Western Australia State Nomination Invitation Round: 27-28 March 2025

Western Australia (WA) has extended approximately 1,867 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to skilled migrants through its State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) during the recent round held on 27 and 28 March 2025. This initiative is designed to alleviate critical labor shortages across numerous industries by attracting qualified professionals to the state.

The SNMP offers a route to Australian permanent residency, enabling skilled migrants to reside and work within WA. This latest invitation round highlights WA's commitment to fostering economic development and addressing the significant demand for skilled professionals in key sectors such as technology, healthcare, and engineering.

Invitation Breakdown: Western Australia SNMP Round

• Subclass 190 (Permanent Residency): 1,343 skilled workers received invitations for state or territory nomination, leading to permanent residency.
• Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional Visa): 524 individuals were invited to apply for a 5-year temporary regional visa, providing a pathway to permanent residency upon fulfilment of specified criteria.

Invitations issued on 27 & 28 March for WA State nominated migration program

Key Features of the 2024-25 Program

• Application Fee Waiver: No application fees will be charged.
• Equitable Invitation Ranking: Interstate and Overseas candidates will receive equal ranking for invitations.
• Priority Invitations: Candidates with occupations in Western Australian industry sectors experiencing critical skilled worker shortages will be prioritized.
• Reduced Employment Requirements: Applicants invited under Western Australian building and construction industry sector occupations (as listed on the WA State nomination Occupation lists) will benefit from reduced employment requirements.
• Expanded Employment Contract Options: General Stream: WASMOL Schedule 1 will include additional employment contract arrangements.

Detailed Invitation Breakdown and Program Highlights

• Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa - Permanent Residency):
  • A total of 1,343 skilled workers were invited.
  • This visa provides immediate permanent residency upon grant.
  • Invitations were targeted towards individuals whose skills are in high demand within Western Australia's critical industries.
  • This stream is highly competitive, and invitations are issued to those with the highest points scores and relevant experience.
• Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa - 5-Year Pathway to Permanent Residency):
  • 524 individuals received invitations.
  • This visa is designed to encourage skilled migration to regional areas of Western Australia.
  • It offers a 5-year provisional stay, with a pathway to permanent residency (Subclass 191) after meeting specific requirements, including living and working in a designated regional area for a specified period.
  • This visa stream aims to distribute skilled workers throughout Western Australia, boosting regional economies.

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- Rajneesh Kumar