Western Australia has now published its State Migration Plan and is now able to process applications for Western Australian State sponsorship.
The Western Australian skilled occupation list applies to the following visa types:
- Skilled Sponsored Visa (SSV) – Subclass 176 (Offshore) and
- 886 (Onshore)
- Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (SRSV) – Subclass 475 (Offshore) and 487 (Onshore)
Additional requirements apply for specific occupational groups.
1. Criteria for Managers and Professionals:
| Visa subclass | 176 | 886 | 475 | 487 |
| IELTS* | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Work experience | 7 years | 18 months | 5 years | 3 years |
*International English Language Testing System
- It is necessary for holders of a subclass 417 Working Holiday visa to have been employed in their nominated occupation prior to working in Australia.
- In applying for a subclass 886 Skilled- Independent (Residence) visa, students will need to hold a subclass 485 Skilled Graduate Temporary visa to be eligible for Western Australian State Sponsorship.
- Holders of a subclass 485 Skilled Graduate Temporary visa will be require 18 months work experience in their nominated occupation on a full-time continuous basis in Western Australia to be eligible for Western Australian sponsorship.
2. Criteria for Technicians and Trade Workers:
| Visa subclass | 176 | 886 | 475 | 487 |
| IELTS* | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Work experience | 7 years | 18 months | 5 years | 3 years |
*International English Language Testing System
- It is necessary for holders of a subclass 417 Working Holiday visa to have been employed in their nominated occupation prior to working in Australia.
- In applying for a subclass 886 Skilled- Independent (Residence) visa, students will need to hold a subclass 485 Skilled Graduate Temporary visa to be eligible for Western Australian State Sponsorship.
- Holders of a subclass 485 Skilled Graduate Temporary visa will be require 18 months work experience in their nominated occupation on a full-time continuous basis in Western Australia to be eligible for Western Australian sponsorship.
Pilot for Food Trades
According to the Western Australian Department of Training and Workforce Development, there are currently a large number of applications in the food trades in the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) processing pipeline. However, these occupations still appear on the Western Australian Skilled Occupation List due to an expected demand in these occupations over the next four years. Western Australia has begun a pilot program using a panel of industry experts to determine the employability of chefs and cooks in assessing their eligibility for state sponsorship.
3. Criteria for Off-list Nominations:
a) For onshore applicants:
| CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OFF-LIST NOMINATION (Onshore) |
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| Visa subclass | * 176 | 475 | 487 |
| IELTS | 7 in each band | 7 in each band | 7 in each band |
| Work experience | 7 out of the last 10 years | 5 out of the last 7 years | 3 out of the last 5 years |
| Employment Contract | Working here for 12 months and employment for further 12 months |
Working here for 12 months and employment for further 12 months |
Working here for 12 months and employment for further 12 months |
* Eligible visa holders applying onshore
b) For offshore applicants:
| CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OFF-LIST NOMINATION (Offshore) |
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| Visa subclass | 176 | 475 |
| IELTS | 7 | 7 |
| Work experience | 10 years | 7 years |
| Job Offer | Yes | Yes |
Graduate students will not be considered for an off-list.
If you are a skilled worker interested in applying for sponsorship by the Western Australian Government, please contact us for assistance.
This is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
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