The ACT (Australian Capital Territory) has opened the latest Canberra matrix Invitation round on April 23, 2021 to issue 83 invitations this time around. The Canberra, Australia has issued these invitations to its key state nominated visa categories, i.e.
- Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 491
If you have skills, expertise and experience that is considered in demand in Canberra, you may be eligible for ACT nomination for the above-mentioned skilled visa categories.
23 April ACT invitation round
In the latest round, Canberra has invited 81 candidates with experience in Critical Skills Occupations, while two invitations (for Subclass 190 visa) sent to Subclass 457/482 visa holders. Overall ACT invited 83 candidates in this latest ACT round.
ACT Invitation round April 23, 2021
| Visa Category | Invitations to Critical Skills Occupations | 457 / 482 visa holders | Total |
| Subclass 190 visa | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Subclass 491 visa | 65 | NIL | 65 |
| Total | 81 | 2 | 83 |
Also, read- How to apply for a skilled visa in Australia this year
The next ACT invitation round is likely to take place on or before 30th April 2021. From May 3, 2021, only occupations on the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) Critical Skills List May 2021 will be ranked and, if selected/ invited to apply for ACT nomination.
2020-21 Allocation of ACT Nomination places
- Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa - 598 places
- Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa - 802 places
Left over Allocation @ 1 April 2021
- Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa - 321 places (107 per month)
- Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa - 248 places (83 per month)
To apply for a relevant visa in Australia in 2021, you may get in touch with Visas Avenue- a registered Immigration Advisor and Consultant in India associated with MARA member to provide trusted immigration assistance.
You may call our Australia Immigration Expert at Visas Avenue on Toll-Free. No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.
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