Western Australia State Nomination Migration Program: Everything You Need To Know
Navigating the Western Australia Migration Program can seem overwhelming due to its complexity. To successfully embark on this journey, it is vital to thoroughly understand the eligibility criteria associated with each visa stream available. Applicants will need to prepare to ensure they meet the specific requirements of the migration program to have a higher chance of success in obtaining a visa. The team has gathered a list of commonly asked questions and listed below for you.
Can I Amend My EOI After Receiving an Invitation for State Nomination?
If you amend your Expression of Interest (EOI) during the visa application process and if it results in a reduction of your points score or ranking, you have to provide evidence to substantiate the points claimed in your EOI.
Can I Count My Online Studies Completed During the COVID-19 Period toward my Two Years of WA Study?
If you were required to complete some of your studies online due to COVID-19, you must provide evidence that you were still enrolled as an onshore Western Australian student during that period.
Am I Eligible for the Graduate Stream with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Qualification from WA?
You may be eligible for the graduate stream if you have achieved a Certificate III level or above VET qualification in Western Australia and have completed two years of study at an accredited Western Australian educational institution.
What documents must I provide to show that I have lived and studied in WA for two years?
You will need to submit the following documents:
Award certificate(s).
A record of your results, such as transcripts or a statement of attainment indicating two years of full-time study in Western Australia.
A letter from your education provider confirming your study duration, study load, and start and completion dates. If you attended multiple education providers, a letter from each is required.
If you studied under an Australian student visa, you must also provide:
Confirmation of enrolment(s) (COEs) and/or the student visa grant notice for the entire duration of your two years of study in Western Australia.
Evidence that any study completed at a reduced study load was approved by your education provider. Note that a study completed at a reduced load due to credits from outside Western Australia is not eligible.
The education provider determines whether a course is full-time or part-time, and the applicant has to provide evidence of two years of living and studying in Western Australia.
Can I Still Apply for WA State Nomination if I Am Subject to a Section 48 Bar?
Yes, you can still proceed with the visa application for WA State nomination if you receive an invitation to apply, even if you are affected by a Section 48 bar.
Why Has My Application Processing Time Took Longer than the Advertised Processing Times?
The advertised processing times apply to 'decision-ready' applications. A decision-ready application means that all required documentation has been provided for WA Migration Services to complete an assessment.
If WA Migration Services requests additional information, your application is no longer considered decision-ready until all required information is submitted, which may delay processing.
Once your application is decision-ready, it will be assessed, and an outcome will be issued within the advertised processing time.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
As you navigate the application process more effectively and enhance your chances of successfully obtaining a visa to Western Australia, contact us at Agape Henry Crux for legal advice. Our Accredited Specialist(s) in Immigration Law and our team of immigration lawyers specialise in handling highly complex matters. You may schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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