ACT

Australian Capital Territory state nomination (190 & 491)

Program status, the official occupation list and EOI demand for Australian Capital Territory.

Not open yetProgram year 2026-27

Is Australian Capital Territory nominating right now?

The ACT is waiting for its 2026-27 nomination allocation before scheduling Canberra Matrix invitation rounds. The occupation list below is the current official list.

Its official list currently has 279 occupations (257 for 190 and 279 for 491).

Checked 17 September 2026Official ACT website

Occupations in Australian Capital Territory

Whether each occupation is on Australian Capital Territory's official list, and how many 190 and 491 EOIs name Australian Capital Territory (as at August 2026).

279 of 450 occupations


Software Engineer261313	190491	2,485	2,775
Developer Programmer261312	190491	1,617	1,779
Mechanical Engineer233512	190491	1,349	1,538
Civil Engineer233211	190491	1,148	1,354
Retail Pharmacist251513	190491	1,066	1,241
ICT Business Analyst261111	190491	1,022	1,066
Analyst Programmer261311	190491	864	860
Hospital Pharmacist251511	190491	838	1,047
Engineering Technologist233914	190491	830	1,076
Accountant (General)221111	190491	769	796
Software and Applications Programmers nec261399	190491	755	822
Electrical Engineer233311	190491	657	825
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415	190491	644	701
Construction Project Manager133111	190491	626	705
Systems Analyst261112	190491	575	625
Civil Engineering Technician312212	190491	556	734
Registered Nurse (Medical)254418	190491	542	606
Civil Engineering Draftsperson312211	190491	530	685
Electronics Engineer233411	190491	486	579
Program or Project Administrator511112	190491	486	694
Software Tester261314	190491	469	538
ICT Support Engineer263212	190491	464	567
Chef351311	190491	453	515
Registered Nurses nec254499	190491	426	382
Computer Network and Systems Engineer263111	190491	422	502

EOIs: submitted only; groups under 20 are hidden by SkillSelect. Lists: only occupations also on the federal list for that visa. General information only, not migration advice — confirm on the official ACT website.

Frequently asked questions

Is Australian Capital Territory accepting 190 and 491 applications now?

Status as checked on 17 September 2026: Not open yet. The ACT is waiting for its 2026-27 nomination allocation before scheduling Canberra Matrix invitation rounds. The occupation list below is the current official list.

Does being on the ACT list guarantee a nomination?

No. Being on a state list only means you may be eligible. Australian Capital Territory sets its own criteria (such as where you live, work experience and points) and invites a limited number of people each year.

How many EOIs are waiting for Australian Capital Territory nomination?

As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed about 34,741 submitted 190 EOIs and 41,734 submitted 491 EOIs naming Australian Capital Territory (groups under 20 are hidden).