Northern Territory State Nomination Criteria

The 2024-2025 program year nomination received a large number of applications, thus the NT government suspended the online portal for new applications. Exemptions applied
Once nomination allocations are received for the 2025-26 program year, the program will be reopened for new applications.

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Minimum Requirements

Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Skills assessment: You must obtain a suitable skills assessment from a relevant Australian skills assessment and assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
Points: Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test
English: The minimum English requirement is usually 'competent,' unless a different level is needed by the relevant assessment, licensing, or registration body, or if listed differently on the Northern Territory (NT) Migration Occupation List.

Additional requirements	For onshore applicants	For offshore applicants
Residency	Prove that you've lived in the Northern Territory (NT) for at least 2 consecutive years right before applying for the nomination.
Dependents	Show that none of your migrating dependents are living in other parts of Australia.
Work Experience	Demonstrate full-time work in the NT in your nominated or a related occupation for at least 2 years before applying for the NT nomination. You also need to show that this job will continue for at least another 12 months.	Have at least 2 years of work experience in your nominated occupation within the last 5 years (note: some priority occupations may need more work experience).
Commitment		Show a genuine commitment to live and work in the Northern Territory (NT) long-term.

| | Nomination stream | | Meet the criteria under one of the three nomination streams.

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Minimum Requirements

Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Skills assessment: You must obtain a suitable skills assessment from a relevant Australian skills assessment and assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
Points: Score at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test
English: The minimum English requirement is usually 'competent,' unless a different level is needed by the relevant assessment, licensing, or registration body, or if listed differently on the Northern Territory (NT) Migration Occupation List.

Additional requirements	For onshore applicants	For offshore applicants
Residency	Prove that you've lived in the Northern Territory (NT) for at least 12 consecutive months right before applying for the nomination.
Dependents	Show that none of your migrating dependents are living in other parts of Australia.
Work Experience	Demonstrate full-time work in the NT in your nominated or a related occupation for at least 6 months before applying for the NT nomination. You also need to show that this job will continue for at least another 12 months.	Have at least 2 years of work experience in your nominated occupation within the last 5 years (note: some priority occupations may need more work experience).
Commitment		Show a genuine commitment to live and work in the Northern Territory (NT) long-term.

| | Nomination stream | | Meet the criteria under one of the three nomination streams.