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APPLICATION FOR SPONSORSHIP
An application for ACT Government sponsorship must include the following:
• Completed application for ACT Government sponsorship.
• Signed and witnessed declaration acknowledging and accepting ACT Government sponsorship obligations (see attachment A).
• An occupation listed on the ACT ‘Skills in Demand’ list.
• Statement (no more than two pages) demonstrating your commitment to living in Canberra for a minimum two year period. The statement should include evidence that you have personally researched Canberra’s unique lifestyle, employment opportunities and family attractions and explained how they will suit your way of life
more than any other city in Australia. We want you to tell us, in your own words, why you want to live in Canberra. Simply providing copied information from the internet or another source would not be considered sufficient evidence of your commitment to living in Canberra. You are expected to undertake personal research of the wonderful lifestyle and employment opportunities offered by living in
Canberra.
• Email the commitment statement to businessmigration@act.gov.au after the sponsorship application has been lodged.
• Current Curriculum Vitae clearly stating personal details, relevant work experience and formal qualifications.
• Evidence of formal qualification and course completion if a graduate from an Australian institution.
• Certified copy of a current skill assessment by the relevant assessing body.
• Evidence of English language ability (if applicable) e.g. current IELTS.
• Copy of passport (bio page and Australian visas if any) for main applicant and dependents.
• Documentary evidence to support current personal financial status. Main applicants should have at least A$20,000 in transferable assets, with A$10,000 for each additional dependent family member.
− If you have less than the required amount of transferable assets, you must provide a statement justifying your ability to support yourself and any dependents while becoming established and finding employment in the ACT. The statement must include evidence of research into the cost of living in Canberra, with an estimated budget e.g. rental accommodation, transport, electricity, gas and food.
− Australia student visa holders may also include a letter of support (and financial evidence) and from their family members.
• Employment verification letter if currently employed/job offer in Canberra.
• Completed and signed form 956 Appointment of a migration agent (if applicable).
• Service fee of A$275, payable on lodgement of sponsorship application. |
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