Did you know ACT, Australia has re-opened its visa stream?

Australian Capital Territory has re-opened its visa stream with a new points-based system. It has also revised its occupation list and removed some popular occupations.

ACT was the only state in Australia which offered a visa to skilled journalists. With the removal of the occupation now, aspirants nominating the occupation will have no other option but to wait.

Other popular occupations like Engineers and Nursing Clinical Director have also been removed by ACT.

ACT had closed its visa stream on 29^th June for a detailed review of the same. Recently, the state govt. announced the launch of a new visa system.

ACT has given up the first-come-first-serve system. It has now moved to a points-based invitation system. However, the points system of ACT is different than other states. Applicants will now need to score at least 20 points by meeting the ACT criteria. These points are separate from the national point’s criteria.

Applicants will need to have a strong presence in ACT before applying under its visa stream. They may claim points under categories like:

• Stay in Canberra
• Study in Canberra
• English proficiency
• Partner’s English proficiency etc.

Occupations which are “Open” will get an additional 10 points. In the case where the occupation is closed, no points will be awarded, as per SBS.

Here is the list of open occupations on the ACT occupation list:

1. Sales and Marketing Manager
2. Advertising Manager
3. Construction Project Manager
4. Interior Designer
5. Aeronautical Engineer
6. Agricultural Engineer
7. Biomedical Engineer
8. Engineering Technologist
9. Environmental Engineer
10. Naval Architect
11. Primary School Teacher
12. Teacher of English SOL
13. Anesthetist
14. Midwife
15. Web Developer
16. Interpreter
17. Anesthetic Technician
18. Metal Fabricator
19. Welder (First Class)
20. Panel beater
21. Bricklayer
22. Stonemason
23. Painting Trades Workers
24. Fibrous Plasterer
25. Solid Plasterer
26. Plumber (General)
27. Air-conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
28. Drainer
29. Gasfitter
30. Roof Plumber
31. Electrician (General)
32. Electrician (Special Class)
33. Lift Mechanic
34. Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
35. Enrolled Nurse

Below is the list of closed occupations:

1. Corporate Services Manager
2. Nursing Clinical Director
3. Primary Health Organization Manager
4. Welfare Center Manager
5. Copywriter
6. Newspaper or Periodical Editor
7. Print Journalist
8. Technical Writer
9. Television Journalist
10. Journalist and other writers (not elsewhere classified)
11. Transport Engineer
12. Electrical Engineer
13. Electronics Engineer
14. Industrial Engineer
15. Mechanical Engineer
16. Optometrist
17. Orthoptist
18. Retail Pharmacist
19. Careers Counselor
20. Drug and Alcohol Counselor
21. Family and Marriage Counselor
22. Rehabilitation Counselor
23. Student Counselor
24. Counselors (not elsewhere classified)
25. Social Professionals (not elsewhere classified)
26. Social Worker

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