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The next  Canberra Matrix invitation round will be held on or before 25 September 2020.

Information about the nominated occupations and Matrix score invited in each round is available HERE

Skilled Migrants Portal

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ACT NOMINATION - SKILLED MIGRATION VISA

If you are interested in migrating to Australia and living in Canberra, you may be eligible to apply for ACT nomination of a Skilled Migration visa. 

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) offers Territory nomination under the following skilled migration streams:

• Skilled Regional (provisional) subclass 491 visa.

• Skilled Nominated (permanent) subclass 190 visa.

You must formally express an interest in applying for ACT nomination by completing a score-based ‘Canberra Matrix’ where you are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community.

Each month, the highest ranked candidates under the scoring system will then be selected and invited to apply for ACT 491 / 190 nomination.

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Guidelines and Application


This section provides you with the ACT Government’s eligibility guidelines for nomination of a skilled or business visa.

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