Skilled nomination
Australian Capital Territory skilled nomination
Everything this site holds about Australian Capital Territory's nomination for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas, with the official page for each part. Program checked 4 November 2026.
2026-27 program
- Subclass 190
- Canberra Matrix invitation rounds; 2026-27 allocation not yet confirmed
- Subclass 491
- Canberra Matrix invitation rounds; 2026-27 allocation not yet confirmed
How it works and key conditions
- SkillSelect EOI, then a Canberra Matrix submission through the ACT Migration Application Portal; high-ranking candidates are invited. Source ↗
- Meeting the criteria does not guarantee an invitation. Source ↗
- Nominees must live and work in Canberra for at least two years from visa grant (or from arrival, if moving from overseas). Source ↗
- 2025-26 allocation: 800 places each for subclass 190 and 491. Source ↗
Occupation list
279 occupations in the copy held here, checked 21 October 2026.
Invitation rounds and places
Canberra Matrix rounds. The week starting 12 October 2026 round was for subclass 190 only; later rounds are planned for January, March and May 2027. The ACT says its minimum ranking scores are an indication only.
- Week starting 12 October 2026: 190: 261; 491: 0; total 261.
2025-26 Home Affairs allocation: subclass 190 800; subclass 491 800. 2026-27 allocations are not yet published.
Designated regional areas (subclass 491)
- Cities and major regional centres: all postcodes