Canberra is looking for more migrants
Highlights
Discover the available nomination places as ACT released the Canberra Matrix Invitation Round last 4 August 2023
What is Canberra Matrix
To be eligible to apply for an ACT nomination, you must be able to satisfy the Canberra Matrix. The Canberra Matrix is a points-based system from SkillSelect EOI that will determine the applicant's merit based on their occupation, residence, employment, English, study, and investment.
For subclass 190
So far, the minimum Canberra Matrix score needed to receive an invitation for a 190 visa has been 70. However, for specific priority occupations or occupations with a low number of successful applicants in the ACT, invitations have been extended to applicants with a score of 65 points.
For subclass 491
The minimum Canberra Matrix score needed to receive an invitation for a subclass 491 visa has been 60. Nevertheless, ACT has extended invitations to overseas applicants with a score of 50 points, particularly for specific priority occupations and occupations where there have been few successful applicants.
Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 14 July 2023
The requirements for the ACT Nomination Program vary based on the pathway through which you are applying for nomination. Here are the different nomination pathways and the number of nomination places per pathway:
Canberra residents
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners
190 nominations: 18 invitations
190 minimum matrix score: 70
491 nominations: 6 invitations
491 minimum matrix score: 60
Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders
190 nominations: 8 invitations
491 nominations: 3 invitations
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations
190 nominations: 138 invitations
491 nominations: 88 invitations
Overseas applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:
190 nominations: 299 invitations
491 nominations: 262 invitations
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