ICT · ANZSCO 261212
Web Developer immigration to Australia & Canada
Web developers build and maintain websites and web applications. Strong ongoing demand; ACS skills assessment applies (RPL possible for non-ICT degrees).
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
ACS assesses Web Developer (ANZSCO 261212) with the standard two, four or six year 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
Generally assessed within STEM, though web-development roles sit closer to the category boundary than core software engineering. Verify against the current IRCC list. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Web Developer applications most often stall
Freelance and contract web work is the norm in this occupation and the hardest to evidence. ACS needs third-party employment references with dates, hours and duties — invoices, client emails and portfolio links do not substitute.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Web Developer migration — common questions
Is Web Developer eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Web Developer is assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS) for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). ACS assesses Web Developer (ANZSCO 261212) with the standard two, four or six year 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 Web Developer fall under in 2026?
Web Developer generally falls under STEM occupations. Generally assessed within STEM, though web-development roles sit closer to the category boundary than core software engineering. Verify against the current IRCC list. 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 Web Developer skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Freelance and contract web work is the norm in this occupation and the hardest to evidence. ACS needs third-party employment references with dates, hours and duties — invoices, client emails and portfolio links do not substitute.
What documents does a Web Developer 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.