We only offer one nomination place per person. If you are successfully nominated for a 491 or 190 visa, you cannot apply for another ACT nomination place. The ACT Government reserves the right to make an exception at its discretion and in exceptional circumstances. You can only reapply for ACT nomination if you meet the eligibility criteria and if you are applying for the same visa subclass.
We have a fixed number of nomination places available each year to help support the ACT economy. Once nominated, we do not get that nomination place back. It would therefore be unfair if applicants were given two or more nomination places.
Reapplying for ACT nomination
The ACT Government reserves the right to allow applicants to reapply for ACT nomination at its discretion and in exceptional circumstances. You must be able to demonstrate that you have a genuine reason for reapplying for ACT Nomination. You can only reapply for ACT nomination if you meet the eligibility criteria and if you are applying for the same visa subclass.
To request the ability to reapply for ACT nomination, please submit a new Canberra Matrix in the same visa subclass and email migration@act.gov.au with the Canberra Matrix reference number requesting the duplicate bar to be lifted. In your email, you must explain the exceptional circumstances that meant you could not apply for ACT nomination and include supporting documentation where relevant. Your request must address the criteria identified below.
Your case will only be considered if we are satisfied you have taken all reasonable steps to avoid the necessity for renomination. Bear in mind, it is always the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the ACT Nomination application, SkillSelect EOI, and visa application are accurate.
We will remove the duplicate application flag from your Matrix and place it in the queue for ranking if we are satisfied that your request meets the following criteria:
- You were unable to apply for your visa due to exceptional circumstances.
- You have taken all possible steps to avoid the necessity for renomination and to ensure your application will be successful if you were to be renominated.
- The impact on other applicants is minimal.
- Renomination would be of significant benefit to the Territory.
The outcome of your request may solely be based on the demand for nomination places in your nominated occupation or visa subclass as well as the overall remaining allocation in that financial year.
If your application for renomination is rejected based on the demand for nomination places and the impact on other applicants, you may reapply for ACT nomination six months after that decision was made.
Please note: If your application for an ACT nominated visa is refused by the Department of Home Affairs, the ACT Government will not, under any circumstances, appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal on your behalf.