Migrate to ACT with the Skilled Sponsor Scheme

11-Nov-2010

If you would like to migrate to Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and you have an occupation that is in demand in the ACT, the ACT Government may be interested in nominating your skilled independent migration application under the Skilled-Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176) or Skilled-Sponsored (Residence) visa (Subclass 886).

The Skilled-Sponsored Scheme is designed to help overcome critical skill shortages in the ACT by helping some migrants to settle in the ACT where their skills and abilities are in demand.

The Skilled-Sponsored Scheme enables the ACT Government to nominate skilled migrants (Subclass 176) or graduate students (Subclass 886) who have:

• an occupation on the State Migration Plan (SMP) Skilles List:
• skills and experience that will be of benefit to the ACT economy;
• sufficient English language ability which will provide reasonable employment opportunities in the current ACT labour market;
• an occupation with sufficient employment opportunities in an industry relevant to the ACT at time of lodgement;
• sufficient financial resources to settle in the ACT while seeking employment;
• a demonstrated commitment to living and working in the ACT for at least 2 years; and
• met all Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) visa requirements for General Skilled Migration.

The applicant should understand that the ACT Government is NOT responsible for finding them employment or for providing any form of financial assistance.

Applicants must compete for positions with all people in the labour market as part of the normal selection process.  Success will depend on employer requirements, relevant skills and experience and level of English ability.