The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) held a skilled migration nomination invitation round on 30 January 2025. This round saw a total of 230 nominations issued under the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) and 314 nominations issued under the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491).

Below is a breakdown of the invitations granted in this round:

Canberra Residents

Matrix Nominating Small Business Owners

• Subclass 190 Nominations: 12 invitations (minimum matrix score: 115)

• Subclass 491 Nominations: 5 invitations (minimum matrix score: 115)

Matrix Nominating 457 / 482 Visa Holders

• Subclass 190 Nominations: 22 invitations

• Subclass 491 Nominations: 4 invitations

Matrix Nominating Critical Skill Occupations

• Subclass 190 Nominations: 170 invitations

• Subclass 491 Nominations: 207 invitations

Overseas Applicants

Matrix Nominating Critical Skill Occupations

• Subclass 190 Nominations: 26 invitations

• Subclass 491 Nominations: 98 invitations

Comparison with Previous Rounds

To provide context and demonstrate trends in ACT skilled migration nominations, below is a comparison with recent invitation rounds:

Previous Invitation Round (December 2024)

• Subclass 190 Nominations: 215 invitations

• Subclass 491 Nominations: 290 invitations

November 2024 Invitation Round

• Subclass 190 Nominations: 198 invitations

• Subclass 491 Nominations: 275 invitations

This data shows a steady increase in the number of nominations issued over the past few months, reflecting ACT’s commitment to skilled migration.

Next Invitation Round

The next ACT skilled migration nomination invitation round is scheduled to take place before 27 March 2025. Applicants interested in securing a nomination should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and have a competitive Canberra Matrix score.

For further details on nomination rounds and eligibility requirements, visit the ACT Government website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the ACT Skilled Migration Nomination program?
The ACT Skilled Migration Nomination program allows skilled workers to apply for nomination under the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas, offering a pathway to permanent residency in Australia.

2. What is the Canberra Matrix?
The Canberra Matrix is a points-based system that ranks applicants based on factors such as employment, skills, and business ownership in the ACT.

3. What are the key factors influencing invitation scores?
Factors include occupation type, visa subclass, residency status, and points awarded under the Canberra Matrix.

4. When is the next ACT invitation round?
The next invitation round is expected to be held before 27 March 2025.

For the latest updates on ACT nomination rounds, visit the ACT Government website.

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