Last Updated Feb 27,2023

Latest ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round – Invited 900+ Candidates

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One of the frequent states of Australia ACT Canberra declared the latest round of invitations on 22 February 2023. Issued 900+ invitations from various categories. The round look-up is as follows.

INVITATION ROUND – 25.02.23 INVITATION ROUND – 24.01.23
Canberra Residents Matrix–nominating Small Business Owners

  • 190 nominations: 24 invitations
  • 190 minimum matrix score: 75
  • 491 nominations: 01 invitation
  • 491 minimum matrix score: 70

Matrix–nominating 457 / 482 visa holders

  • 190 nominations:  07 invitation
  • 491 nominations:  01 invitation

Matrix–nominating Critical Skill Occupations

  • 190 nominations: 322 invitations
  • 491 nominations: 156 invitations
Canberra Residents Matrix–nominating Small Business Owners

  • 190 nominations: 09 invitations
  • 190 minimum matrix score: 75
  • 491 nominations: 3 invitations
  • 491 minimum matrix score: 65

Matrix–nominating 457 / 482 visa holders

  • 190 nominations:  1 invitation
  • 491 nominations:  – invitation

Matrix–nominating Critical Skill Occupations

  • 190 nominations: 200 invitations
  • 491 nominations: 99 invitations
Overseas ApplicantsMatrix–nominating Critical Skill Occupations:

  • 190 nominations: 13 invitations
  • 491 nominations: 395 invitations
Overseas ApplicantsMatrix–nominating Critical Skill Occupations:

  • 190 nominations: 17 invitations
  • 491 nominations: 303 invitations

Highlights of the Latest ACT Invitation Round

  • This is the first round of invitations for the month and that has invited candidates from small business categories, 457/482 visa holder category, critical skilled occupations and overseas application category.
  • The Business class category nominated 24 nominees from subclass 190. The matrix score for subclass 190 was 75 points. Whereas, 1 invitation is been issued to subclass 491. The matrix score was 70 points.
  • 07 applicants for subclass 190 and 01 for Subclass 491 is been nominated from the 457/482 visa holders category.
  • Critical skill occupations received the highest number of nominations. 322 invitations went to subclass 190. And 156 invitations to subclass 491.
  • Above-mentioned all the invitations have been issued to all Canberra residents. A total of 520 in-land candidates have been nominated in the recent draws.
  • In overseas applications, a total of 408 nominations are issued. 13 nominations went for Subclass 190. In addition, 395 invitations announce for subclass 491.
  • The next round of invitations is expected to be held on next month dated 27 March 2023.

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2022-2023 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places: Comparison With the Last Round

CURRENT INVITATION ROUND LAST INVITATION ROUND
2022-2023 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places:The ACT received an interim allocation for the 2022-2023 program year.

  • Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 2,025 places
  • Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 2,025 places
2022-2023 Allocation of ACT  Nomination Places:The ACT received an interim allocation for the 2022-2023 program year.

  • Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 2025 places
  • Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 2025 places
Application Count on 21 February 2023Total approvals: 1705 approvals

  • 190 Nominations: 641 approvals
  • 491 Nominations: 1064 approvals
Application Count on 23 January 2023Total approvals: 1359 approvals

  • 190 Nominations: 441 approvals
  • 491 Nominations: 918 approvals
Total refusals: 374 applications

  • 190 Nominations: 90 refusals (12%)
  • 491 Nominations: 284 refusals (21%)
Total refusals: 308 applications

  • 190 Nominations: 75 refusals (15%)
  • 491 Nominations: 233 refusals (20%)
Remaining Allocation 2022-2023Total allocation remaining: 2345 nomination places (552 per month)

  • 190 Nominations: 1384 (pro rata 326 per month)
  • 461 Nominations: 961 (pro rata 226 per month)
Remaining Allocation 2022-2023Total allocation remaining: 2691 nomination places (512 per month)

  • 190 Nominations: 1584 (pro rata 301 per month)
  • 491 Nominations: 1107 (pro rata 211 per month)

Analytical Points

  • The last invitation round invited 632 aspirants from the in-land and outland categories. In comparison, the latest round invited 919 candidates.
  • The current round’s application approvals reach to 1705, which is 346 higher than the previous round.
  • On the other side, the application refusals ratio has also raised by 66 applications. However, in comparison to 23 January’s round subclass, 190 per cent decreased by 3 per cent. Whereas, in subclass 491, the refusal rate increased by 1 per cent.
  • Eventually, overall pro rata increased by 25 applications for subclass 190 and 15 applications per month with the draw.

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