Canberra Invites 1174 applicants to the latest Canberra Matrix Draw

The Australian government held its fifth (5) Canberra Matrix invitation round of 2023 and its second (2) in the month of May. During this invitation round, 1174 invitations were extended to candidates who were both international and Canberra residents.

While 741 invitations were given to applicants from outside Australia, 433 of the total individuals requested to submit for nominations in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) were Canberra residents.

Invited applicants included those who filed for visas under subclasses 491 and 190. Where invites were extended to 715 applicants from Subclass 491 and 459 applicants from Subclass 190.

Canberra residents

Matrix nominating Small Business Owners

190 nominations: 13 invitations
190 minimum matrix score: 65
491 nominations: 4 invitation
491 minimum matrix score: 55

Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders

190 nominations: 0 invitations
491nominations: 2 invitation

Matrix-nominating Critical Skill Occupations

190 nominations: 213 invitations
491 nominations: 201 invitations

Overseas applicants

Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:

190 nominations: 233 invitations
491 nominations: 508 invitations

2022-2023 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places:

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 2,025 places
Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 2,025 places

Application Count as of 23 April 2023

Total approvals: 2681 approvals

190 Nominations: 1645 approvals
491 Nominations: 1704 approvals

Total refusals: 471 applications

190 Nominations: 186 refusals (9%)
491 Nominations: 431 refusals (21%)

Remaining Allocation 2022-2023

Total allocation remaining: 692 nomination places (609 per month)

190 Nominations: 371 (pro rata 327 per month)
491 Nominations: 321 (pro rata 282 per month)

Who may submit a submission?

Canberra will send invitations to applicants who have submitted applications for both a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190):

Permanent residents are allowed to dwell and work in Australia with the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190). The State or Territory administration must put out your name. The invitation for a visa is issued by the Department of Home Affairs in response to a nomination.

The commitment of two years

If the ACT recommends you for a 190 visa, you must live and work in Canberra for at least two years after receiving your visa, or two years after your date of arrival in Canberra if you are migrating from outside Canberra.

Skilled Regional Work Visa (subclass 491): For a period of five years, skilled workers may live and work in regional Australia. You must be proposed to by a state or territorial agency. The invitation for a visa is issued by the Department of Home Affairs in response to a nomination.

The commitment of two years:

If the ACT recommends you for a 491 visa, you must live and work in Canberra for at least two years after receiving your visa, or two years following your date of arrival in Canberra if you are immigrating from outside of Australia.

What is the nomination process for the ACT?

Step 1: Meet the requirements for ACT nomination eligibility.

Step 2: Complete the Canberra Matrix to express your interest.

Step 3: Wait for your Matrix to be chosen and ranked.

Step 4: Submit an ACT nomination form if accepted

Step 5: Your application is evaluated.

Step 6: Apply for the ACT-nominated visa

How to submit the Canberra Matrix?

Step 1: Carefully study the ACT nomination requirements for your chosen pathway to make sure you are eligible to claim Matrix points.

Step 2: Enter your personal data.

Step 3: Decide whether to recommend ACT 190 or ACT 491.

Step 4: Choosing whether or not the applicant is a resident of Canberra.

Step 5: Select “Doctorate Streamlined nomination” and respond with either a yes or no.

Step 6: If Doctorate Streamlined = yes, submit the matrix.

Step 7: If you fit under the category of a foreign applicant or a resident of Canberra, complete the Canberra Matrix.

Step 8: Select an option from the drop-down box for either Matrix category (does not apply to (Doctorate Streamlined).

Remember that the evidence you provide to back your claims for Matrix points must show that those statements were true as of the Matrix submission date.

The matrix being submitted

After submitting the Matrix, you will get an email with a summary of the Matrix Score claimed.