ACT Matrix (Canberra State and Regional Sponsor) has a different points calculation compared to other States and Region.
Canberra is the most consistent region on issuing State and Regional Sponsor invitations. There are generally a minimum of twom invitation rounds each month recently.
Latest Canberra State and Regional Sponsor Invitation Round
In the last invitation round, invitations were issued wit 65 points for many popular occupations.
Find the occupation wise latest invitation round update here:
https://www.racc.net.au/act-matrix-invitation-round-2022
Canberra Small Business Owner pathway
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You can apply for ''ACT Matrix'' through the ''Small Business Owner" pathway in Canberra.
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For 190/491 ACT nomination under SBO stream, your nominated occupation does not need to be on the ACT Critical Skills List.
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If you meet the requirements of the Small Business Owner stream in ACT, you might be invited to apply for ACT 491 or 190 nomination.
The cut-off selection will depend on demand.
Eligibility for Small Business Owner pathway
To be eligible for the Small Business Owner Stream in ACT, applicants must be able to claim points in the Small Business Owner category in the ACT matrix.
However, like other streams in Skilled Migration program, applicant in SBO must meet the following requirements:
Residence
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for subclass 491: Applicant must be living in Canberra for at least 3 months
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for subclass 190: Applicant must be living in Canberra for at least 6 months
English
Applicant must have Proficient or Superior English unless your occupation has a ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5. (Chef is exempted from English requirement)
Spouse/Partner
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for subclass 491: Your Spouse/Partner must be living in Canberra for at least 3 months or overseas
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for subclass 190: Your Spouse/Partner must be living in Canberra for at least 6 months or overseas
Commitment
You and your family must commit to live and work in Canberra while your visa is processed and for at least 2 years from the visa grant date.
Learn more about ACT Matrix here: https://www.racc.net.au/act-matrix-canberra-state-and-regional-sponsor
Through the Canberra Small business owner (SBO) pathway, you are only eligible to apply for subclass 491. You are eligible to claim Canberra Matrix points in the Small Business Owner Category.
Employment
For the ACT SBO, instead of the above mentioned duration and criteria for Employment, you need to meet the below requirement:
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You MUST sign a statutory declaration confirming the details of your ACT Small Business activity
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