NT State Nomination 2026-27 Applications Restricted
NT State nomination 2026-27 applications have reached capacity after the Northern Territory Government received sufficient applications for the current program year.
New applications are now accepted only in limited circumstances for certain eligible onshore applicants seeking nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
Who Can Still Apply for NT Subclass 491 Nomination?
A new subclass 491 nomination application may be accepted by exception where the applicant:
- is currently in Australia;
- meets the NT Graduate or NT Resident eligibility criteria; and
- has one of the specified visa or age-related deadlines falling before 30 September 2027.
The applicant must also meet at least one of the following circumstances:
- The applicant’s substantive visa expires on or before 30 September 2027, and the applicant is not eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
- The applicant will turn 45 on or before 30 September 2027 and will therefore become ineligible for the General Skilled Migration program.
- The applicant has a birthday on or before 30 September 2027 that will reduce their subclass 491 skilled migration points below the required minimum of 65 points.
NT State Nomination 2026-27 Applications Not Being Accepted
At this time, the Northern Territory Government is not accepting new nomination applications for:
The limited exception applies only to eligible onshore subclass 491 applicants who meet the specified NT Graduate or NT Resident criteria and have a relevant deadline before 30 September 2027.
- Meeting the exception criteria does not guarantee that a nomination will be approved before an applicant’s visa or age-related deadline.
- Applicants with an expiring visa should obtain professional advice about their available visa options and ensure that they remain lawful in Australia.
- Applicants should not rely on an NT nomination application alone when making decisions about their immigration status or future visa arrangements.
Book an Appointment
If your visa is expiring, you are approaching 45 years of age, or your skilled migration points may soon fall below 65, Book an appointment at Migration Dreamz to have your circumstances assessed.
A Registered Migration Agent can review whether you may qualify for the limited NT subclass 491 nomination exception and advise you about your available visa options.
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