Migrate to Western Australia (WA), What Are My Visa Pathway?

What visas can Western Australia State nominate applicants for? 

Western Australia (WA) provides state nomination for the following visa subclasses: 

• Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) 

• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) 

If nominated, you will be automatically invited to apply for the intended visa from the Department of Home Affairs. 

What are the Nomination Streams under WA Migration Services? 

1. General Stream – WASMOL Schedule 1 

   1. Must have an occupation on the WA Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) Schedule 1 eligible for the intended visa subclass.

2. General Stream – WASMOL Schedule 2

   1. Must have an occupation on the WA Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) Schedule 2 eligible for the intended visa subclass. 

3. Graduate Stream

   1. Must have obtained a Certificate III or higher qualification in WA.

   2. Requires 2 years of face-to-face study in WA from an accredited provider. 

   3. Must have an occupation on the Graduate Occupation List and be eligible for the intended visa subclass. 

What are the alternative migration pathways available? 

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) 

• Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) are formal agreements between the Australian Government and regional authorities, allowing access to more overseas workers than the standard skilled migration program. 

• Individual workers cannot apply independently; it is an employer-sponsored program. 

• Active DAMAs in regional WA include: 

  • East Kimberley: Shire of Wyndham 

  • The Goldfields: City of Kalgoorlie 

  • The Pilbara: City of Karratha and Town of Port Hedland

  • Southwest: Shire of Dardanup

  • Western Australia DAMA 

Skilled Work Visas 

• Available for eligible professionals and tradespersons, including both temporary and permanent visas. 

• Key pathways include: 

  • Employer-Sponsored: Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), Employer Nominated Scheme (subclass 186). 

  • Independent or Nominated: Skilled independent visa (subclass 189), Skilled nominated visa (subclass 190), Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491).

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help

If you are interested in moving to Western Australia and seeking a pathway to PR, you may be eligible for one of the visa options. 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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