Western Australia (WA) has taken a significant step towards boosting its skilled workforce by issuing nearly 2,000 invitations on November 22, 2024, under its State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP). This move aims to attract skilled migrants to the state and address labor shortages in various sectors.
Western Australia State Nominated Migration Program invitation round
Western Australia (WA) has taken a significant step towards boosting its skilled workforce by issuing nearly 2,000 invitations on November 22, 2024, under its State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP). This move aims to attract skilled migrants to the state and address labor shortages in various sectors.
Invitation Breakdown
- Subclass 190 Visa: A total of 998 invitations were issued for the Subclass 190 visa, which leads to permanent residency in Australia. This visa is designed for skilled workers who have been nominated by a state or territory government.
- Subclass 491 Visa: 1,001 invitations were issued for the Subclass 491 visa, a skilled regional (provisional) visa that grants temporary residency for up to five years. This visa provides a pathway to permanent residency through regional migration.
Invitations issued on 22 November 2024 for the State nominated migration program
| Intending visa subclass | General stream | General stream | Graduate stream | Graduate stream | Total |
| WASMOL schedule 1 | WASMOL schedule 2 | Higher education | Vocational education and training |
| Visa subclass 190 | 200 | 500 | 213 | 85 | 998 |
| Visa subclass 491 | 200 | 500 | 212 | 89 | 1001 |
| Total | 400 | 1000 | 425 | 174 | 1,999 |
This latest invitation round demonstrates WA’s commitment to attracting skilled migrants and contributing to the state's economic growth. As a popular destination for skilled workers, WA offers a high quality of life, excellent job opportunities, and world-class education and healthcare facilities.
Key 2024-25 Program Features
- No application fee
- Equal opportunity for interstate and overseas candidates
- Prioritized invitations for critical skill shortages
- Reduced employment requirements for building and construction
- Flexible employment contract arrangements for the General Stream
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