How long have you lived in Canberra in the last eight years?

 5+ years (25 points)

 4 – 5 years (20 points)

 3 – 4 years (15 points)

 2 – 3 years (10 points)

 1 – 2 years (5 points)

 Less than 1 year (0 points)

What is your English proficiency level as defined by Home Affairs?

 Superior (15 points)

 Proficient (10 points)

 Competent (0 points)

What is your spouse/partner’s English proficiency?

 Superior/Proficient (5 points)

 Competent (0 points)

 Not Applicable (0 points)

Is your nominated occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List?

 Your nominated occupation is ON the ACT Critical Skills List (20 points)

 Your nominated occupation is NOT on the ACT Critical Skills List (0 points)

How long have you worked for an ACT employer in Canberra in the two years immediately before the date of Matrix submission?

 Employed for 12+ months (10 points)

 Employed for 6+ months (5 points)

 Not Applicable (0 points)

Are you currently working for an ACT employer in Canberra in a highly skilled position?

 You are working in your nominated occupation which is on the current ACT Critical Skills List. Your occupation must be recorded as ‘relevant’ on your SkillSelect EOI. (20 points)

 You are the primary holder of a subclass 457 / 482 visa and you are working for the ACT employer who sponsored your visa. Your occupation must be recorded as ‘relevant’ on your SkillSelect EOI (15 points)

 You are working in an occupation that is on the current ACT Critical Skills List; but it is not your nominated occupation (10 points)

 You are working in an occupation that has an ANZSCO skill level 1 to 3 (5 points)

 Not applicable (0 points)

Is your spouse / partner currently working in the ACT or surrounding ‘commuter’ region?

 They are working in an occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List. They must have a skill assessment relevant to their current employment. Their taxable income must be no less than $26 per hour (excluding casual loading) (15 points)

 They have a current skill assessment and it is relevant to their current ACT employment. Their gross income must be no less than $26 per hour (excluding casual loading) (10 points)

 They are currently working in any occupation, at any skill level, in Canberra. (5 points)

 They do not meet the 3 months employment criterion, but they: Have a tertiary qualification (requiring at least 3 years full time continuous study) from an Australian or overseas institution in any occupation; and Meet the Home Affairs requirement for ‘competent’ English or have an Australian passport (5 points)

 Not applicable (0 points)

What tertiary qualification do you hold from an Australian or international educational institution?

 Doctoral degree (20 points)

 Master’s degree (15 points)

 Bachelor’s degree or trade certificate (10 points)

 Diploma qualification/s – at least two years full time study (5 points)

 Not applicable (0 points)

For how many years did you study fulltime to complete a CRICOS* registered course, and / or attend a Professional Year (PY) program, at an ACT institution in the last eight years?

 4+ academic years (20 points)

 3 academic years (15 points)

 2 academic years (10 points)

 1 academic years (5 points)

 Not applicable (0 points)

Do you have a close family member who has lived in Canberra for the last two years?

 Australian citizen/permanent resident spouse/partner, child. (20 points)

 Australian citizen/permanent resident parent, grandparent, brother, sister. (10 points)

 Not applicable (0 points)

You (and a spouse/partner if applicable) have invested at least $250,000 cash to purchase a residential or commercial property in Canberra (purchase of land only does not meet this criteria)? You must hold the Certificate of Title or a rates notice to evidence ownership

You have purchased/established a business in Canberra. You have majority ownership and minimum $200,000 turnover in one of the last two years

You have invested in a start-up business in the ACT that is typically technology oriented and has high growth potential

 Minimum $250,000 cash investment in ACT residential or commercial property (5 points)

 Minimum $200,000 investment to purchase / establish a business (5 points)

 $200,000 third party investment in a start-up ACT business (5 points)

 Not applicable (0 points)

Are you the majority owner of a registered business located and actively operating in the ACT? You must meet the following minimum criteria:

 Your business has actively traded in Canberra for at least twelve months from the date established or purchased. (20 points)

 Your business has actively traded in Canberra for at least six months from the date established or purchased. (10 points)

 Not Applicable (0 points)