Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
Update: one year extension of the NT DAMA and important changes
The NT DAMA II has been extended by 1 year, and it will now remain valid till 13 December 2024. There have also been some important new changes, which will make it easier for NT employers to access the program. The key changes are:
- 11 new occupations have been included, bringing the total number of eligible occupations to 135
- Reduced Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) of $55,000 for selected occupations
- simpler and more streamlined pathway to permanent residency, enabling overseas workers to be nominated for the permanent subclass 186 visa after working in the NT in eligible occupations for at least 2 years full-time.
Please read through this website for detailed information on criteria and application process.
All endorsement and subsequent endorsement applications must be lodged online.
Information for Northern Territory businesses to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas worker under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA).
- About the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
Information for business interested employing overseas worker under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA). - Step by step guide for employers
Application process and how to apply for the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - NT DAMA occupations list
Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Concessions available
English language and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions available under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Qualifications, experience and age requirements for nominated overseas workers
Information on qualification and experience that overseas workers are required to demonstrate under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - How businesses are assessed as being eligible
Criteria to determine if a businesses can use the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - How to find an Australian worker
Information on how companies can prove their search for Australian citizens or permanent residents in relation to the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Fees and charges
Fees and charges in relation to the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Permanent residence pathway
Information for employees and businesses on a permanent residency opportunity under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Subsequent endorsement (deed of variation) process
Endorsement process for employing workers for subsequent years under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Frequently asked questions: Designated Area Migration Agreement
Frequently asked questions in relation to the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement.