The ACT suspended the program in June, which left thousands of temporary migrants and international students who had moved to Canberra, ineligible to apply for permanent residency.
Under the new scheme, which went live on November 29, nominations would be offered on merit, replacing the previous program where they were offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The change seeks to moderate "supply and demand throughout the year so that it meets the qualification needs of the ACT," according to the program website.
