Latest Canberra Matrix
The new Canberra matrix effective from 1st July 2019.
| Canberra Residents | |
Criteria | New |
Eligibility-Student visa holders | Reduced to 3 months residence |
Current ACT residence | Period of ACT residence in the last 8 years More than 5 years 25 points Four to five years 20 points Three to four years 15 points Two to three years 10 points One to two years 5 points Less than one year 0 points |
ACT employment – skill level | Open nominated occupation 20 points Holder of employer-sponsored ANZSCO Skill level 1 to 3 Not applicable 0 points |
Study undertaken at an ACT Tertiary Institution | Four years or more of study 20 points Three years study 15 points Two years study 10 points One year study 5 points Not applicable 0 points |
| Ceased 1 July 2019 |
Close family ties | Period of residence (2 years) |
Overseas Applicants | ||
Criteria | New | |
Spouse/partner employment | Your spouse/partner must: • be currently employed (and have worked for at least six months in the last 12 months). • have a valid English test result at a minimum level of ‘competent’ English; or hold a valid passport. Working in an open occupation 15 points Skill assessment relevant to Tertiary qualification in | |
Close family ties | Australian citizen/PR spouse/partner, child,
Not applicable 0 points | |
Close family ties | Period of residence (2 years) | |
Source- Canberra Migration Website