MIGRANT INNOVATION NORTHERN TERRITORY PROGRAM
A unique opportunity to invest in innovation and migrate to Australia
The Migrant Innovation Northern Territory (MINT) program assists overseas nationals with obtaining Australian permanent residency, if they have demonstrated commitment to being involved in the region’s innovation hub and start up incubator, the Darwin Innovation Hub (DIH).
MINT ADVANTAGES
- Conservative asset allocation with 80% capital preservation in NT Bonds and 20% in venture capital projects that provide an economic advantage to the NT
- Priority processing
- Consideration of a wider range of occupations than listed on the NT Migration Occupation List
- Opportunity to obtain a permanent residency visa instead of a provisional visa
- Age and English concessions for those applying for a subclass 132 or subclass 188 visa.
HOW TO ACCESS MINT
NEXT STEPS
If you’re interested in accessing the MINT program follow these steps:
1. Contact an approved migration professional (DIH Global Migration).
2. Complete Placement Agreement to reserve a place. (There are only limited places for 2017-18 financial year).
3. NTG will confirm place reserved and concessions you can access
4. Apply for nomination from NTG through approved migration professional
5. Receive provisional approval from NTG for 132, 190, 188 and 489 nomination
6. Make investment in to fund 98% refunded if Federal visa application unsuccessful
7. Nomination from NTG
8. Visa application to Federal Government
9. Receive visa upon successful application
1. Nomination for a Permanent Resident Subclass 132
Business Talent Visa
Key Criteria
This Visa is for high calibre investors looking to partner with DIH approved local enterprises to drive innovation in the Northern Territory. Learn More
In order to qualify investors will need a history in the last 2 out of 4 years of the following:
- Active ownership in a business that has had a turnover of at least $3m per annum; and
- Held a shareholding in that business of at least $400k; and
- Have net assets of at least $1.5m.
What you need to do to qualify
You must be willing to invest:
- AUD 500K into your own business or a start-up introduced by the DIH; and
- AUD 500K into the Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund.
This entity will make investments in DIH investment ready start-ups.
What you need to do as a visa holder
Maintain a substantial ownership and active involvement in your business in Australia and maintain a residence in Australia.
What you get
Nomination by the Northern Territory Government for you and your family to receive Australian Permanent Residency.
2. Nomination for a Provisional Residency Subclass 188
Entrepreneur Stream Visa
Key Criteria
Entrepreneurs looking to transform their ideas into internationally competitive businesses through access to funding, mentorship, resources, knowledge and business networks at the DIH. Learn More
What you need to do to qualify
Have a formal 2 year commercialisation agreement and obtained at least AUD 200,000 funding from the DIH. Have a competent level of English and hold a minimum 30% share in the DIH funded start-up.
What you need to do as a visa holder
To transition to Permanent Residency the funding party must pay your entrepreneurial entity at least 10 per cent of AUD 200 000 within 12 months of the day you start the entrepreneurial activity in Australia and you must utilise this funding in accordance with your funding agreement.
What you get
Nomination by the Northern Territory Government for you and your family to receive a 4 year provisional visa with the potential to transition to Permanent Residency.
3. Nomination for a Provisional Residency Subclass 188
Business Innovation Stream Visa
Key Criteria
Business persons looking to partner with local start-ups or with funds to establish their own business. Meet DIBP threshold and points test criteria, including scoring at least 65 in the DIBP points test, having total net business and personal assets of at least AUD800K and for 2 out of the last 4 years an ownership interest and active role in the management of an established business/businesses that has at least AUD500K turnover. Learn More
What you need to do to qualify
You must make a 51% minimum investment in a business at the DIH or in a partnership with a DIH entrepreneur. You must also become actively involved in the development of the same business.
What you need to do as a visa holder
To transition to Permanent residency, you will need to have held the provisional visa for at least 2 years, have maintained an ownership interest in a business at a senior level, have been involved in the day-to-day management and decision making of that business.
What you get
Nomination by the Northern Territory Government for you and your family to receive a 4 year provisional visa with the potential to transition to Permanent Residency.
4. Nomination for a Permanent Subclass 190
NT Nominated Skilled Visa
Key Criteria
This is for skilled migrants who:
- Can obtain a suitable skills assessment for one of 250+ eligible occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English (equivalent of IELTS 6.0 in each band)
What you need to do to qualify
Invest AUD 500K into Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund. This entity will make investments in DIH investment ready start-ups.
What you get
Nomination by the Northern Territory Government for you and your family to receive a 5 year permanent residency visa.
Benefits
- Priority nomination
- Access to 250+ eligible occupations and non-competitive criteria
- A visa that allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia
5. Nomination for a Provisional Residency Subclass 489
NT Nominated Skilled Visa
Key Criteria
This is for skilled migrants who:
- Can obtain a suitable skills assessment for one of 250+ eligible occupation
- meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
- be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- have Competent English (equivalent of IELTS 6.0 in each band)
What you need to do to qualify
Invest AUD 500K into Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund. This entity will make investments in DIH investment ready start-ups.
What you need to do as a visa holder
To transition to Permanent residency, you will need to have held the provisional visa for at least 2 years, have been resident in the Northern territory for at least 2 years, and during that time either work in any job or undertake a business for at least 1 year.
What you get
Nomination by the Northern Territory Government for you and your family to receive a 4 year provisional visa with the ability to easily transition to Permanent Residency after meeting the requirements listed above.
Benefit
- Priority nomination
- Access to 250+ eligible occupations and non-competitive criteria
CONTACT A GLOBAL REP
A GLOBAL NETWORK
Contact a rep in your region if you wish to apply
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APPROVED MIGRATION AGENTS AND LAWYERS
FOR MINT PROGRAM
To apply please contact one of our authorised panel agents from the list below.
ADELAIDE
Jing Sun
Principal Solicitor
Sun Lawyers
澳大利亚盛晶律师行
Suite 815/ 147 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA
T: +618 7230 4073
Guang Yun (Kevin) Ma
Principal
Newpoint Migration & Business Consulting 新起点移民事务所
Level 3, Suite 3003 2 King William Street
Adelaide, SA 5000
T: +614 2534 5166
MELBOURNE
Jing Sun
Principal Solicitor
Sun Lawyers
澳大利亚盛晶律师行
Suite 502, 365 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
T: +613 8589 2502
Don Susantha Katugampala
Principal
Fairfields Lawyers
10 Morrison Place East Melbourne 3002 Australia
T: +613 9650 4557
Guang Yun (Kevin) Ma
Principal
Newpoint Migration & Business Consulting 新起点移民事务所
Level 12, 350 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +613 9642 1887
M: +61 425 345 166
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Shambhu Kadel
Principal
KBA Global
3/6 sabine road Millner, NT 0810
T: +618 8985 3050
Sean Mahoney
Director
Migration Education International Pty Ltd
17 Chapman Road, Rapid Creek NT 0810
PERTH
Jia Wang
Registered Migration Agent
KBA GLOBAL
2/91 Aberdeen Street, North Bridge, WA 6003
T: +618 9228 8075
Email: perth@kbaglobal.com
Mailto: perth@kbaglobal.com
SYDNEY
Jing Sun
Principal Solicitor
Sun Lawyers
澳大利亚盛晶律师行
Suite 703, 265 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000
T: +612 92674988
Hong Bo (Boris) Shao
Director
Australian United Migration and Education Centre
321 Kissing Pt Road Dundas NSW 2117 Australia
T: +614 5218 0521
Anne O’Donohue
Director & Principal lawyer
Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd
Suite 1304, World Tower
87-89 Liverpool Street
Sydney NSW 2000
SYDNEY
Guang Yun (Kevin) Ma
Principal
Newpoint Migration & Business Consulting新起点移民事务所
Level 7, 25-29 Dixon Street, Haymarket NSW 2000
T: +612 9282 9836
M: +61 425 345 166
Jennifer Zhu
Principal
Wailian Overseas Consulting Group
Shop 3, 18-22 Woodville Road, Hurtsville NSW 2220
T: +614 2629 2505
Te (Carrie) Luo
Migration Manager
Ausfeng Group Pty Ltd 澳丰集团
Suite 1512, World Tower 87-89 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000
T: +612 9261 2200
M: +614 0690 0300
CHINA
Hong Bo (Boris) Shao
Director
Australian United Migration and Education Centre
T: +614 5218 0521
Jing Sun
Principal Solicitor
Sun Lawyers
澳大利亚盛晶律师行
Suite 703, 265 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000
T: +612 9267 4988
Guang Yun (Kevin) Ma
Principal
Newpoint Migration & Business Consulting 新起点移民事务所
Level 12, 350 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +612 9642 1887
M: +61 425 345 166
CHINA
Te (Carrie) Luo
Migration Manager
Ausfeng Group Pty Ltd 澳丰集团
Suite 1511, Building A Nanxincang Plaza, 22 Dongsishitiao Road, Dongcheng District Beijing
T: +86 10 5169 0305
M: +614 0690 0300
Raymond He
Principal
Jinghua Investment Group Limited 境华移民投资咨询
24th Floor, Jinghong Building, 508 Yishan Road, Xujiahui, Shanghai
T: +614 2561 9112
COLOMBO
Don Susantha Katugampala
Principal
Fairfields Lawyers
Colombo Jaic Hilton Towersn 200 union place, Colombo 02
T: +941 1 2300 627
NEPAL
Shambhu Kadel
Principal
KBA Global
2nd Floor Hari Ratna Building , New Baneswore
T: +977 1 4480 874
PHILIPPINES
Sean Mahoney
Director
Migration Education International Pty Ltd
6th Floor Rm 607 854 G. Apacible St. cor., Taft 676 Ermita Manila, Philippines
VIETNAM
Refer to Marketing Agent for Introduction to Migration Lawyer in this region.
APPROVED MARKETING AGENTS
FOR MINT PROGRAM
VIETNAM
MELBOURNE
Cathleen Zhan
Representative Agent for MINT Program
Australia Visa Link 中澳通留学移民投资
Suite 7, Level 14, 350 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +613 9670 6660
M: +614 3300 8494
HOW TO BECOME A
PANEL AGENT / LAWYER FOR MINT
Panel application for 2018-19 fiscal year now closed!
Please monitor this web page for new information about MINT.
Thank you for your interest in being considered as an approved migration agent/lawyer for the MINT program.
Applications to become approved agents/lawyers for the MINT program for 2018/19 are now closed. Monitor this page for new information on when applications will be open again.
All existing approved agents/lawyers will be required to reapply for approval for the next MINT program.
At this stage, we are unable to confirm the number of agents/lawyers who will be approved.
Below we set out our application process and selection criteria that must be satisfied in order to be considered for acceptance as an approved agent/lawyer. We look forward to receiving your application from now until the 22 June 2018.
If you have any further queries, please contact us.
Application process
- Make application to ceo@darwininnovationhub.com.au against selection criteria
- Be shortlisted and invited to attend interview with Darwin Innovation Hub and its Selection Panel
- Complete training at the Darwin Innovation Hub
Selection criteria
Individual agents, not firms, are accepted to the panel. All current and future applicants are assessed based on the following criteria, please ensure word limits are adhered to:
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Registered Migration Agent or migration lawyer in Australia
- Experience and successful track record of Migration Agent or Lawyer including both NT nominations for the GSM and BIIP Programs and Australian Government visa applications (no more than 500 words)
- Capacity to attend training in the Northern Territory
- Completion of training to the satisfaction of the Darwin Innovation Hub and the Northern Territory Government
- Interview with the Darwin Innovation Hub and selection panel
- Submission outlining contribution to network, target country expertise and ability to find quality applicants (no more than 1000 words)
- Local presence and business experience in the Northern Territory will be looked upon favourably
- Proposed Schedule of fees for visa classes
- No conflicts of interest with MINT program or Darwin Innovation Hub
- Reference checks
MIGRATION CONCIERGE SERVICE
Migration Concierge
Angela McVeigh
We can assist with your relocation to Darwin
with a full migration concierge service
Services Include:
- Accommodation sourcing
- Residential lease facilitation
- Airport meet & transfer
- Vehicle sourcing (as needed)
- Welcome to NT pack
- Induction to Darwin Life
- Mandarin speaking team members
- 1 month complimentary use of DIH hot desk co-working space (including wi-fi and lounge privileges)
WHY INVEST IN THE NT?
The Northern Territory
is a region of opportunity, with unique resources and circumstances that inspire creativity and innovation
Agribusiness & Aquaculture
World class Barramundi, tropical fruits, pearls and crocodile leather products
Infrastructure
Projects ranging across roads, rail, water, electricity, ports, aviation and communications.
Oil and Gas
Darwin is supply and production base to many oil and gas fields
Tourism
The Northern Territory’s close proximity to Asia and natural attractions, appeals to Asia’s growing middle classes
Health, Education & Research
Charles Darwin University offers world-class education and state of the art research facilities
Mining
From bauxite and uranium in the north east, to zinc, lead and silver in the Gulf region, to gold in the centre and west, prospectivity in the Northern Territory is strong.
Supply & Service Industries
Servicing and supporting an expanding export market whose energy supply chain starts in the Northern Territory
Disclaimer: This web page and downloadable flyers are provided to you for information purposes only. It does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for interests in the Fund. Any financial product advice given is of a general nature only. The information has been provided without taking into account the investment objective, financial situation or needs of any particular investor. Therefore, before acting on the information contained in this flyer you should seek professional advice and consider whether the information is appropriate in light of your objectives, financial situation and needs. There is no guarantee of the performance of the Fund, the repayment of any capital or any rate of return. Any statements of intent and opinion and forward looking statements are subject to a range of factors and may or may not be realised or be accurate. Investing in any financial product is subject to investment risk including possible loss. The information on this web page is based on information provided that may not have been verified. We believe that the information is reliable but do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. This information is only intended for the persons to whom it is given and who qualify as ‘wholesale clients’ under section 761G(7) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Paspalis Asset Management Pty Ltd ACN 086 738 301 authorised representative of One Investment Administration Ltd ACN 072 899 060 AFSL No. 225064. The trustee of the Fund is One Funds Management Limited ACN 117 797 403 AFSL No. 300337.
