{"id":8642,"date":"2025-10-15T05:16:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T04:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/?p=8642"},"modified":"2025-10-16T05:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T04:17:10","slug":"act-skilled-migration-2025-occupation-list-pr-pathway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/blog\/act-skilled-migration-2025-occupation-list-pr-pathway","title":{"rendered":"ACT Skilled Migration 2025: From 152 to 105 Occupations \u2013 What It Means for Your PR Pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>If your occupation\u2019s gone missing, your invitation might too.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Australian Capital Territory (ACT)<\/strong>&nbsp;has just reshaped its skilled migration landscape, reducing its eligible occupation list from&nbsp;<strong>152 to 105 occupations<\/strong>. This dramatic change directly affects international professionals planning to secure&nbsp;<strong>ACT nomination<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;<strong>Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional)&nbsp;<\/strong>visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been eyeing Canberra as your PR destination, this update could redefine your chances \u2014 or even close your pathway altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this comprehensive guide, we\u2019ll explain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Why ACT reduced its list from 152 to 105 occupations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What new rules and priorities apply in 2025\u201326<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to do if your occupation is no longer listed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How Aussizz Group can help you navigate these changes with expert guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Why ACT Cut Its Occupation List from 152 to 105<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aligning Migration with Real Labour Demand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACT Government announced that the revised&nbsp;<strong>ACT Migration Occupation List<\/strong>&nbsp;now focuses on genuine skill shortages rather than maintaining a broad eligibility pool.<br>This change ensures that migration supports&nbsp;<strong>critical sectors<\/strong>&nbsp;driving Canberra\u2019s economy \u2013 such as health, education, IT, and construction \u2013 instead of oversaturating the local job market with less-demanded roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renaming of the List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The previous \u201cACT Critical Skills List\u201d is now called the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.act.gov.au\/migration\/skilled-migrants\/act-nominated-migration-program-occupation-list\">ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(often referred to as the ACT Migration Occupation List).<br>All new&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.act.gov.au\/migration\/skilled-migrants\/canberra-matrix\">Canberra Matrix<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;applications must comply with this revised list, regardless of when you submitted your expression of interest (EOI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>New Rules and Priorities for ACT Nomination (2025\u201326)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Eligibility Risks for Removed Occupations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your occupation is no longer part of the 105 eligible roles, you are&nbsp;<strong>no longer eligible<\/strong>&nbsp;for ACT nomination through the standard stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you have already submitted your State nomination application with ACT before the new changes (for example, as per the September 2025 round), your application&nbsp;<strong>remains valid<\/strong>&nbsp;and will still be assessed under the previous occupation list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. PhD Applicants: New Invitation Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PhD-qualified applicants will now be invited&nbsp;<strong>only during the official invitation rounds<\/strong>, not on a weekly basis as before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that doctoral applicants from ACT universities will need to plan submissions strategically and align with invitation cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Employer-Sponsored Applicants: Minimum Work Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply under the employer-sponsored stream, candidates must now have&nbsp;<strong>completed at least six months<\/strong>&nbsp;with their sponsoring ACT employer before lodging their application. This ensures employer commitment and genuine skill contribution to the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Priority Between 491 and 190 Invitations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACT government has confirmed that&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/skilled-work-regional-provisional-visa-491\">Subclass 491<\/a>&nbsp;invitations<\/strong>&nbsp;will be issued&nbsp;<strong>before&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aussizzgroup.com\/uae\/skilled-nominated-visa-190\">Subclass 190<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reordering encourages regional work participation and aligns with Australia\u2019s broader&nbsp;<strong>regional migration strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-processing-times\/visa-processing-priorities\/skilled-visa\">Ministerial Direction 105<\/a>: How National Priorities Affect ACT Applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia\u2019s skilled migration program is guided by&nbsp;<strong>Ministerial Direction No. 105,<\/strong>&nbsp;which determines how applications are processed nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Processing Priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Direction 105, visa applications are prioritised as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Employer-sponsored<\/strong>&nbsp;visas in designated regional areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Healthcare and teaching<\/strong>&nbsp;occupations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer-sponsored visas from&nbsp;<strong>accredited sponsors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other skilled migration subclasses under the migration program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remaining applications, processed in order of lodgement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that even within the ACT,&nbsp;<strong>healthcare and teaching professionals<\/strong>&nbsp;will receive faster processing of their visa applications from Department of Home Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What To Do If Your Occupation Is No Longer on the ACT List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing your occupation from the ACT list can feel discouraging, but it\u2019s not the end of your migration dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are your best next steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Check the Updated ACT Migration Occupation List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the&nbsp;<strong>ACT Government migration page<\/strong>&nbsp;and confirm whether your occupation remains eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access the complete, up-to-date list from official sources before planning your next move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Explore Closely Related Occupations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your exact occupation was removed, consider whether a&nbsp;<strong>related ANZSCO code&nbsp;<\/strong>is still eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A minor adjustment in your role description or upskilling might align you with an alternate pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Consider the PhD Stream<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a&nbsp;<strong>PhD from an ACT university<\/strong>, you may still qualify for nomination even if your occupation is missing \u2014 provided you meet other ACT residency and contribution requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Look Beyond ACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore other states and territories such as&nbsp;<strong>Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, or Tasmania<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each state has its own occupation list and nomination priorities \u2013 sometimes more open than ACT\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Strengthen Your Migration Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boost your&nbsp;<strong>English score<\/strong>, gain&nbsp;<strong>regional work experience<\/strong>, and improve your&nbsp;<strong>points score<\/strong>&nbsp;to stay competitive in future invitation rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Why You Should Partner With Aussizz Group<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When immigration rules evolve, you need experience that navigates change \u2013 not confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 16+ years of expertise and over 180,000 successful visa grants, Aussizz Group has helped thousands of skilled professionals secure their Australian visas through ACT and other state nomination programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whether your occupation remains on the ACT list or not \u2013 Contact Aussizz Group so that our experts can help you find the best route to Australian Permanent Residency.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your occupation\u2019s gone missing, your invitation might too. The&nbsp;Australian Capital Territory (ACT)&nbsp;has just reshaped its skilled migration landscape, reducing its eligible occupation list from&nbsp;152 to 105 occupations. This dramatic change directly affects international professionals planning to secure&nbsp;ACT nomination&nbsp;for&nbsp;Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)&nbsp;or&nbsp;Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional)&nbsp;visas. If you\u2019ve been eyeing Canberra as your PR destination, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8643,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[133],"tags":[550,551,552,549,553,554],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>ACT Skilled Migration 2025 | Updated Occupation List &amp; PR Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"ACT\u2019s occupation list is reduced from 152 to 105 in 2025. 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