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Australian Capital Territory Skilled Nomination — Eligibility Checker

A quick, private self-check against the common core requirements for Australian Capital Territory subclass 190 and 491 nomination, with a live occupation search. Stream-specific rules vary — always confirm on the official ACT Government page. Nothing you enter is saved.

General guidance only. This covers the eligibility requirements common to all skilled-nomination applicants and does not capture every Australian Capital Territory stream rule, which change without notice and are set at the ACT Government's discretion. Always check the official Australian Capital Territory skilled migration page and seek advice from a registered migration agent before relying on a result. Meeting the common core does not guarantee a nomination.
Common-core check—

Do you meet the common core?

Every Australian Capital Territory 190/491 applicant must satisfy these Department of Home Affairs and state baseline requirements before stream rules are assessed.

The two visas

Subclass 190

Permanent. Live and work anywhere in Australian Capital Territory. Adds 5 points. Carries a commitment to live and work in the state.

Subclass 491

Provisional (5 years), regional. Adds 15 points. Path to permanent residence (subclass 191) after meeting regional living and income requirements.

The ACT nominates for subclass 190 and 491 through the Canberra Matrix — a points-ranked expression of interest — with a Critical Skills list and strong weighting on established residence and employment in Canberra.

Commonly prioritised sectors

Australian Capital Territory tends to prioritise these sectors. This is general guidance — the authoritative, current list is the official occupation list below.

HealthEducationInformation & communications technologyConstructionEngineeringAccounting & financeTrades

Occupation search

Search by occupation name or 6-digit ANZSCO code.

Confirm your occupation on the official Australian Capital Territory occupation list — it is the authoritative source and may differ from this general ANZSCO view.