Updates

2025-26 Nomination Allocation: The ACT received an interim allocation of 165 places for 2025-26 until a final allocation is determined.
Now available: Information on the most recent Canberra Matrix invitation round of 15 September 2025.
Program closed: The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) is closed to new applications.
Invitation round: The next invitation rounds will be scheduled once the final allocation is announced.
National Innovation Visa (subclass 858): The ACT Government nomination process is not yet open and we are not currently responding to expressions of interest.

Skilled Migrants

Canberra welcomes highly skilled migrants to the ACT.

Information for ACT employers about employing migrants.

We welcome business migrants and entrepreneurs who want to invest in Canberra.

Find resources to help with your nomination, including a key documents checklist, forms and Invitation rounds.