Skilled Migration
If you would like to migrate to Canberra and you have an occupation that is in demand in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), we may be interested in sponsoring your skilled independent migration application under the Skilled-Sponsored Subclass 176and 886 Visas.
The Skilled-Sponsored Subclass 176 and 886 Visas are designed to help overcome skill shortages by helping some migrants to settle in Canberra where their skills and abilities are in demand. The scheme enables the ACT Government to sponsor skilled migrants who have:
an occupation on the ACT ‘Skills in Demand’ list; and
a demonstrated commitment to living and working in Canberra.
2009/2010 ACT Skills in Demand List (SDL)
The 2009/2010 ACT Skills in Demand List (SDL) is closed for applications from 30 June 2010.
It is expected that the 2010/2011 ACT SDL list will be published on 1 August 2010.
In the meantime, the ACT Government is able to accept 176/886 sponsorship applications from clients with occupations on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Skilled Occupation List (SOL). Full details are available on the DIAC website www.immi.gov.au