ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 05/03/2026: Subclass 190 - 35 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 26 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 49 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 41 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 425 ROIs Subclass 491 - 182 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 595 places Subclass 491 - 435 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 379 applications Subclass 491 - 207 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 107 invitations Subclass 491 - 63 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 12/12/2025

South Australia Skilled and Business Migration has conducted a new invitation round with the following results: Subclass 190: 242 invitations issued Subclass 491: 164 invitations issued For the full list of invited occupations, please check the link here

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ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 26/02/2026: Subclass 190 - 40 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 24 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 47 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 41 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 476 ROIs Subclass 491 - 231 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 629 places Subclass 491 - 454 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 350 applications Subclass 491 - 206 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 121 invitations Subclass 491 - 64 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 12/12/2025

Tentative Invitation Round Schedule 2025-26 3rd round – In the week of 26 January 2026 4th round – in the week of 9 March 2026 5th round – In the week of 13 April 2026 Final round - In the week of 18 May 2026 Please note: The tentative invitation round schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements. Any updates or changes will be published on this page. Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 29 January 2026 The ACT has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation). 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 an occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited. The minimum ranking score is an indication only and not a guarantee that an invitation was issued. Invitations will not be issued if you have an active application in the system; or if you have previously received ACT nomination. Canberra Matrix submissions in occupations in critical sectors may be prioritised. Requests for ranking information Invitations are not guaranteed. We will not respond to requests for information on ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation. 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. Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 190 nominations: 26 invitations 491 nominations: 1 invitations Canberra residents Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 17 invitations 190 minimum matrix score: 105 491 nominations: 16 invitations 491 minimum matrix score: 95 Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nominations: 49 invitations 491 nominations: 20 invitations Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 123 invitations 491 nominations: 140 invitations Overseas applicants Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 31 invitations 491 nominations: 60 invitations Download a copy of the Matrix invitation ranking 2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places: Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places Application Count @30 January 2025 Total approvals: 660 approvals 190 Nominations: 338 approvals 491 Nominations: 322 approvals Total refusals: 101 applications 190 Nominations: 45 refusals (12%) 491 Nominations: 56 refusals (15%) Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round ACT Resident: 595 approvals (90%) Overseas Resident: 65 approvals (10%) Remaining Allocation 2025-2026 Total allocation remaining: 940 nomination places 190 Nominations: 462 491 Nominations: 478

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 12/02/2026: Subclass 190 - 44 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 25 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 47 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 34 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 480 ROIs Subclass 491 - 205 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 654 places Subclass 491 - 470 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 321 applications Subclass 491 - 192 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 119 invitations Subclass 491 - 75 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 08/12/2025

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 12/02/2026: Subclass 190 - 38 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 26 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 50 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 36 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 496 ROIs Subclass 491 - 201 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 679 places Subclass 491 - 481 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 297 applications Subclass 491 - 176 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 111 invitations Subclass 491 - 78 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 05/12/2025

Tentative Invitation Round Schedule 2025-26 3rd round – In the week of 26 January 2026 4th round – in the week of 23 February 2026 5th round – In the week of 23 March 2026 Final round - In the week of 27 April 2026 Please note: The tentative invitation round schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements. Any updates or changes will be published on this page. Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 29 January 2026 The ACT has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation). 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 an occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited. The minimum ranking score is an indication only and not a guarantee that an invitation was issued. Invitations will not be issued if you have an active application in the system; or if you have previously received ACT nomination. Canberra Matrix submissions in occupations in critical sectors may be prioritised. Requests for ranking information Invitations are not guaranteed. We will not respond to requests for information on ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation. 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. Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 190 nominations: 26 invitations 491 nominations: 1 invitations Canberra residents Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 17 invitations 190 minimum matrix score: 105 491 nominations: 16 invitations 491 minimum matrix score: 95 Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nominations: 49 invitations 491 nominations: 20 invitations Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 123 invitations 491 nominations: 140 invitations Overseas applicants Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 31 invitations 491 nominations: 60 invitations Download a copy of the Matrix invitation ranking 2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places: Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places Application Count @30 January 2025 Total approvals: 660 approvals 190 Nominations: 338 approvals 491 Nominations: 322 approvals Total refusals: 101 applications 190 Nominations: 45 refusals (12%) 491 Nominations: 56 refusals (15%) Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round ACT Resident: 595 approvals (90%) Overseas Resident: 65 approvals (10%) Remaining Allocation 2025-2026 Total allocation remaining: 940 nomination places 190 Nominations: 462 491 Nominations: 478

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 05/02/2026: Subclass 190 - 35 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 26 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 51 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 37 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 484 ROIs Subclass 491 - 199 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 698 places Subclass 491 - 486 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 266 applications Subclass 491 - 166 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 104 invitations Subclass 491 - 70 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 03/12/2025

Skilled and Business Migration continues to invite clients across the four streams of the 2025-26 General Skilled Migration program. Below you will find the relevant data for the invitations issued in February 2026: Invitations in February 2026 2025-26 invitations issued (to date) ANZSCO Sub-major Group Subclass 190 Subclass 491 Total Subclass 190 Subclass 491 Total 13 Specialist Managers 12 3 15 44 19 63 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 0 5 5 0 14 14 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals 3 14 17 26 47 73 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 62 6 68 178 52 230 24 Education Professionals 19 3 22 61 13 74 25 Health Professionals 88 7 95 256 13 269 26 ICT Professionals 0 38 38 7 122 129 27 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals 8 3 11 31 7 38 31 Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians 4 16 20 23 51 74 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers 9 4 13 33 17 50 33 Construction Trades Workers 12 23 35 88 36 124 34 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers 10 0 10 69 3 72 35 Food Trades Workers 0 4 4 0 13 13 36 Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers 0 0 0 0 1 1 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers 0 11 11 12 44 56 51 Office Managers and Program Administrators 0 0 0 9 6 15 Total 227 137 364 837 458 1295 Skilled and Business Migration will continue to issue invitations monthly. The next invitation round will occur in early March 2026. POSTED MORE NEWS

ROIs invited to apply for nomination on 29/01/2026: Subclass 190 - 36 ROIs invited Subclass 491 - 26 ROIs invited The lowest scores invited: Subclass 190 - 51 points (Orange pass) Subclass 491 - 30 points (Orange pass) Number of ROIs on hand (ROIs with a status of Submitted after the invitation round has taken place): Subclass 190 - 474 ROIs Subclass 491 - 198 ROIs Nomination places available: Subclass 190 - 722 places Subclass 491 - 493 places Nomination applications lodged but not yet decided: Subclass 190 - 218 applications Subclass 491 - 143 applications Invitations issued but application not yet lodged: Subclass 190 - 109 invitations Subclass 491 - 72 invitations Oldest nomination application lodged and not yet allocated to a case officer - 03/12/2025

Applicants who receive a suitable outcome for their nominated professional occupation will continue to receive an official outcome letter. In addition, they will now be issued with a VETASSESS branded digital badge, with selected occupations awarded co‑branded credentials developed in partnership with leading industry peak bodies. All digital badges are supported by My eQuals , a trusted digital credential provider. They are instantly verifiable and easy to share across platforms such as LinkedIn or to their employers. A powerful way to support skilled migrants through verified recognition and professional networking, while giving industry bodies greater transparency and consistency in acknowledging a skilled workforce. Inside a VETASSESS digital badge All digital badges issued by VETASSESS include the following details: Credential details – occupation or course name, issuing organisation , and outcome. Credential details – occupation or course name, issuing organisation , and outcome. Criteria & evidence – the requirements met and the verified evidence assessed. Criteria & evidence – the requirements met and the verified evidence assessed. Skill level & duration – the level of capability achieved and how long it took to complete. Skill level & duration – the level of capability achieved and how long it took to complete. Instant verification – a secure, web‑enabled link confirming the badge’s authenticity. Instant verification – a secure, web‑enabled link confirming the badge’s authenticity. You can view the live examples of the digital badges here . If you have received a suitable skills assessment outcome, keep an eye out for an email from VETASSESS and My eQuals containing details of your digital badge which you can showcase to your professional network and industry stakeholders.