ICT
Data Scientist immigration to Australia & Canada
Data scientists extract insight from data using statistics and machine learning. One of the fastest-growing roles in Australia and Canada; ACS assessment for ICT classification.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
ACS assesses data science roles against the closest ANZSCO code, which varies with your actual duties. Getting the code right before lodging matters more here than in most occupations. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: STEM occupations
Data science sits squarely in the renewed STEM category and is among the better-served occupations in category-based rounds. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Data Scientist applications most often stall
There is no clean ANZSCO code for data scientist, and the code you nominate determines both the assessing authority and which state lists you can use. Analyst-titled roles that are mostly reporting and dashboards assess differently from modelling and machine-learning roles.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Data Scientist migration — common questions
Is Data Scientist eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Data Scientist is assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS) for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). ACS assesses data science roles against the closest ANZSCO code, which varies with your actual duties. Getting the code right before lodging matters more here than in most occupations. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Data Scientist fall under in 2026?
Data Scientist generally falls under STEM occupations. Data science sits squarely in the renewed STEM category and is among the better-served occupations in category-based rounds. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Why do Data Scientist skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
There is no clean ANZSCO code for data scientist, and the code you nominate determines both the assessing authority and which state lists you can use. Analyst-titled roles that are mostly reporting and dashboards assess differently from modelling and machine-learning roles.
What documents does a Data Scientist need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.