Western Australia state nomination is a gateway to the 190 and 491 visas in Australia’s largest state by area. WA nomination focuses on mining and healthcare. This article explains it in detail.
How Western Australia state nomination works
WA nomination is managed by Migration Services under the Department of Training and Workforce Development. The state splits its program into the 190 visa for Perth Metropolitan and the 491 visa for areas outside Perth.
Western Australia has a distinctive economy heavily weighted toward mining (LNG, iron ore, gold). The state also has demand in healthcare, construction and education.
Western Australia nomination criteria
WA nomination requires: an occupation on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL), and meeting criteria that depend on the stream (General stream, Graduate stream, or a special stream).
Western Australia has a stream for graduates from WA institutions, with lighter experience requirements. There is also a stream for workers with a job offer from a WA employer.
Notes for Vietnamese applicants
Perth is Australia’s most isolated city, a 4-hour flight from Sydney. WA nomination suits people working in mining, oil and gas, healthcare, and certain engineering fields.
Perth’s cost of living is around the Australian average. The Vietnamese community in Perth is smaller than in the major eastern cities but is growing. Designated 491 areas in WA include mining and agricultural towns. Rules may change.
You should refer to official Home Affairs website and Home Affairs – Skilled visas to check current conditions.
Summary
Western Australia state nomination (Migration Services, Department of Training and Workforce Development) for the 190 (Perth Metropolitan) and 491 (areas outside Perth) visas. Economy driven by mining (LNG, iron ore, gold), healthcare, construction and education. Requires an occupation on WASMOL, with General/Graduate streams and a job-offer stream. Perth is isolated, with an average cost of living. The Vietnamese community is smaller than in the east.
