Australian State Sponsored Migration visas provides a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article does not deal with Investor visas but only deal with General Skills pointed tested immigration visas. The Options available to you include permanent and temporary Visa options. main Visa subclasses are:

1. Visa 190 – Skilled – Nominated (Permanent)
2. Visa 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

Visa 489 – Skilled — Regional (Provisional) – This visa is closed to new applications

Each state and territory government have their own processes for nomination in addition to the criterian under the Migration Act, the process is complicated and if you do not approach it the correct way the first time, the consequences may be devastating and include possible entry/visa bars to Australia. We recommend that you book an appointment for an assessment.

If you are interested in migrating to Australia and living in Canberra under the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa program, you must formally express an interest in applying for ACT 190 nomination by completing a score-based ‘Canberra Matrix’ where you are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.

For advice on detailed eligibility criteria and application process, please book an appointment for a professional assessment.

UPDATE

ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round

Top 20 occupations in demand in the Australian Capital Territory

(Note: occupations are ordered by the monthly average of internet job vacancies from October to December 2022)

ACT Invitation Round

Invitation round result for 10 June 2022 published!

ACT Invitation Round took place on 10 June 2022 invitations were issued as follows:

Update: ACT state sponsored migration Australia Invitation Round

Invitation round result for 29 April 2022 published!
ACT Invitation Round took place on 29 April 2022 invitations were issued as follows:

(The next invitation round will be held before 20 May 2022)

Canberra residents

Matrix nominating Small Business Owners
190 nominations: 3 invitations
491 nominations: 2 invitations

Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders

190 nomination: 1 invitation
491 nomination: 0 invitation

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations

190 nomination: 43 invitations
491 nomination: 51 invitations

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:
190 nomination: 7 invitations
491 nomination: 71 invitations

Following the October 2020 budget, we would like to provide our readers with an up to date summary of 190 State Nominated Visa Programmes. We are hoping this summary will make it easier for you to consider your current position. As always, the information is subject to change without notice therefore it is paramount to seek professional advice.

If you need assistance, please book an appointment via our website.

The 190 program is open to those who are on the Critical Skills Occupation list. The new round of invitations is expected to occur on or before 23 October 2020.

http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/canberra-matrix-invitation-round/