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Information about the Canberra Matrix invitation round on 25 August 2021 is now available

The next invitation round will be held before 2 September 2021

ACT Critical Skills List

The ACT Critical Skills List is used to determine the eligibility for ACT nomination of the following programs:

• Skilled Work Regional (provisional) subclass 491 visa.

• Skilled Nominated (permanent) subclass 190 visa.


 

ACT Critical Skills List - May 2021

From May 3 2021, only occupations on the ACT Critical Skills List May 2021 will be ranked, and if selected, invited to apply for ACT nomination.

ACT Critical Skills List May 2021    ACT Critical Skills List May 2021


The ACT Critical Skills List will be reviewed every four months and updated as required to ensure that the ACT Migration Program adapts and responds to the evolving critical skills needs of the ACT economy. The next update will occur in September 2021.


Cap on Occupations

The number of ACT nomination places may be capped for each occupation on the ACT Critical Skills List. Invitations may not be issued when the monthly cap for an occupation is reached.