Teacher of the Sight Impaired — Australian Capital Territory Nomination

Teacher of the Sight Impaired in Australian Capital Territory — nomination overview

Teacher of the Sight Impaired (ANZSCO 241513) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and is eligible for state nomination in the Australian Capital Territory under the ACT Critical Skills Nomination program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once the ACT opens invitations for this occupation. The ACT targets occupations in critical shortage, and specialist vision impairment teachers are valued across ACT public schools. Skills assessment is conducted by AITSL, which assesses overseas qualifications and teaching experience in sight impairment education, braille, orientation and mobility, and assistive technology against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute is required. English language proficiency and health and character requirements apply. Two nomination pathways are available: the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, granting permanent residence on grant, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment before the applicant can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. State nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Processing in the ACT typically takes a few weeks to two months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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