Western Australia State Nomination Criteria
2024-25 State Nomination Migration Program
Western Australian government will continue to waive the $200 application fee.
Additional employment contract arrangements for candidates invited through the General Stream – WASMOL – Schedule 1
Invitation rounds for the 2024-25 program year are anticipated to be held the first week of each month
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 190 Visa Nomination
Minimum Requirements
Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Occupation list: Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Skills assessment: You must obtain a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
Nomination stream: Your occupation must qualify under the following streams to be considered for a State nomination invitation.
The table below outlines the 2024-25 requirements for each stream of the State-nominated migration program, applicable to the two eligible visa types.
| Stream requirements | WASMOL Schedule 1 | WASMOL Schedule 2 | Graduate stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet Department of Home Affairs eligibility requirements for the intended visa subclass | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 all of the Graduate stream study requirements | ✓ |
Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 491 Visa Nomination
Minimum Requirements
Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Occupation list: Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Skills assessment: You must obtain a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
Nomination stream: Your occupation must qualify under the following streams to be considered for a State nomination invitation.
The table below outlines the 2024-25 requirements for each stream of the State-nominated migration program, applicable to the two eligible visa types.
| Stream requirements | WASMOL Schedule 1 | WASMOL Schedule 2 | Graduate stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet Department of Home Affairs eligibility requirements for the intended visa subclass | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 all of the Graduate stream study requirements | ✓ |
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