ICT · ANZSCO 262111
Database Administrator immigration to Australia & Canada
Database administrators manage, secure, and optimise databases. In demand as data volumes grow; ACS assessment applies.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
ACS assesses Database Administrator (ANZSCO 262111) with the standard qualification-based deduction. 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
Covered by the STEM category, renewed for 2026. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Database Administrator applications most often stall
Application-developer work that happens to involve SQL is not database administration. Assessors expect ownership of database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security administration.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Database Administrator migration — common questions
Is Database Administrator eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Database Administrator is assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS) for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). ACS assesses Database Administrator (ANZSCO 262111) with the standard qualification-based deduction. 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 Database Administrator fall under in 2026?
Database Administrator generally falls under STEM occupations. Covered by the STEM category, renewed for 2026. 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 Database Administrator skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Application-developer work that happens to involve SQL is not database administration. Assessors expect ownership of database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security administration.
What documents does a Database Administrator 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.