Onshore NT GSM nomination applications are now open
Onshore applications for Northern Territory nomination under the General Skilled Migration program can now be lodged through the online application system. Offshore applications remain closed while the national border restrictions stay in place.
Applicants must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for nomination prior to applying. This criteria will be strictly applied.
There are still a number of applications that were lodged prior to program suspension that are awaiting assessment. In recognition of this, all applications will be assessed by date of submission, and those with imminent visa expiry dates will not be given priority processing.
Applicants should lodge their applications as soon as possible after meeting the eligibility criteria. Those who have visas expiring should seek professional advice on their visa options and ensure that they remain lawful during their stay in Australia.
COVID-19 information for temporary visa holders and sponsoring employers
This information is intended to help you with any general questions you may have in regards to temporary visas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
We will update this information regularly.
COVID-19 visa update (pdf 155kb)
COVID-19 visa update (docx 65kb)
Visas that need a nomination from an employer
- Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa
- Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA) is an employer-sponsored visa program which comes under the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (Subclass 482 labour agreement stream). An individual worker cannot apply for a visa independently under the NT DAMA. They should look for a job with an Northern Territory employer who will sponsor them.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) visa a skilled, employer sponsored temporary residence visa for employers operating in regional Australia.
- Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400) allows short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work in limited circumstances.
- Training visa (subclass 407) to take part in workplace-based training to enhance skills, area of tertiary study or field of expertise or to participate in a professional development training program in Australia.
- Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) there are five streams to this visa including the Seasonal Worker Program.
General skilled migration visas
These visas are for young, skilled people with good levels of English:
- Skilled - Independent (Permanent) (subclass 189) visa
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) visa
- Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa.
The subclasses 491 and 190 visas need a nomination from an Australian state or territory government such as Australia's Northern Territory Government.
MINT program
The Migration Innovation Northern Territory (MINT) program is an initiative owned by the Darwin Innovation Hub and Paspalis Asset Management and supported by the Northern Territory Government.
The program assists overseas nationals get Northern Territory Government nomination. They need to show commitment to involvement with the Darwin Innovation Hub.
The Migration Innovation Northern Territory 2019/20 program has commenced. Read more on the program objectives, nomination criteria and how to take part.
For further information go to the Darwin Innovation Hub website.
Migrate to the Territory, Australia
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