| ACT | | ACT’s allocation for subclass 190 visa:
2023-24: 600 places
2024-25: 1,000 places
ACT INVITATION ROUND - 190 Visa | Minimum Matrix score | Canberra residentsOverseas applicants| May 2024 | N/AN/A
| April 2024 | 120 (8/2/2024)130
| August 2024 | 135135
| Sep 2024 | N/AN/A| Oct 2024 | 120| N/A
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| | ACT | | ACT’s allocation for subclass 491 visa:
2023-24: 600 places
2024-25: 800 places
ACT INVITATION ROUND - 491 Visa | Minimum Matrix score | Canberra residentsOverseas applicants| May 2024 | 100125| April 2024 | 90 (15/1/2024)125 (31/1/2024)| August 2024 | 110115| Sep 2024 | N/AN/A| Oct 2024 | 105 (15/8/2024)| N/A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ACT |  | Canberra 190 Visa
Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.
Canberra residents
You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination:
- you need to have resided in Canberra for a minimum of six months at the time of submitting the Canberra Matrix, and this residency must be maintained until the invitation date.
You are allowed to live within a 30-minute commuting distance in New South Wales, such as in places like Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, and Googong.
- You must meet one of the following three criteria:
- 1 - Emplyee and/or Self-employed Your nominated occupation is on the ACT Critical Skills List; (Industrial Engineer has been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - April 2023)
- 2 - Emplyee on a TSS visa (457/482): You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer; For the past three months, you have been employed in your nominated occupation by an ACT employer who is sponsoring you. It is not mandatory for your nominated occupation to be listed on the ACT Critical Skills List.
- 3 - Small Business Owner You are the majority owner of a eligible registered business located in the ACT (ineligible businesses: Sub tenancy, ride-share, taxi, delivery, courier services or an on-sold business previously used to qualify for ACT nomination.)
- It is required that you have worked for a minimum of 30 hours per week in at least 26 out of the 30 weeks preceding the submission
- You must be in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion.
- Your income must not be less than the relevant award or market salary rate.
- If you are employed by an interstate employer while working in Canberra, it is necessary to have a valid and legitimate reason for being physically based in Canberra. Working remotely or from a home office is not permissible.
- If you are self-employed on an ABN:
- During at least 26 out of the 30 weeks preceding the submission of the Canberra Matrix, your total taxable income needs to amount to a minimum of $1000 per week
- you must evidence at least 12 months ACT business activity on your ABN at date of Matrix submission.
- If you have a Spouse/Partner, they must either be a resident in Canberra or residing overseas.
- Applicants must demonstrate at least a ‘Proficient’ level of English as defined by Home Affairs (ie IELTS result with a minimum score of 7 (L, R, W, S) or or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 65 (L, R, W, S) unless the nominated occupation is Chef or has an ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5.
Overseas applicants
- The nominated occupation must be on the latest ACT Critical Skills List.
(Industrial Engineer has been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - April 2023)
- The applicant should possess a minimum of three years of full-time, post-graduate work experience in their nominated occupation within the last five years.
- The applicant must hold the relevant Australian registration or licencing if it is required for their nominated occupation.
- The applicant and any migrating dependents (except children enrolled at school in the ACT) must not have lived in Australia for the last year; and do not hold a current Australian visa (or bridging visa), except an Australian visitor visa.
- The applicant must have access to sufficient money to fund their migration and settlement
- In the case that the applicant has a Spouse/Partner, the Spouse/Partner must either reside in Canberra or live overseas.
- Application Fee: $300
- Applicants must demonstrate at least a ‘Proficient’ level of English as defined by Home Affairs (ie IELTS result with a minimum score of 7 (L, R, W, S) or or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 65 (L, R, W, S) unless the nominated occupation is Chef or has an ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5.
| ACT | | Canberra 491 Visa
Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.
Canberra residents
You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 491 nomination:
- You must be living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission and continue until the date of invitation.
You also have the option to reside within a 30-minute commuting distance in NSW, for example, in places like Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, and Googong.
- You must meet one of the following three criterion:
- Your nominated occupation is on the ACT Critical Skills List; (Industrial Engineer has been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - April 2023)
OR
- You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer; For the past three months, it is required that you have been employed in your nominated occupation by an ACT employer who is sponsoring you.
OR
- You are the majority owner of a eligible registered business located in the ACT (ineligible businesses: Sub tenancy, ride-share, taxi, delivery, courier services or an on-sold business previously used to qualify for ACT nomination.)
- Before submitting the Canberra Matrix, you must have worked a minimum of 15 hours per week for at least 13 out of the 15 weeks prior.
- You must be in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion.
- If you are employed by an employer from another state while working in Canberra, there must be a legitimate reason for your presence in Canberra. Remote work or working from a home office is not allowed in this situation.
- You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN.
If you are self-employed on an ABN:
- Your total (taxable) income must be at least $520 pw in at least 13 out of the 15 weeks before Canberra Matrix submission.
- You need to have at least 12 months ACT business activity on your ABN.
- If you have a Spouse/Partner, they must either be a resident in Canberra or residing abroad.
- You need to satisfy the Department of Home Affairs' requirement for 'competent' English, unless your assessing authority demands a higher level.
Overseas applicants
- The nominated occupation must be on the latest ACT Critical Skills List.
(Industrial Engineer has been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - April 2023)
- The applicant must possess a minimum of one year of full-time, post-graduate work experience in their nominated occupation within the last five years.
- The applicant must hold the relevant Australian registration or licencing if it is required for theie nominated occupation.
- The applicant must have conducted research on the ACT labor market and be content that they possess employable skills in Canberra, and their background aligns with the needs of the ACT economy.
- The applicant and any migrating dependents (excluding children enrolled at school in the ACT) must not have resided in Australia for the past year and should not hold any current Australian visa (or bridging visa), with the exception of an Australian visitor visa.
- The applicant must have access to sufficient money to fund theie migration and settlement
- In the case that the applicant has a Spouse/Partner, the Spouse/Partner must either reside in Canberra or live overseas.
- Application Fee: $300
- You need to satisfy the Department of Home Affairs' requirement for 'competent' English, unless your assessing authority demands a higher level.
| ACT | | ACT Streamlined PhD nomination 190 Visa
Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:
- Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.
- Completed a PhD at an ACT university.
Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
| | ACT | | ACT Streamlined PhD nomination 491 Visa
Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:
- Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.
- Completed a PhD at an ACT university.
Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years. | Industrial Engineering Courses in ACT| | Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship |
| TAS | | Allocation of Nomination Quotas for Subclass 190 Visa in Tasmania's
2023-24 Program: 600 places
2024-25: 2100 places
| | TAS | | Allocation of Nomination Quotas for Subclass 491 Visa in Tasmania's
2023-24 Program:600 places
2024-25: 760 places
| | TAS | | Tasmania 190 Visa
Nomination Criteria: - Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway (TOSOL option):
| "This occupation has been categorised under Gold List (Highest Priority)." |
The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application for state nomination in an occupation closely related with the applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 20 hours per week);
The applicant must currently be living in Tasmania;
The applicant's dependants must not be living in another Australian state or territory;
The employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months;
A genuine need for the position should be satisfied (including a minimum 12-month contract with at least 3 months remaining at the time you apply for nomination).
The employment must be in an occupation listed on the Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupations List (TOSOL)
Subcontractors may be eligible for this pathway if they have a related skills assessment and at least 12 months business activity in Tasmania.
- Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who enrolled in a Tasmanian tertiary institution, have been living in the state for at least two calendar years and have completed a course of study be listed on CRICOS with a duration of at least 92 weeks. The course undertaken must be full time and on-site in Tasmania.
The applicant must be living in Tasmania at time of application and intends to continue living in Tasmania. The study must be:
- a degree (bachelor, masters or any higher degree), or a diploma or higher (standard, advanced, associate or graduate); or
- at least Certificate III related to an ANZSCO Major Group 3 or Group 4 occupation, and be listed on CRICOS with a duration of at least 92 weeks.
- Tasmanian PhD candidates Pathway: Tasmanian PhD candidates who have not completed an undergraduate degree in Tasmania are eligible in this pathway after living in Tasmania and completing at least 2 years of their PhD discipline in Tasmania.
- Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway: The applicant must have been living in Tasmania for at least 3 years and meets one of the following:
- Currently be employed in Tasmania in an ANZSCO Skill Levels 1-3, including a cumulative 12 out of the last 24 months (a minimum 20 hours per week on average).
- Currently be employed in Tasmania, including a cumulative 18 months in the last 3 years, in an ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5 (a minimum 20 hours per week on average).
- Tasmanian Business Operator Pathway (190 Visa Stream): The applicant must have been living in Tasmania for at least 3 years and have operated a business for at least the last 2 years with taxable earnings equivalent to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (currently $73,150).
Processing Time: 6 weeks
Sponsorship Fee: $360 + GST
| | TAS | | Tasmania 491 Visa
Nomination Criteria:
- Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway:
| "This occupation has been categorised under Gold List (Highest Priority)." |
The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application average a minimum of 20 hours per week;
The employment does not need to be related to the skills assessment subject to having relevant qualifications or experience consistent with the ANZSCO definition for that role.
If the applicant has a skills assessment and related employment in an occupation listed on the Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL), they may be eligible for nomination after 3 months of employment - Industrial Engineer occupation meets this exemption.
If the applicant is working in a role classified at ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5, they are required to have a minimum of twelve months of work experience in Tasmania immediately before submitting their application;
The applicant's employment must be ongoing, lasting at least six months beyond the application date. The applicant must have relevant qualifications or experience consistent with the ANZSCO definition for that role. Furthermore, there must be a genuine and demonstrated severe labor recruitment difficulty for the position.
The applicant must currently be living in Tasmania; The applicant's dependants must not be living in another Australian state or territory;
The employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months; A genuine need for the position should be satisfied (including a minimum 12-month contract with at least 3 months remaining at the time you apply for nomination).
Subcontractors may be eligible for this pathway if they have a related skills assessment and at least 12 months business activity in Tasmania.
- Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least one calendar year from the commencement of their course and for the duration of their studies.
The course undertaken must be full time, on-site in Tasmania and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a minimum Cert III related to an ANZSCO Major Group 3 or Group 4 occupation, and be listed on CRICOS with a duration of at least 40 weeks.
- Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway: The applicant must have been living in Tasmania for at least 2 years (with no more than 50 per cent of total Australian residence period spent in another Australian state or territory) and currently be employed in Tasmania in either:
- a role equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3, including a cumulative 6 months experience at the same level in the last 12 months (a minimum 20 hours per week), or
- a role equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5, with a cumulative 12 months experience at the same level or higher in the last 18 months (a minimum 20 hours per week).
- Tasmanian Business Operator Pathway: The applicant must demonstrate that they have established and operated a business (solely owned or co-owned with spouse) in Tasmania for at least 12 months
The applicant's business must have provided a personal taxable income to them of at least 85 percent of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (i.e. currently $62,178)
Massage therapy business owners are required to possess a relevant skills assessment and a verifiable health fund provider number.
Subcontracting business owners are not eligible for consideration under this pathway.
- Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) Pathway: The applicant must have been offered a formal employment opportunity in Tasmania that closely aligns with their nominated occupation.
The applicant or any of their dependents should not have resided in any other Australian state or territory within the past 12 months.
The applicant's employer must have a well-established business that has been actively running in Tasmania for a minimum of 12 months.
The applicant's salary and working conditions must be equal to or better than what would be offered to an Australian citizen or permanent resident, with the salary at least matching the local market salary rate.
Massage therapist roles should be situated in either a hospital, aged or disability care environment, or an allied healthcare setting, such as a physiotherapy clinic.
- Overseas Applicant (OSOP) – Invitation Only Pathway: For applicants from outside Australia (Without Job offer): The applicant and their dependents have not resided in any other Australian state or territory within the past 12 months.
Processing Time: 6 weeks
Sponsorship Fee: $360 + GST
Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell) Industrial Engineering Courses in Tasmania| | | | | | |
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