Western Australia State Migration Finally Opens! – Requirements & Eligibility

• WA Migration has finally opened for the 2023/2024 Financial Year for state nomination. In this video, we discuss new trends, the eligibility requirements, and the selection process.

Getting a Western Australia State nomination is important if you’re applying for the Permanent State Nominated -190 or the Skilled Regional – 491 visa.

We must note that before you can apply for these visas, you need to get an invitation from WA immigration.

Here are the links to the videos of the two visas:

• Permanent State Nominated -190 visa
• Skilled Regional – 491 visa

In WA there is a heavy focus on prioritising construction occupations with lower employment requirements.

WA migration has also stated that there will be a preference to invite applications living and working in WA, after this, they will then assess overseas workers and Aus interstate workers. This is because WA Migration was expecting to receive a much larger quota of invitations to hand out, compared to what Federal Immigration gave.

What is the Process?

Step 1: Lodge an expression of interest

Step 2: Wait to receive an invitation from WA immigration

Step 3: Once you have received an invitation, you can then provide the requested documents

Step 4: Lodge your visa through your immigration account

What are the eligibility requirements?

General stream:

• A skilled migration pathway for a range of occupations and industry categories. Eligible occupations are listed on the WA Skilled Migration Occupations List (WASMOL)

Graduate stream:

• A skilled pathway fro eligible international students who are completing vocational education and training (VET) or higher education qualifications in WA. Eligible occupations are listed on the Graduate Occupation List (GOL)

Who will WA migration prioritize?

• Candidates eligible for the General stream will be ranked in accordance with the following:

1. Currently residing in Western Australia
2. Currently residing offshore or in another Australian state or territory
3. Occupations in priority WA industry sectors (in no particular order):
   • Building and Construction
   • Healthcare and social assistance
   • Hospitality and tourism
   • Education & training
4. Occupations in all other WA industry sectors
5. Highest EoI points score
6. Oldest EOI submission date

Please note that the above information is general in nature and you should contact a migration agent to find out more about your specific circumstances.