New system to expedite visa applications and grow our workforce
A new online application platform will speed up the Designated Area Migration Agreement’s process, helping fill workforce vacancies with overseas workers.
The new Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA) platform will streamline the application and assessment process for the applicant and government, supporting Territory businesses experiencing critical skill shortages.
The NT DAMA is an employer-sponsored visa program, allowing NT employers to sponsor overseas workers for positions they are unable to fill with local workers.
The NT DAMA makes it possible for local businesses to gain skilled and semi-skilled workers from overseas where they haven’t been able to fill vacancies locally.
Territory employers provide access to 124 skilled and semi-skilled occupations, that are identified to be in critical skill shortage, through the NT DAMA. These new occupations will help meet industry demand.
Employers and their migration agents/lawyers can lodge their applications with MigrationNT online from today.
To access the online lodgement system, and for more information about NT DAMA visit the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade website.
