Once the allocation was confirmed at the start of the financial year, the Northern Territory quickly closed state nomination applications, announcing that it would first process the backlog of pre-invited applications. New Subclass 491 applications were to reopen later in the 2023-24 financial year, but Subclass 190 was unlikely to reopen due to insufficient allocation.

Today, 23 October, the Northern Territory unexpectedly announced the reopening of new Subclass 491 state nomination applications for this financial year. Due to limited allocation (400 places in total for Subclass 491, with some already used), the eligibility thresholds for all three main streams have been raised.

I. Onshore Graduate Stream

Only applicants holding a Subclass 485 visa expiring before 1 July 2024 will be considered

If your Subclass 485 expires after that date, or you are currently applying for a 485, it is recommended to consider applying in the next financial year

II. Onshore Worker Stream

Applicants without at least 6 months of local work experience in their nominated occupation will not be considered, unless currently working in a critical sector such as health, aged and disabled care, education and childcare, or hospitality

III. Offshore Applicant Priority Occupation Stream reduced to 54 occupations

Unified requirements for offshore Northern Territory Subclass 491 applications:

– Meet the EOI 65-point threshold

– English language: minimum 6 in each band

– Hold a valid skills assessment

– Have at least 1 year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation

These are further divided into three streams

1. Priority Occupation Stream

Common occupations under this stream include:

Café or Restaurant Manager

Pastrycook

Chef/Cook

Hotel or Motel Manager

Massage Therapist

Civil Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Motor Machanic

Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

Social Worker

Vocational Education Teacher

Full NT Offshore Priority Occupation List

2. NT Family Stream

– The Northern Territory does not have a separate occupation list; all migration occupations are eligible

– Demonstrate active efforts to find employment in the Northern Territory

– Main requirement: have a family member who is a PR, citizen, or holds a 491/489/887 or 191 bridging visa

– The family member must have been residing in the NT for at least 12 months

– Eligible family members include parents, siblings, or cousins of the primary or secondary applicant

3. Job Offer Stream

– Have a job offer in the Northern Territory related to the nominated occupation

– The Northern Territory does not have a separateoccupation list, all migration occupations are eligible

While the allocation is limited, fewer people may be aware of this opportunity, meaning less competition. Contact us for a free assessment and give it a try — you might be pleasantly surprised!

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