12 May 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:
| Category |
190 nominations |
491 nominations |
| Invitations |
22 invitations |
8 invitations |
Canberra residents:
| Category |
190 nominations |
491 nominations |
| Matrix nominating Small Business Owners |
3 invitations |
14 invitations |
| Minimum matrix score |
105 |
100 |
| Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders |
1 invitation |
0 invitations |
| Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations |
130 invitations |
87 invitations |
Overseas applicants:
| Category |
190 nominations |
491 nominations |
| Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations |
38 invitations |
33 invitations |
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 |
Application Count @ 7 May 2026:
| Category |
Total approvals |
190 Nominations |
491 Nominations |
| Approvals |
1288 approvals |
615 approvals |
673 approvals |
| Refusals |
195 applications |
91 refusals (12.9%) |
104 refusals (13.4%) |
Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round:
| Residency Status |
Approvals |
| ACT Resident |
1131 approvals (87.8%) |
| Overseas Resident |
157 approvals (12.2%) |
Remaining Allocation 2025-2026:
| Category |
Remaining Places |
| Total allocation remaining |
312 nomination places |
| 190 Nominations |
185 |
| 491 Nominations |
127 |