ACT nomination triggers the invitation from the Department of Home Affairs to apply for a skilled  migration visa.

Read the eligibility criteria for 491 nomination carefully. Once you are satisfied that you meet all the criteria, you can submit the Canberra Matrix.

Read the eligibility criteria for 190 nomination carefully. Once you are satisfied that you meet all the criteria, you can submit the Canberra Matrix.

The ACT offers streamlined nomination for holders of a professional or research doctorate completed at an ACT university.

You can register an interest in applying for ACT nomination by completing a score-based 'Canberra Matrix' where points can be claimed against specific economic and commitment criteria.

The ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List identifies the occupations in current demand in the ACT. This list is important if you want to apply for ACT nomination.

Once the Department of Home Affairs grants your visa, you have an obligation to live and work in Canberra for at least two years

Resources including supporting document checklist, Canberra Matrix invitation round rankings and education for dependents information.

The ACT Nomination Application Portal provides secure online access to manage your Canberra Matrix and ACT nomination applications.