Tentative Invitation Round Schedule 2026-27:
• Week starting 12 October 2026 (Subclass 190 only)
• Week starting 25 January 2027
• Week starting 22 March 2027
• Week starting 24 May 2027

Please note that invitation round dates are tentative and subject to change without notice, depending on final allocation of nomination places and operational requirements. Any changes will be published on this website.

Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 12 October 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

Nomination Type	190 Nominations	491 Nominations
Doctorate Streamlined Pathway	54 invitations	0 invitations

Canberra residents

Nomination Type	190 Nominations	491 Nominations
Small Business Owners	18 invitations	0 invitation
Minimum Matrix Score	120	-
Critical Skill Occupations	126 invitations	0 invitation

Overseas applicants

Nomination Type	190 Nominations	491 Nominations
Critical Skill Occupations	63 invitation	0 invitation

2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination 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	Total Approvals	190 Nominations	491 Nominations
Approvals	1600 approvals	800 approvals	800 approvals
Refusals	229 applications	111 refusals (12.2%)	128 refusals (13.8%)

Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round
• ACT Resident: 1417 approvals (89%)
• Overseas Resident: 183 approvals (11%)

Remaining Allocation 2025-2026
• Total allocation remaining: 0 nomination places
• 190 Nominations: 0
• 491 Nominations: 0