{"id":14191,"date":"2025-10-30T03:14:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T03:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hect.xtechsolution.com.au\/?post_type=visa&p=14191"},"modified":"2026-03-21T11:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T11:25:00","slug":"act-state-nomination-190-491","status":"publish","type":"visa","link":"https:\/\/outweb.com.au\/hect12june\/visa\/act-state-nomination-190-491\/","title":{"rendered":"ACT State Nomination"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ACT State Nomination Full Guide 2025-26<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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ACT Skilled Nomination (Subclass 190 & 491) \u2014 Updated Policies, Pathway Comparison & Practical Insights<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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ACT State Nomination Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In the 2025\u201326 financial year, the <\/span>Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Nomination Program continues to be administered by <\/span>Migration Canberra, offering opportunities for applicants who wish to <\/span>live, work, or invest in Canberra on a long-term basis. The program covers both the <\/span>Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Permanent Visa) and the <\/span>Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Provisional Visa).<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the unique <\/span>Canberra Matrix points system, applicants are comprehensively assessed based on their <\/span>education, occupation, English proficiency, length of employment and residence, partner skills, and contributions to Canberra\u2019s economy and community.<\/span><\/p>\n

This financial year, the ACT nomination program continues to operate under a \u201cmerit-based selection and targeted invitation\u201d<\/span> model. The focus is on applicants who are genuinely residing in Canberra, have stable employment, and make ongoing economic contributions<\/span> to the territory. The overall policy direction has shifted from \u201ccompeting on points\u201d<\/span> to \u201ccompeting on contribution\u201d<\/span>, with the ACT Government placing greater emphasis on whether applicants can stay long-term, create jobs, and promote regional economic development<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Currently, the ACT nomination offers the following key pathways:<\/p>\n

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    Canberra Residents Stream:
    <\/strong>For applicants who already live and have been continuously employed in the ACT. This is the primary nomination pathway<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Overseas Applicants Stream:
    <\/strong>For skilled professionals living overseas whose occupations appear on the ACT Critical Skills List<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Doctorate Stream:
    <\/strong>For graduates who have completed a PhD or research-based Master\u2019s degree<\/span> at an ACT university. They may apply within three years of graduation, with no additional work requirement<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Small Business Owner (SBO) Stream:
    <\/strong>For applicants who have established and actively manage a genuine business in Canberra, employing Australian citizens or permanent residents<\/span>.
    (Note: The SBO stream is now integrated within the Canberra Residents Stream.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The ACT Government emphasizes that genuine settlement intentions and tangible local contributions<\/span> are the key determinants of nomination success.<\/p>\n

    Whether you are a <\/span>local resident, graduate, business owner, or an <\/span>overseas professional with skills in demand, if you can demonstrate <\/span>authentic ties to Canberra, stable economic activity, and a long-term commitment, you will have the opportunity to secure an ACT nomination in the <\/span>2025\u201326 financial year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    ACT State Nomination
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    Eligibility Overview\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    To apply for ACT nomination (either Subclass 190 or Subclass 491), applicants must meet both<\/b><\/span> of the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n

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      The <\/span>ACT Government\u2019s Matrix points system<\/b> requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Nominated Occupation<\/td>Your occupation must be listed on the Department of Home Affairs Skilled Occupation List.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Age<\/td>Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      English<\/td>Achieve at least IELTS 6 in each component or equivalent English proficiency.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Points<\/td>Reach at least 65 points (based on the Department of Home Affairs Skilled Migration Points Test).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Residency<\/td>Must be living in the ACT, regional New South Wales (within 30 minutes of commuting distance), or overseas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Skills Assessment<\/td>Hold a valid Skills Assessment for the nominated occupation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Character & Health<\/td>Meet Australia\u2019s character and health requirements (PIC4005\/4007).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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