The highly anticipated 2023-24 Western Australian State Nominated Migration Program is now open! It is now possible to pursue Western Australian nomination under Subclasses 190 and 189.
Highlights of the 2023–24 Program include:
- No fee is required when applying for Western Australian nomination.
- Both Interstate and Overseas candidates are given the same invitation ranking.
- Priority invitations for candidates with occupations in WA industry sectors facing significant demand for skilled workers.
- Reduced employment requirements for candidates receiving invitations through occupations in the WA building and construction industry sector.
Eligibility Requirements for 2023-24 WA Nomination
To be considered for Western Australian state nomination, your occupation must fall under one of the following streams:
- General Stream — Eligible occupations are outlined in Schedule 1 or 2 of the WA Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL).
- Graduate Stream — Eligible occupations are outlined in the Graduate Occupation List (GOL).
Overview of requirements
The following table provides an overview of the 2023-24 requirements for each stream of the State nominated migration program, for each of the two eligible visa types.
| Stream requirements | General stream WASMOL Schedule 1 | General stream WASMOL Schedule 2 | Graduate stream | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa type | 190 | 491 | 190 | 491 | 190 | 491 |
| Meet Department of Home Affairs eligibility requirements for the intended visa subclass see How to apply for WA Statenomination, Step1: Lodge an expression of interest | ||||||
| Nominated occupation is available on the relevant list | ||||||
| Meet minimum English requirements | ||||||
| At least one year Australian or one year of overseas work experience in nominated (or closely related) occupation | – | – | – | – | ||
| Full time employment contract in WA for a minimum of six months in the nominated (or closely related) occupation* | – | – | – | – | ||
| Have obtained a Certificate III level or above qualification from an accredited WA educational institution | – | – | – | – | ||
| Meet the two years WA study requirement | – | – | – | – | √ | |
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