ACT Nomination Guidelines of Apr 2023

Canberra Matrix Calculator (Overseas Applicants)

Source: Canberra Matrix Overseas Guidelines
Feel free to use the following Canberra matrix calculator. If you would like to consult with an agent about your Canberra matrix points, You can book consultation from the following link:
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Canberra matrix is a separate points-based system from SkillSelect EOI for the purpose of ACT state nomination for subclass 190 and subclass 491
Note: For Canberra 190 and 491, you must have 60+ on the 189 EOI points PLUS 5 points for ACT 190 nomination OR 15 points for ACT 491 nomination (passing the Canberra matrix will give you 5 points for 190 or 15 points for 491) and be successful with Canberra matrix, talk to us if you are confused.
You can use our SkillSelect EOI points calculator by clicking the link bellow:
SkillSelect EOI Points Calculator (189, 190, 491)
If you are currently a Canberra resident, please use the calculator from the following link:
Canberra Matrix Calculator (Canberra Resident)

-Canberra Matrix Overseas-

    PREVIOUS ACT RESIDENCE, OR TIME SPENT IN THE ACT IN THE LAST EIGHT YEARS?

    Points: 0

    How long did you previously live in Canberra? Your bank statements must evidence your claimed date of arrival and previous residence in Canberra.

    OR

    Have you visited Canberra and stayed for at least seven consecutive nights?

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    NOMINATED OCCUPATION

    Points: 0

    Is your nominated occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List?

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    English proficiency

    Points: 0

    What is your English proficiency level as defined by Home Affairs?

    You must meet the Home Affairs requirement for the level of English claimed.

    Competent English:

    IELTS: 6 Each Components

    PTE: 50 Each Components

    Proficient English:

    IELTS: 7 Each Components

    PTE: 65 Each Components

    Superior English:

    IELTS: 8 Each Components

    PTE: 79 Each Components

    Options:

    Spouse/Partner English proficiency

    Points: 0

    What is your spouse/partner’s English proficiency?

    They must meet the Home Affairs requirement for the level of English claimed or hold an Australian passport.

    Competent English:

    IELTS: 6 Each Components

    PTE: 50 Each Components

    Proficient English:

    IELTS: 7 Each Components

    PTE: 65 Each Components

    Superior English:

    IELTS: 8 Each Components

    PTE: 79 Each Components

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    ACT JOB OFFER

    Points: 0

    Do you have a full-time genuine ACT job offer in your nominated occupation? The position must be in Canberra and be available for at least six months. The terms of employment must be in accordance with Australian legislation. The employer:

    • cannot be trading from a home, online or serviced office.

    • must explain how the position is relevant to the business.

    • must demonstrate that the position has been advertised within the last three months and cannot be filled from the local labour market.

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    RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

    Points: 0

    How long have you worked in your nominated occupation at date of Matrix submission?

    • Your work experience must be relevant to the ACT economy

    • You must have a valid skills assessment with points advice showing dates of the relevant work experience assessed.

    • Your relevant work experience must be recorded on your SkillSelect EOI

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    SPOUSE/PARTNER EMPLOYABILITY

    Points: 0

    Your spouse/partner must:

    • have worked fulltime for at least six in the last 12 months; and

    • meet the Home Affairs requirement for 'competent' English or have an Australian passport.

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    TERTIARY QUALIFICATION

    Points: 0

    What tertiary qualification do you hold from an Australian or international educational institution?

    • Your selected qualification must be recorded on your Home Affairs SkillSelect EOI.

    • If the skill assessing body has assessed your selected qualification and it is not equivalent to the same Australian Qualification Framework level, you can only claim the level at which it has been assessed

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    STUDY AT AN ACT TERTIARY INSTITUTION

    Points: 0

    In the last eight years, for how many years did you study to complete a CRICOS* registered course at an ACT tertiary institution, and / or undertake a Professional Year (PY) in the ACT? A PY undertaken in the ACT meets the one-year study criteria.

    • You must have a letter of course completion from the ACT institution to prove the claimed period of study

    • You must have been resident in Canberra during your claimed period of study. Distance education or online attendance is not accepted.

    • Two or more courses, including a PY, may be counted to prove the period of ACT study if the courses are not concurrent. The courses do not have to be continuous.

    CRICOS* - Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students.

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    Close Family Ties

    Points: 0

    Do you have a close family member who has lived in Canberra for the last two years? They must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident.

    A close family member is defined as a spouse/ partner, child, parent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or grandparent of the main applicant or their spouse/ partner.

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    ASSETS IN CANBERRA

    Points: 0

    Have you made a personal cash investment in Canberra to purchase a residential or commercial property (purchase of land only does not meet this criteria)? You must have a Certificate of Title or rates notice to evidence ownership.

    Have you owned a business in Canberra for the last six months? You are the majority owner (at least 51%) and the business is profitable.

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    Total Points: 0

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