State nomination / ACT
Canberra Matrix invitation round
In the ACT’s 12 October 2026 round, 261 Canberra Matrix applicants were invited for the 190 and 0 for the 491. Next round: week starting 25 January 2027.
190 invitations
261
491 invitations
0
2025-26 allocation
800 + 800
Key facts
- In the ACT’s Canberra Matrix round of 12 October 2026, 261 people were invited for the subclass 190 visa and 0 for the 491.
- The next scheduled round is the week starting 25 January 2027.
- For 2025-26 the ACT had 800 nomination places for the 190 and 800 for the 491. The 2026-27 allocation has not yet been announced.
Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.
Cite this page
AusVisaClock. “Canberra Matrix invitation round.” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/canberra-matrix-invitation-round/
The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.
Invitations by group, 12 October 2026
| Group | 190 | Min. score 190 | 491 | Min. score 491 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorate Streamlined Pathway | 54 | — | 0 | — |
| Canberra residents: small business owners | 18 | 120 | 0 | — |
| Canberra residents: critical skill occupations | 126 | — | 0 | — |
| Overseas applicants: critical skill occupations | 63 | — | 0 | — |
| Total | 261 | 0 |
Round schedule and last year
- Week starting 12 October 2026 (subclass 190 only)
- Week starting 25 January 2027
- Week starting 22 March 2027
- Week starting 24 May 2027
At 30 June 2026 the ACT had approved 800 nominations for the 190 and 800 for the 491, and refused 111 and 128. 89% of nominations went to Canberra residents.
See all states on the state nomination page, and processing times for the 190 and 491.
Canberra Matrix questions
When is the next Canberra Matrix invitation round?
The ACT has scheduled rounds in the week starting 12 October 2026 (subclass 190 only); week starting 25 January 2027; week starting 22 March 2027; week starting 24 May 2027. The next is the week starting 25 January 2027.
How many invitations were in the latest round?
In the 12 October 2026 round the ACT issued 261 invitations for the 190 and 0 for the 491: Doctorate Streamlined Pathway 54; Canberra residents: small business owners 18; Canberra residents: critical skill occupations 126; Overseas applicants: critical skill occupations 63.
How many nominations does the ACT get?
For 2025-26 the ACT had 800 nomination places for the 190 and 800 for the 491. The 2026-27 allocation has not yet been announced.