ICT · ANZSCO 261111
ICT Business Analyst immigration to Australia & Canada
ICT business analysts bridge business needs and technical solutions. Frequently nominated by states and territories; ACS assessment required.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
ACS assesses ICT Business Analyst (ANZSCO 261111), with the standard experience deduction based on qualification relevance. 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
Generally within the STEM category. Confirm the current eligible-occupation list with IRCC, since business-analysis roles sit near the boundary of the category. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why ICT Business Analyst applications most often stall
Non-ICT business analysis — process, finance or operations — does not satisfy this code. ACS expects requirements elicitation, systems specification and solution design against ICT systems. A commerce degree usually triggers the six-year deduction plus an RPL report.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
ICT Business Analyst migration — common questions
Is ICT Business Analyst eligible for Australian skilled migration?
ICT Business Analyst is assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS) for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). ACS assesses ICT Business Analyst (ANZSCO 261111), with the standard experience deduction based on qualification relevance. 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 ICT Business Analyst fall under in 2026?
ICT Business Analyst generally falls under STEM occupations. Generally within the STEM category. Confirm the current eligible-occupation list with IRCC, since business-analysis roles sit near the boundary of the category. 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 ICT Business Analyst skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Non-ICT business analysis — process, finance or operations — does not satisfy this code. ACS expects requirements elicitation, systems specification and solution design against ICT systems. A commerce degree usually triggers the six-year deduction plus an RPL report.
What documents does a ICT Business Analyst 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.