About MINT
The Migrant Innovation Northern Territory (MINT) program is an initiative owned and managed by Paspalis Investment Management Pty Ltd.
The MINT program assists overseas nationals who have demonstrated their commitment to supporting the NT’s innovation ecosystem by investing in Paspalis Funds that invest in to venture capital projects which provide an economic benefit to the Northern Territory innovation ecosystem.
The program is supported by the NTG. Migrate for business or migrate to work.
If you are interested in receiving more information about MINT including how to apply to enter the program and frequently asked questions please forward your information below and we would be more than happy to assist you.
MINT Objectives
The MINT program is currently open.
The MINT program seeks to:
- Raise start-up capital for the Northern Territory innovation ecosystem providing support for growth companies at the Darwin Innovation Hub
- Leverage visa programs managed by the Northern Territory Government
- Maintain the integrity of the Northern Territory Government Nomination programs.
- Support Nominations of those genuine applicants that will not only benefit the Northern Territory through the introduction of venture capital, but also through a population increase, filling skills shortages and undertaking business activities of benefit to the Northern Territory.
- Ensure that local Northern Territorians are not disadvantaged through the Nomination of skilled migrants.
MINT Criteria
To be eligible for Northern Territory Government nomination MINT program participants must meet the following criteria:
Common criteria
Applicants must:
- demonstrate they will live in the Northern Territory (i.e. will reside in the Northern Territory) and meet the standard genuine intention criteria put in place for all applicants;
- demonstrate they have a clear understanding of what the criteria are and what their obligations are;
- have sufficient funds of their own for settlement;
- provide fulsome and accurate applications;
- must disclose all relevant information;
- not have Links to Other Regions of Australia, unless they also have Strong Links to the Northern Territory;
- if they do not have Strong Links to the Northern Territory they may only be eligible for a provisional visa.
- meet Australian Government threshold criteria; and
- submit Nomination applications though the relevant application process within 2 months of signing an agreement with Paspalis Group.
Skilled migration specific criteria
Applicants must:
- meet Australian Government threshold criteria for the relevant visa;
- be nominated for an occupation on the relevant Northern Territory skilled occupation list AND on the relevant Australian Government occupation list; and
- must not be an International Student, unless they have Strong Links to the Northern Territory
How to access MINT
Process
If you’re interested in accessing the MINT program follow these steps:
Contact Paspalis directly or an approved migration professional (see panel agents below).
Panel Agents and Lawyers
Mr. (John) Jun Cao
(MARN# 0961126)
Managing Director
Nudraft Professional Services
Mob + 61 411 731 299
WeChat ID johncao1202
jcao@nudraft.com.au
Web npsaustralia.com.au
Offices in Melbourne, Darwin, Shanghai and Hong Kong
Ms. Hongmei (Katherine) Chen
(MARN# 0428973)
Migration Agent and Founder
Laurel International
Mob +61 408 128 528
WeChat ID katherinechm
Katherinechen@laurelintl.com.au
Web laurelint.com
Offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xiamen
Mr. (Charlie) Long Do
(MARN# 1805823)
Director
Vision First Consulting Group
Mob/Viber +61 449 511 881
long.do@vfconsulting.com.au
Web visionfirstconsulting.com
Offices in Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide and Ho Chi Minh
Jurisdiction focus on Vietnam
Mr. Shambhu Kadel
(MARN# 1386072)
Director
KBA Global
Mob + 61 450 751 326
shambhu.kadel@kbaglobal.com
Web kbaglobal.com
Offices in Darwin, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Kathmandu
Jurisdiction focus on Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri-lanka, Pakistan
Ms. Maggie Meng Li
(MARN# 1169782)
Director
Hays Immigration Service
Mob +61 422 833 958
admin@haysmigration.com.au
Web haysmigration.com.au
Offices in Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Melbourne
Ms. Jane Shi
(MARN# 0958209)
Registered Migration Agent
Montgomery International Consultants
Mob +61 4 3021 4868
jane.shi@montic.com.au
Web montic.com.au
Offices in Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, Shanghai and Wuxi
Mr. (Simon) Tiyi Wu
(MARN# 1175577)
Migration Agent
Newstars Education Counsellors
Mob +86 1391 1840 117
or +61 413 129 089
WeChat ID s1175577
simon@newstarsec.com.au
Web newstarsec.com.au
Offices in Beijing and Brisbane
Mrs. Grace Xie
(MARN# 0211694)
Managing Director
Australian Migration & Recruitment Consulting
Mob +61 409 550 495
grace@austmigrate.com.au
Web austmigrate.com.au
Offices in Melbourne, Darwin, Chengdu, Suzhou and Ho Chi Minh City
Ms. (Cathleen) Jie Zhan
(MARN# 0639485)
Migration Agent
Australia Visa Link
Mob +61 433 008 494
WeChat ID cathleenzhan
cath@ozvisalink.com
Web ozvisalink.com
Offices in GuangZhou, Melbourne, Box Hill, Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai
How to become a Panel Agent / Lawyer
Applications to become a Panel Agent/ Lawyer is currently closed and may be open again at the end of financial year.
Please check this website closer to the end of financial year date for more information.
Mint Manager
MINT Program Manager
Annie Jiang
Our MINT Program Manager is available at +618 8943 0600 or compliance@paspalis.com.au to facilitate further questions about the program.
Disclaimer
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