Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 19 September 2024 Update
Neetu Sharma
in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Skilled Migration News
The latest Canberra Matrix invitation round, held on 19 September 2024, saw the ACT Government issue nominations across several key occupations. With a limited number of nomination places available each month, invitations were extended to the highest-ranking candidates based on their Matrix scores. Factors such as the priority sector, submission date, and occupation demand influenced the selection cut-off. Notably, a higher demand for an occupation increased the required Matrix score for an invitation.
Itβs important to note that the minimum score required for an invitation serves as a general indicator and does not guarantee selection. Furthermore, applicants with an active application in the system or those previously nominated by the ACT were not eligible for an invitation. Priority is often given to critical sector occupations, with submissions from these fields receiving higher consideration.
Overview of Invitation Distribution
For this round, certain categories received more attention. Below is a summary of the distribution of invitations:
| Category | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 |
|---|---|---|
| 457/482 Visa Holders | 12 invitations | 1 invitation |
| Critical Skill Occupations (Residents) | 43 invitations | 29 invitations |
| Critical Skill Occupations (Overseas) | 13 invitations | 32 invitations |
Nomination Allocation Summary
The ACT Government has allocated a total of 1,000 places for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and 800 places for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa for the year 2024-2025. As of 19 September 2024, the following approvals and refusals have been recorded:
| Category | 190 Nominations | 491 Nominations | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Approvals | 115 approvals | 70 approvals | 185 |
| Total Refusals | 7 refusals (6%) | 6 refusals (8%) | 13 |
| Approvals by ACT Residents | 155 approvals (84%) | ||
| Approvals by Overseas Residents | 29 approvals (16%) |
Remaining Allocation for 2024-2025
As of the latest round, the remaining nomination places for the current year are:
| Nomination Type | Remaining Places |
|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (190) | 885 places |
| Skilled Work Regional (491) | 730 places |
This table structure provides a clearer breakdown of the invitation distribution and remaining allocation data.
