Australian State Sponsored Migration visas provides a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article does not deal with Investor visas but only deal with General Skills pointed tested immigration visas. The Options available to you include permanent and temporary Visa options. main Visa subclasses are:
Visa 489 - Skilled — Regional (Provisional) - This visa is closed to new applications
Each state and territory government have their own processes for nomination in addition to the criterian under the Migration Act, the process is complicated and if you do not approach it the correct way the first time, the consequences may be devastating and include possible entry/visa bars to Australia. We recommend that you book an appointment for an assessment.
UPDATE
NT Skilled Work Regional Provisional Subclass 491 Visa Nomination Applications Open for 2023-24.
Important Changes in Eligibility Criteria
The Northern Territory (NT) Government has announced the opening of nomination applications for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 visa for the 2023-24 program year, starting from October 23, 2023. However, applicants should be aware of several significant changes in the eligibility criteria:
1. Exclusion of NT Graduates: NT Graduates holding a Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 visa, valid until at least July 1, 2024, or those eligible for such a visa, will not be eligible for nomination in this program year.
2. NT Residents' Work Requirement: NT Residents who have not worked in their nominated or related occupation for at least 6 months within the NT will only be considered for nomination if they have been employed in the NT for 6 months in critical sectors. These critical sectors include health, aged and disabled care, education and childcare, and hospitality.
3. Limited Offshore Priority Occupation Stream: The Priority Occupation Stream for offshore applications is now limited to 54 occupations listed on the new NT Offshore Migration Occupation List.
Lastly, please note that due to insufficient nomination allocations provided by the Australian Government for the current program year (2023-24), the NT Government cannot currently accept new subclass 190 nomination applications. However, those who meet the relevant criteria will be offered a subclass 491 nomination.
NT 2023-24 State Sponsored Migration
To check your eligibility, please fill out the assessment form now.
A summary of key changes to eligibility criteria are as follows:
- NT Graduates who hold a Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visa valid till at least 1 July 2024, or are eligible for such visa will not be eligible for nomination in this program year.
- NT Residents who have not worked in their nominated or related occupation for at least 6 months in the NT will only be considered for nomination if they have been working in the NT for 6 months in a critical sector (health, aged and disabled care, education and childcare, hospitality).
- The Priority Occupation Stream for offshore applications will be limited to 54 occupations listed on the new NT Offshore Migration Occupation List.
NT nomination step-by-step guide
- Assess your visa eligibility against migration law criteria. (for example, age, English level, skills assessment and migration points test).
- Assess your eligibility for NT nomination
- Submitting an expression of interest.
- Submitting an application for NT nomination.
- If successfully nominated, receive an invitation to apply for your visa.
- Submitting the visa application
- The Department visa decision on your visa application.
- If your visa is granted, you will be required to meet long-term commitments to live in the NT.
Full eligibility criteria.
The topics of key minimum requirements are:
Age
You must be under aged 45 years at the time of nomination.
Skills assessments
You will need a full skills assessment
English
You must meet the minimum English language requirement
Points test
Meet the skilled migration points test of 65 or higher.
In addition to the above, you must also meet the Northern Territory (NT) Government requirements.
These requirements can be changed at any time by the NT Government. NT nominations are issued at the discretion of the NT Government, and meeting these requirements does not guarantee a nomination.
If you already live in Australia
You must meet specific additional requirements.
If you apply from outside Australia
Offshore applicants will generally only be nominated for a subclass 491 visa. Please note: those applying under the NT Family stream or the NT Job Offer stream can nominate any occupation on the national eligibility list.
Meet criteria against one of the 3 streams below.
- Priority occupation stream
- NT Family Stream
- NT Job Offer Stream
Commitment to the NT
You must agree to certain conditions:
Occupation
All applicants must have a skilled occupation that is on the Australian Government's current list of eligible skilled occupations.
Offshore applicants applying under the Priority Occupation Stream must have an occupation on the NTOMOL.
Financial capacity (only for offshore applicants)
You must provide a list of all your financial assets in Australian dollars. You must provide verifiable documents evidence of those assets. For example, clear colour copies of bank statements, share certificates, property valuations and jewellery evaluations.
If you already live in Australia
For specific guidelines on eligibility read additional requirements for onshore applicants.
Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
On this page
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- Legislative Framework
- Update: New salary threshold from 1 July 2023
- NT DAMA occupations list
- Concessions available
- Qualifications, experience and age requirements for nominated overseas workers.
- How businesses are assessed as being eligible
- How to find an Australian worker
- Fees and charges
- Permanent residence pathway
- Subsequent endorsement (deed of variation) process
- Frequently asked questions: Designated Area Migration Agreement
- Checklist for Sponsors/Employers
Northern Territory Offshore Migration Occupation List
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | |
| 253211 | Anaesthetist* | only eligible for subclass 491 |
| 351111 | Baker | |
| 141111 | Café or Restaurant Manager | |
| 331212 | Carpenter | |
| 351311 | Chef | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 351411 | Cook | |
| 272199 | Counsellors nec | |
| 252312 | Dentist* | only eligible for subclass 491. Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253917 | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist | |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | |
| 272112 | Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 2333111 | Electrical Engineer | |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) |
| 253111 | General Practitioner* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 391111 | Hairdresser | |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | |
| 431411 | Hotel Service Manager | |
| 411611 | Massage Therapist | |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | |
| 241311 | Middle School Teacher* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254111 | Midwife* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | |
| 254211 | Nurse Educator | |
| 253913 | Obstetrician and Gynaecologist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 251411 | Optometrist | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253514 | Orthopaedic Surgeon* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 351112 | Pastrycook | |
| 253915 | Pathologist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 272399 | Psychologists nec* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254421 | Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 272511 | Social Worker | |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 253511 | Surgeon (General)* | Must provide evidence of Australian licence/registration or a statement outlining eligibility to obtain registration or licence to work in Australia |
| 242211 | Vocational Education Teacher | only eligible for subclass 491 |
The participating State or Territories are:
— Australia's migration system is complex — Minister [22 Feb 2023]
Each state and territory government have their own processes for nomination in addition to the criterian under the Migration Act, the process is complicated and if you do not approach it the correct way the first time, the consequences may be devastating and include possible entry/visa bars to Australia. We recommend that you book an appointment for an assessment.
