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Welcome To Skilled Migration Western Australia

The Government of Western Australia offers sponsorship for visas in the Skilled Sponsored and Skilled Regional Sponsored visa categories. Skilled Migration WA processes applications on behalf of the State Government. We may also be able to assist people in Australia on a Working Holiday visa (417) to apply during their stay in Australia for a Regional Sponsored visa. Visa applications with State Sponsorship nomination are processed as a higher priority by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)

Please contact the staff at Skilled Migration WA if you have any questions about Western Australia's State Sponsorship program.

For further assistance and specific details, register with ASA where a consultant will be able to provide you with direct advice in relation to your application options.

About State Sponsorship, Skilled Sponsored Visa (SSV)

To apply for a State Sponsored Skilled Sponsored Visa you require sponsorship from the Government of Western Australia. All Sponsorship applicants must meet the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) criteria set for General Skilled Migration. Full details of the visa criteria can be found in the DIAC publication Booklet 6: General Skilled Migration.

Please note that being granted State Sponsorship does not guarantee your visa will be approved by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

All successful applicants are required to:

• Commit to living and working in Western Australia for two years upon arrival;
• Participate in a survey every six months for two years; and
• Bring sufficient funds (for at least 3 months) into the State to cover settlement costs.

Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475)

This category is a three year provisional visa for skilled workers who are unable to meet the criteria for a Skilled - Sponsored (Migrant) visa (Subclass 176).

This visa allows an applicant to migrate to Western Australia provided they meet the criteria for State Sponsorship.

The Skilled Regional Sponsored visa provides eligible skilled migrants with temporary residency and allows the successful applicant to live and work in any regional area of Western Australia.

Applicants will have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency after having lived for two years and worked at least 12 months in regional Western Australia.

Information about the application process can be found in the How to apply for State Sponsorship section of the website.

Further information regarding the conditions and obligations you are required to meet if granted this visa can be found in DIAC's website Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (Subclass 475).

Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (Subclass 487)

Applicants for this visa must be residing in Australia at time of lodgement.

This category is a three year provisional visa for overseas students and certain visa subclass holders who are unable to meet the criteria for a Skilled - Sponsored (Migrant) visa (Subclass 176).

This visa allows an applicant to migrate to Western Australia provided they meet the criteria for State Sponsorship.

The Skilled Regional Sponsored visa provides eligible skilled migrants with temporary residency and allows the successful applicant to live and work in any regional area of Western Australia.

Applicants will have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency after having lived for two years and worked at least 12 months in regional Western Australia.

Information about the application process can be found in the How to apply for State Sponsorship section of the website.

Further information regarding the conditions and obligations you are required to meet if granted this visa can be found in DIAC's website:

Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (Subclass 487) for Skilled - Graduate (Subclass 485) visa holders