The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government has the flexibility to address skills shortages and labour market needs in the Territory through the state/territory nominated stream of the Australian Migration Program. The Australian Government allocates the ACT a fixed number of nomination places each financial year.
The interested persons can apply for ACT nomination by completing score-based ‘Canberra Matrix’ where points can be claimed against specific criteria including skilled employment, English proficiency, formal qualifications, length of ACT residence / study, investment activity and close family ties, etc.
Canberra has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation).
Invitation Round: 5 April 2024
The highest ranked Matrix in each occupation were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut‑off for selection depended on the remaining monthly allocation, the date and time of Matrix submission, occupation cap and demand. The greater the demand for a particular occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited.
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners: 23 invitations
- ACT 190 nominations: 05 invitations
- 190 minimum matrix score: 125
- ACT 491 nominations: 18 invitations
- 491 minimum matrix score: 100
Matrix nominating 457 visa / 482 visa holders: 27 invitations
- ACT 190 nomination: 20 invitations
- ACT 491 nomination: 07 invitations
Matrix nominating Critical Skill occupations: 213 invitations
- ACT 190 nomination: 96 invitations
- ACT 491 nomination: 117 invitations
Overseas Applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill occupations: 122 invitations
- ACT 190 nomination: 19 invitations
- ACT 491 nomination: 103 invitations
Matrix will not be prioritised or issued invitations based on personal circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, visa expiry dates or a change in circumstances including critical birthdays. The minimum ranking score is not a guarantee but rather an indication that an invitation was issued.
Invitations were not issued if the applicants have an active application in the system or the applicants have previously received ACT nomination. The next Canberra Matrix invitation round will be held before 18 August 2023.
