Canberra Government has allocated 4,050 nomination places for the 2022-23 program year. The 2022-23 final allocation of nomination places has been equally divided between:
- ACT permanent 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa) nomination: 2,025 places
- ACT provisional 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa) nomination: 2,025 places
The Canberra Government has also advised to consider the following:
- The minimum Canberra Matrix score required to receive an invitation to apply for ACT nomination of a 190 visa is expected to drop to as low as 70, so it is recommended to submit a Canberra Matrix for 190 nominations.
- The minimum Canberra Matrix score required to receive an invitation to apply for ACT nomination of a 491 visa is also expected drop to as low as 60 initially, and possibly even more.
- However, the minimum scores are not guaranteed and depending on the number of Matrix submissions received (per occupation), their scores, and the number of migrants nominated (per occupation and by residency status), the scores above may fluctuate.
Canberra 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 a particular occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited.
Invitation Round: 23 January 2023
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners: 12 invitations
- ACT 190 nominations: 09 invitations
- 190 minimum matrix score: 75
- ACT 491 nominations: 03 invitation
- 491 minimum matrix score: – 65
457 visa / 482 visa holders: 01 invitation
- ACT 190 nomination: 01 invitation
- ACT 491 nomination: 0 invitation
Matrix nominating Critical Skill occupations: 299 invitations
- ACT 190 nomination: 200 invitations
- ACT 491 nomination: 99 invitations
Overseas Applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill occupations: 320 invitations
- ACT 190 nomination: 17 invitations
- ACT 491 nomination: 303 invitations
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. The minimum ranking score is not a guarantee but rather an indication that an invitation was issued.
Invitations were not issued if the applicants have an active application in the system or the applicants have previously received ACT nomination. The next Canberra Matrix invitation round will be held before 23 February 2023.
