The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has released their State Migration Plan (SMP) list and Guidelines. According to the new SMP the specific requirements with respect to IELTS & Employment are:
* IELTS Applicant needs to score overall 7.0 with 7.0 in Speaking, unless otherwise stated for all occupation other than Group 1, which requires 7.0 on each component regardless of nationality), and
* The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) employment – A demonstrated commitment to living and working in Canberra for at least 2 years from visa grant.
SKILL SHORTAGES - The GSM is designed to help overcome skill shortages in the ACT by helping a select number of skilled migrants to settle in Canberra where their skills and abilities are in demand.
It is entirely at the discretion of the ACT Government whether an applicant is offered a nomination under the Skilled Migration program. The ACT Government, through its Skilled and Business Migration (SBM) Program, will consider applications for nomination from skilled migrants who have
* an occupation on the ACT ‘State Migration Plan (SMP) Occupation List’;
* recent, relevant work experience in the nominated occupation where there are known sufficient employment opportunities in the ACT at time of lodgement;
* skills and experience that will be of benefit to the ACT economy;
* work experience in an industry relevant to the ACT. Experience in heavy industry or manufacturing; production; international airlines; mining; shipping; oil; railways; etc will generally not be considered relevant
* sufficient English language ability to enable reasonable employment opportunities in the current Canberra labour market;
* sufficient financial resources to settle in Canberra while seeking employment;
* a demonstrated commitment to living and working in Canberra for at least 2 years from visa grant; and
* met all visa requirements for General Skilled Migration.
VERIFICATION OF ‘LIMITED’ OCCUPATIONS - The SMP Occupation List will be updated on a regular basis to show the current status of the demand against each occupation. A ‘limited’ occupation indicates that the current ACT target for this occupation is almost met. Applicants seeking nomination of a ‘limited’ occupation must have the occupation verified by the SBM Unit before an application for nomination is lodged. ‘Limited’ occupations that have not being verified will be refused without further processing.
OCCUPATIONS NOT ON THE SMP OCCUPATION LIST - Canberra residents who do not have an occupation on the SMP Occupation List may still apply for nomination if:
* their occupation is on the DIAC Skilled Occupation List
* they have been employed full time in Canberra for at least twelve months before applying; and
* the position is available for at least two years and located in Canberra.
PROCESSING OF COMPLETE APPLICATIONS - A ‘complete’ application includes all the required forms, fee and supporting documents when it is lodged. A checklist of required documents is at Attachment C.
APPLICANTS ALREADY LIVING IN AUSTRALIA - Applicants already living in Australia can only apply for ACT nomination if they are permanently residing in Canberra; and have been employed full time with an ACT employer, in the nominated occupation, for at least nine months.
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