# Australian Capital Territory State Nomination — Subclass 190 & 491 | ImmiTrend Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts) Data as at: 31 August 2026 Page: https://immitrend.com.au/state-nominations/act ## Summary Australian Capital Territory hasn't published its 2026-27 places yet: <5 nominated so far (31 August 2026), 35,483 EOIs queuing for 190. ## Key facts - 190: 800 nomination places (2025-26); <5 nominated, 31 August 2026; 35,483 submitted EOIs naming ACT - 491: 800 nomination places (2025-26); <5 nominated, 31 August 2026; 42,599 submitted EOIs naming ACT - Official page: https://www.act.gov.au/migration ## Places by program year | Program year | 190 places | 190 nominated | 491 places | 491 nominated | Data as at | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-27 (awaiting allocation) | not yet published | <5 | not yet published | <5 | 31 August 2026 | | 2025-26 | 800 | 800 (100%) | 800 | 800 (100%) | 30 June 2026 | | 2024-25 | 600 | not published monthly | 600 | not published monthly | — | ## Recent nomination rounds (40 of 2000 shown) | Date | Occupation | ANZSCO | Subclass | Min. points | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 12 October 2026 | Ambulance Officers and Paramedics | 4111 | 190 | 65 | official | | 12 October 2026 | ICT Managers | 1351 | 190 | 105 | official | | 12 October 2026 | ICT Managers | 1351 | 190 | 130 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Health and Welfare Services Managers | 1342 | 190 | 85 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Health and Welfare Services Managers | 1342 | 190 | 65 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Child Care Centre Managers | 1341 | 190 | 65 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Child Care Centre Managers | 1341 | 190 | 65 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers | 1336 | 190 | 95 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers | 1336 | 190 | 95 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Engineering Managers | 1332 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Engineering Managers | 1332 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Construction Managers | 1331 | 190 | 95 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Construction Managers | 1331 | 190 | 100 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Architects and Landscape Architects | 2321 | 190 | 95 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Contract, Program and Project Administrators | 5111 | 190 | 130 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Welfare Support Workers | 4117 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses | 4114 | 190 | 100 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Diversional Therapist | 4113 | 190 | 120 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists | 4112 | 190 | 65 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Veterinary Nurses | 3613 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Cook | 3514 | 190 | 130 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Chefs | 3513 | 190 | 125 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Butchers and Smallgoods Makers | 3512 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Telecommunications Trades Workers | 3424 | 190 | 100 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Electrical Distribution Trades Workers | 3422 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics | 3421 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Electricians | 3411 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Plumbers | 3341 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Wall and Floor Tilers | 3334 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Roof Tilers | 3333 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Contract, Program and Project Administrators | 5111 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Welfare Support Workers | 4117 | 190 | 80 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses | 4114 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Diversional Therapist | 4113 | 190 | 100 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists | 4112 | 190 | 80 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Ambulance Officers and Paramedics | 4111 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Veterinary Nurses | 3613 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Cook | 3514 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Chefs | 3513 | 190 | 90 | official | | 12 October 2026 | Butchers and Smallgoods Makers | 3512 | 190 | 90 | official | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many 190 and 491 places does Australian Capital Territory have in 2026-27? Australian Capital Territory's 2026-27 allocation has not been published yet (checked 27 October 2026). As at 31 August 2026 Australian Capital Territory had already made <5 subclass 190 and <5 subclass 491 nominations for 2026-27. For reference, Australian Capital Territory had 800 subclass 190 and 800 subclass 491 places in 2025-26, 100% used by 30 June 2026. ### How did Australian Capital Territory's nomination places change from 2024-25 to 2025-26? Subclass 190 went from 600 to 800 (+33%) and subclass 491 from 600 to 800 (+33%). Australian Capital Territory used 100% of its 2025-26 places by 30 June 2026. ### How many people are in the Australian Capital Territory 190 and 491 queue? As of September 2026, 35,483 EOIs naming Australian Capital Territory were waiting for subclass 190 nomination (+3% on September 2025) and 42,599 for subclass 491. One EOI can name several states, so the queues overlap. ### What is the most common points score in the Australian Capital Territory 190 queue? 70 points: 7,875 of the 35,483 submitted EOIs (22%) as of September 2026. 4,075 EOIs (11%) claim 90 points or more. ### 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. ### 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. Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).