ICT · ANZSCO 135112
ICT Project Manager immigration to Australia & Canada
ICT project managers plan and deliver technology projects. Frequently nominated; ACS assessment for senior ICT roles.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
ACS assesses ICT Project Manager (ANZSCO 135112) with the standard experience 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
ICT project management may fall within STEM. Canada also introduced a senior-manager category for 2026, but that one requires Canadian work experience, so it will not apply to most offshore applicants. 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 Project Manager applications most often stall
General project management does not qualify. The delivery you managed must be ICT, and references need to show budget, schedule and team ownership rather than coordination or scrum facilitation.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
ICT Project Manager migration — common questions
Is ICT Project Manager eligible for Australian skilled migration?
ICT Project Manager is assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS) for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). ACS assesses ICT Project Manager (ANZSCO 135112) with the standard experience 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 ICT Project Manager fall under in 2026?
ICT Project Manager generally falls under STEM occupations. ICT project management may fall within STEM. Canada also introduced a senior-manager category for 2026, but that one requires Canadian work experience, so it will not apply to most offshore applicants. 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 Project Manager skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
General project management does not qualify. The delivery you managed must be ICT, and references need to show budget, schedule and team ownership rather than coordination or scrum facilitation.
What documents does a ICT Project Manager 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.