Tentative Invitation Round Schedule 2026-27: This information will be updated after the allocation for the 2026-27 financial year is announced. 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

Nomination Type	Invitations
190 nominations	8 invitations
491 nominations	5 invitations

Canberra residents

Nomination Type	Invitations	Minimum Matrix Score
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners	190 nominations: 3 invitations	110
	491 nominations: 0 invitation	-
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations: 66 invitations
	491 nominations: 0 invitation

Overseas applicants

Nomination Type	Invitations
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations	190 nominations: 0 invitation
	491 nominations: 0 invitation

2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places:

Visa Type	Places
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa	800 places
Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa	800 places

The allocation for the 2026-27 financial year has not yet been announced. The website will be updated when this information becomes available.

Application Count @ 30 June 2026

Category	Approvals	Refusals
Total approvals	1600 approvals
190 Nominations	800 approvals	111 refusals (12.2%)
491 Nominations	800 approvals	128 refusals (13.8%)

Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round

Residency Status	Approvals
ACT Resident	1417 approvals (89%)
Overseas Resident	183 approvals (11%)

Remaining Allocation 2025-2026

Nomination Type	Remaining Places
Total allocation remaining	0 nomination places
190 Nominations	0
491 Nominations	0