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Matrix invitation round 9 April 2021 - Information about the nominated occupations and Matrix score invited is available HERE.

The next Canberra Matrix invitation round will be held on or before 16 April 2021. 

Current integrity check: nominations approved in August / September 2020 

From 1 April 2021, an employer Statutory Declaration, confirming your employment in Canberra is genuine, MUST be attached to your application for ACT nomination, regardless of when the Matrix was submitted.  

 

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Current processing times

Applications for ACT nomination

• Streamlined PhD nomination: the average processing time is 1 week.

• Canberra residents: the average processing time is 6 weeks.

Applicants should note that these time frames may vary depending on demand.

ACT 491 / 190 nomination: We are currently assigning (to a case officer for processing) applications lodged on: 

  •  1 April 2021

Applications for RCB support of an employer nomination

The average processing time is 3 weeks. Applicants should note that this timeframe may vary depending on demand.

We are currently assigning (to a case officer for processing) applications for RCB support lodged on:

  • 1 April 2021