Application process
Does the NT Government invite me to apply for nomination from Skillselect?
No. The NT Government does not issue invitations directly from a SkillSelect Expression Of Interest (EOI). After lodging your EOI through SkillSelect, you must submit an application to MigrationNT under the NT General Skilled Migration (GSM) program and meet the nomination eligibility requirements.
MigrationNT assesses and nominates eligible applicants and visa applications can only be lodged with Australian Government Department of Home Affairs after an applicant has been nominated.
How do i find out the status of my application?
The current status of your online application is available through the NT General Skilled Migration (GSM) portal.
MigrationNT will contact you or your authorised representative via your online application’s message portal if further information is required and you or your authorised representative will be notified by email when a decision has been made.
Does the NT Government prioritise nomination applications?
Priority processing may only be considered where an applicant is residing in the Northern Territory and satisfies at least one of the following criteria:
- an applicant has an imminent visa expiry date within the next 30 days, or
- an applicant turns 45 within the next 30 days, or
- an applicant will lose migration points (due to change in age) to below 65 points within the next 30 days, making them ineligible for a subclass 491 nomination.
If any of the above deadlines apply, please email migration@nt.gov.au with evidence of the urgency.
How can i provide more documents after submitting my NT nomination application?
Applications must be completed and include all required supporting documentation at the time of submission.
If further information is required, you will receive a message through the online application system with a link through which you can upload the requested documents.
What is the difference in nomination criteria between a subclass 190 permanent residence visa and a subclass 491 provisional visa?
Generally, only applicants who have lived in the NT on a long-term basis and who are able to demonstrate a long-term ongoing commitment to the NT will be considered for a subclass 190 permanent residence visa nomination.
Eligibility requirements for subclass 190 and subclass 491 nominations are available on the MigrationNT website under the relevant nomination stream.
Can MigrationNT provide pre-application advice on the likelihood that my nomination application will be successful?
No, MigrationNT will not provide migration advice including pre-application assessment or any indication of the chances of success to prospective visa applicants.
Can I submit more than one nomination application?
No, you can only submit one nomination application at a time.
Do I need to submit separate applications for subclass 190 and subclass 491 applications if I wish to be considered both?
No, if you lodge an application for a subclass 190 nomination and are found not to be eligible, MigrationNT will consider your application for a subclass 491 nomination, provided your SkillSelect EOI includes subclass 491.
If your SkillSelect EOI indicate that you are only seeking a subclass 491 nomination, your NT GSM application will be assessed for subclass 491 only.
Can I lodge another application for nomination if my previous application was not successful?
Yes, however a new application is highly unlikely to be successful unless your circumstances have changed and new information is available.
Application fee AU$300 (plus GST where applicable) will be charged for each new application.
What is the definition of full-time for the purposes of nt government nomination?
At least 35 hours per week is considered to be full-time.
Costs
What is the cost of application?
A fee of AU$300 (plus GST where applicable) is charged for subclass 190 and subclass 491 nomination applications.
Is the nomination application fee refundable?
No, the nomination application fee is non-refundable. If you are incorrectly charged due to technical issues, please contact MigrationNT with proper evidence.
How do I know the fee has been charged and my application has been successfully submitted?
You will receive confirmation by email with a receipt for payment of the application fee.
Post-nomination
I have already been nominated by MigrationNT, can I submit another application?
No, MigrationNT only offers one nomination per applicant.
How long is the nomination valid for?
If successfully nominated by MigrationNT, you will receive an invitation from the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs to apply for the relevant visa.
You will need to apply for the visa within 60 calendar days of receiving this invitation. Your nomination will be invalid after that period.
If my visa application is refused by the Department of Home Affairs can MigrationNT assist me?
No, the assessment and granting of all visas is the responsibility of the Department of Home Affairs. MigrationNT has no ability to intervene or influence the decision.
If MigrationNT approves my nomination application and Department of Home Affairs grants my visa, what are my obligations?
As part of the nomination process you will be required to sign a declaration committing to live and work in the NT for 3 years after your visa is granted.
After your visa is granted, you must email your NT contact details to MigrationNT.
This is a significant commitment, therefore MigrationNT requests that you carefully consider this obligation prior to submitting your nomination application.
After my visa is granted, can I find work outside the NT and transfer my nomination to another state?
No, by accepting NT nomination you make a commitment to move to the NT to live and work for a minimum of 3 years once your visa has been granted. The NT Government does not issue release letters under any circumstances.