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As a skilled migrant an applicant can apply for ACT nomination of a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa if the status of your nominated occupation is shown as 'open' on the ACT Occupation List (CSOL) and the applicant meets the nomination criteria as shown in the guidelines.

ACT residents working in a skilled occupation may be eligible to apply for ACT nomination, even if the occupation is listed as 'closed' on the ACT Occupation List.

The occupations identified do not relate to a specific job vacancy, nor represent a guarantee of a job in a specific occupation. Your success finding employment will depend on the employer requirements, relevant skills and experience and level of English ability. As a new resident you may not be eligible to apply for some Federal Government positions where citizenship or security clearance is required.

You must meet the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa criteria before you can apply for ACT nomination. ACT Occupation List (Updated 10 September 2016)ACT Occupation List (Updated 10 September 2016).

Open Occupations
You are eligible to apply for ACT nomination of a Skilled Nominated (subclass190) visa if your occupation is in demand (listed as open on the current ACT Occupation List) and you meet the nomination criteria.

Closed Occupations:
Canberra residents: If you are living in Canberra you are eligible to apply for ACT nomination of a closed occupation if you are working in a skilled occupation and you meet the nomination criteria.
Overseas residents: You may be eligible to apply for ACT nomination if you have close ties (job offer or close family) in Canberra and you meet the nomination criteria.

The ACT Occupation List will be updated on a regular basis to reflect the current demand in Canberra for each occupation. Once it is determined that the demand for an occupation has been met, the occupation will be closed without further notice. The demand for all occupations will be reassessed in February 2017.

ANZSCO   Occupation
132111   Corporate Service Manager
133111   Construction Project Manager
133112   Project Builder
212411   Copywriter
212412   Newspaper or Periodical Editor
212413   Print Journalist
212414   Radio Journalist
212415   Technical Writer
212416   Television Journalist
225311   Public Relations Professional
232111   Architect
232112   Landscape Architect
233211   Civil Engineer
232411   Graphic Designer
232412   Illustrator
232413   Multimedia Designer
232414   Web Designer
233212   Geotechnical Engineer
233213   Quantity Surveyor
233214   Structural Engineer
233215   Transport Engineer
233511   Industrial Engineer
233512   Mechanical Engineer
233513   Production or Plant Engineer
241111   Early Childhood (Pre-Primary ) Teacher
251211   Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212   Medical Radiation Therapist
251213   Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214   Sonographer
251513   Retail Pharmacist
252411   Occupational Therapist
252511   Physiotherapist
253111   General Medical Practitioner
254411   Nurse Practitioner
254412   Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413   Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414   Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415   Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emerg.)
254416   Registered Nurse (Development Disability)
254417   Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehab.)
254418   Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421   Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422   Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423   Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424   Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425   Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254499   Registered Nurse nec
272111   Careers Counsellor
272112   Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
272113   Family and Marriage Counsellor
272114   Rehabilitation Counsellor
272115   Student Counsellor
272199   Counsellors nec
272311   Clinical Psychologist
272312   Educational Psychologist
272313   Organisational Psychologist
272314   Psychotherapist
272399   Psychologists nec
272511   Social Worker
272611   Community Arts Worker
272612   Recreation Officer
272613   Welfare Worker
312111   Architectural Draftsperson
312112   Building Associate
312113   Building Inspector
312114   Construction Estimator
312115   Plumbing Inspector
312116   Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
312199   Arch., Building and Survey Technicians nec
321211   Motor Mechanic (General)
321212   Diesel Motor Mechanic
321213   Motorcycle Mechanic
321214   Small Engine Mechanic
351311   Chef
612112   Property Manager
612113   Real Estate Agency Principal
612114   Real Estate Agent
612115   Real Estate Representative

Skilled - Nominated (provisional) (subclass 489) visa
Please note the ACT does not have access to nominate subclass 489 visas.

Details at: www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/skilled-visa-act-nomination/