa subclass 190 for the 2024-2025 financial year.

To be eligible for an ACT nomination, you must meet the Australian Department of Home Affairs and ACT’s criteria for your chosen visa category.

The Home Affairs criteria require you to:

ACT has 4 Nominations pathways:

You may be invited to apply for ACT nomination if we think your employment is of significant economic benefit to the Territory and you do not meet the current eligibility criteria. You cannot request or apply for this pathway. The invitation can ONLY be initiated by the ACT government.

ACT Resident Pathway for 190 and 491 Visa:

You must meet one of the following for both 190 and 491 Visa nomination:

Business Types Not Eligible:

Residence in Canberra:

Employment in Canberra:

Employee:

Self-employed (not claiming Small Business Owner points):

Small Business Owner:

English:

For both 190 and 491 Visa stream applicants will have to commit to Canberra:

190 Nomination - Overseas applicant eligibility for 190 and 491 Visa:

Nominated Occupation must be on the latest ACT Critical Skills List.

Relevant Overseas Work Experience:

English:

ACT Employability:

Commitment to Canberra:

Residency:

Settlement Funds:

Spouse/Partner (if claiming Canberra Matrix points):

Doctorate streamlined nomination

Canberra resident

You are eligible to apply for ACT doctorate streamlined nomination if you have:

Interstate resident

If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT doctorate streamlined nomination if you were awarded a professional or research doctoral degree from an ACT university within the last two years.

Overseas applicant

If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT doctorate streamlined nomination if you were awarded a professional or research doctoral degree from an ACT university within the last two years.

Once you are satisfied that you meet the eligibility criteria, you can register your interest in applying for ACT nomination by completing the Canberra Matrix. If you need any help regarding the Canberra nomination, please book a consultation.

Link:

ACT Nomination Process

ACT Critical Skills List

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