ACT Skilled Visa (190 & 491) Invitation Update – January 2026 Round

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has released details of its January 2026 Skilled Migration nomination invitation round, providing important insights for applicants targeting Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas under the Canberra Matrix system.

ACT conducted this skilled migration nomination invitation round on 29 January 2026.

Total Nominations Issued

• 246 nominations for Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated – Permanent Residence)

• 237 nominations for Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional – Provisional)

  
  

These invitations were issued across multiple Matrix categories, reflecting ACT’s targeted approach to meeting labour market needs.

Invitation Breakdown by Canberra Matrix Category

ACT has published the matrix category with the breakdown as follow on the picture below:

ACT has also published a tentative schedule for the remaining invitation rounds in the 2025–26 program year:

• 4th round – week of 23 February 2026

• 5th round – week of 23 March 2026

• Final round – week of 27 April 2026

Applicants should ensure their Canberra Matrix submissions remain current and competitive ahead of these upcoming rounds.

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