Australian Capital Territory State Nomination

Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and 491 (Skilled Work Regional) nomination for Australian Capital Territory — allocation places, recent rounds with minimum points, and eligible occupations.

Australian Capital Territory nomination places (2025-26)

Subclass 190 places

800

Subclass 491 places

800

Total places

1,600

EOI demand & trends for Australian Capital Territory

As of May 2026, Australian Capital Territory had 37,647 subclass 190 and 45,449 subclass 491 Expressions of Interest submitted and awaiting nomination.

Submitted EOIs vs nomination places

Subclass 190

37,647 submitted / 800 places

Subclass 491

45,449 submitted / 800 places

EOI queue trend (submitted, monthly)

Invited + lodged trend (monthly)

Submitted EOIs by points — May 2026

Subclass 190

  • 657,799
  • 708,520
  • 756,749
  • 806,661
  • 853,734
  • 90+4,184

Subclass 491

  • 653,532
  • 706,326
  • 756,372
  • 809,474
  • 856,913
  • 90+12,832

Recent Australian Capital Territory nomination rounds

Latest round: 6 May 2026
DateOccupationSubclassMin. pointsSource
6 May 2026Construction Managers 133149190Official
6 May 2026Contract, Program and Project Administrators 511119095Official
6 May 2026Contract, Program and Project Administrators 511149195Official
6 May 2026Contract, Program and Project Administrators 5111190130Official
6 May 2026Contract, Program and Project Administrators 5111491125Official
6 May 2026Welfare Support Workers 411719080Official
6 May 2026Welfare Support Workers 411749165Official
6 May 2026Welfare Support Workers 411719090Official
6 May 2026Welfare Support Workers 411749190Official
6 May 2026Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses 411419080Official
6 May 2026Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses 411449175Official
6 May 2026Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses 4114190100Official
6 May 2026Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses 4114491100Official
6 May 2026Diversional Therapist 411319090Official
6 May 2026Diversional Therapist 411349185Official
6 May 2026Diversional Therapist 4113190110Official
6 May 2026Diversional Therapist 4113491110Official
6 May 2026Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists 411249165Official
6 May 2026Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists 411219065Official
6 May 2026Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists 411249160Official
6 May 2026Ambulance Officers and Paramedics 411119090Official
6 May 2026Ambulance Officers and Paramedics 411149185Official
6 May 2026Ambulance Officers and Paramedics 411119065Official
6 May 2026Ambulance Officers and Paramedics 411149160Official
6 May 2026Veterinary Nurses 361319095Official
6 May 2026Veterinary Nurses 361349190Official
6 May 2026Cook 3514190100Official
6 May 2026Cook 351449180Official
6 May 2026Cook 3514190125Official
6 May 2026Cook 3514491125Official
6 May 2026Chefs 351319095Official
6 May 2026Chefs 351349185Official
6 May 2026Chefs 3513190130Official
6 May 2026Chefs 3513491125Official
6 May 2026Butchers and Smallgoods Makers 351219095Official
6 May 2026Butchers and Smallgoods Makers 351249190Official
6 May 2026Telecommunications Trades Workers 342419095Official
6 May 2026Telecommunications Trades Workers 342449190Official
6 May 2026Electrical Distribution Trades Workers 342219085Official
6 May 2026Electrical Distribution Trades Workers 342219090Official
6 May 2026Electrical Distribution Trades Workers 342249180Official
6 May 2026Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics 342119090Official
6 May 2026Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics 342149180Official
6 May 2026Electricians 341119090Official
6 May 2026Electricians 341149180Official
6 May 2026Plumbers 334119090Official
6 May 2026Plumbers 334149180Official
6 May 2026Wall and Floor Tilers 333419090Official
6 May 2026Wall and Floor Tilers 333449180Official
6 May 2026Roof Tilers 333319090Official

Occupations Australian Capital Territory nominates

ImmiTrend doesn't yet track Australian Capital Territory's full eligible-occupation list. See the official Australian Capital Territory skilled migration website for the current list.

Australian Capital Territory state nomination — frequently asked questions

Does Australian Capital Territory nominate skilled occupations for the 190 and 491 visas?
Yes. Australian Capital Territory runs its own subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and 491 (Skilled Work Regional) nomination program. This page lists Australian Capital Territory's recent nomination rounds and, where published, its eligible-occupation list. Requirements change each program year — always confirm against Australian Capital Territory's official skilled migration website.
How many 190 and 491 places does Australian Capital Territory have in 2025-26?
For the 2025-26 program year, Australian Capital Territory has 800 subclass 190 places and 800 subclass 491 places. These are nomination allocations; actual invitations depend on demand and Australian Capital Territory's selection criteria.
What points do I need for Australian Capital Territory state nomination?
There is no single fixed cut-off — Australian Capital Territory selects from its pool against its own criteria, and the minimum points vary by occupation and round. See the recent rounds above for the minimum points invited in Australian Capital Territory's latest 190 and 491 rounds.
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