Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 12 March 2026 Matrix...
@gregormendel (2H ago| Updated 2H ago)Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 12 March 2026
Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 190 nominations: 23 invitations 491 nominations: 2 invitations
Canberra residents
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners 190 nominations: 12 invitations 190 minimum matrix score: 105 491 nominations: 11 invitations 491 minimum matrix score: 95
Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders 190 nominations: 21 invitations 491 nominations: 9 invitations
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations 190 nominations: 123 invitations 491 nominations: 149 invitations
Overseas applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: 190 nominations: 44 invitations 491 nominations: 101 invitations
2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places:
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places
Application Count @13 March 2026
Total approvals: 961 approvals 190 Nominations: 474 approvals 491 Nominations: 487 approvals
Total refusals: 140 applications 190 Nominations: 68 refusals (12.5%) 491 Nominations: 72 refusals (12.9%)
Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round ACT Resident: 860 approvals (89.6%) Overseas Resident: 101 approvals (10.5%)
Remaining Allocation 2025-2026
Total allocation remaining: 639 nomination places 190 Nominations: 326 491 Nominations: 313