WA State Nomination update – July 2021

WA State Nomination – Highlights of the 2021-22 Migration Program Update

WA has recently made major changes on their website regarding the 2021-22 Skilled Migration Program. Highlights include:

  • Introduction to WA Skilled Migration Occupation List [Schedule 1 and Schedule 2].
  • Many occupations now added to WASMOL (including Schedule 1 and Schedule 2)
  • There are separate experience requirements for Schedule 1 and Schedule 2.

Requirements for WASMOL (Schedule 1)

  • be currently residing in Australia
  • have an occupation listed as available and eligible for the intended visa subclass on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List  (Schedule 1
  • be able to claim and give evidence of work experience in the Expression of Interest, which can be met through:
    • at least one year of Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the last 10 years; OR
    • at least three years of overseas work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the last 10 years
  • Meet the following minimum English language requirements
  • have a contract of employment for full time employment for at least 12 months in the nominated or closely related occupation in Western Australia.

Read more: https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/general-stream-wasmol-schedule-1-requirements

 

Requirements for WASMOL (Schedule 2)

  • be currently residing in Australia
  • have an occupation listed as available and eligible for the intended visa subclass on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (Schedule 2)
  • meet the minimum English language requirements
  • have a contract of employment for full time employment for at least 12 months in the nominated or closely related occupation in Western Australia.

Read more: https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/general-stream-wasmol-schedule-2-requirements
 

Graduate Stream Requirements

  • be currently residing in Australia
  • have an occupation listed as available and eligible for the intended visa subclass on the Graduate Occupation List (GOL)
  • have gained a Certificate III or higher qualification in Western Australia, including a requirement to have completed at least two years of full-time study in Western Australia at a Western Australian university, higher education provider, TAFE, registered training provider or English language provider
  • Demonstrate:
    • at least six months of paid Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the past five years. Applicants must enter work experience evidence in their SkillSelect Expression of Interest, OR
    • a contract of employment for full time employment in Western Australia for at least six months in the nominated (or closely related) occupation.

Read more: https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/graduate-stream-requirements

Minimum English Language Requirements
Meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • Proficient English level must be obtained by candidates nominating an ANZSCO Major Occupation Group 1 (Managers) or Group 2 (Professionals) occupation; or
  • Competent English must be obtained for all other eligible occupations.
  • English language ability must be demonstrated by achieving the minimum English test scores in all four components in a single test as set out under English language test minimum required scores in Tables 3a and 3b below.
  • Candidates who hold a passport from the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the United States, Canada and New Zealand are considered to have met the minimum English language requirements and are exempt from undertaking an English proficiency test.

Table 3a: English language required test scores – ANZSCO major occupation groups 1 and 2
 

Bands

ListeningReadingWritingSpeaking

Test

Minimum score

International English Language Testing System

777

7

Occupational English test

BBBB

Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test

242427

23

Pearson Test of English Academic656565

65

Cambridge C1 Advanced185185185

185

Table 3b: English language required test scores – ANZSCO major occupation groups 3  8

Bands

ListeningReadingWriting

Speaking

Test

Minimum score

International English Language Testing System

666

6

Occupational English test

BBBB
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test121321

18

Pearson Test of English Academic

505050

50

Cambridge C1 Advanced169169169

169

If an invitation is issued, the applicant has 28 calendar days in which to lodge an application for State nomination. Applications will be assessed against the above minimum requirements and the additional requirements listed in

Occupation Lists: https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/occupation%20lists
 
Source: https://migration.wa.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Current%20documents/State%20nomination%20migration%20program%20process%20and%20requirements%20-%20July%202021.pdf

 
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Tasmania State Nomination update – March 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Tasmanian government has following  update for 491 State Nomination applications for overseas applicants:

The rapidly evolving situation regarding COVID-19 has necessitated temporary changes to eligibility for the Subclass 491: 3A Overseas Applicant (TSOL) nomination category.

As of 20 March 2020, applications for this category are temporarily restricted until further notice to occupations listed in the ‘High Demand’ section of the Tasmanian Skilled Occupation List (TSOL). Please do not LODGE or PAY for a Category 3A application if your nominated occupation is not listed as ‘HIGH DEMAND’ on the TSOL. Your application will NOT be assessed.

Applications under Category 3A lodged prior to this date which specify other occupations will still be considered. Applicants with ‘High Demand’ occupations will, however, be given priority. This means processing times for other Category 3A applications with occupations not listed in the High Demand section will become extended (approximately 6 months from lodgement).

The updated Tasmanian Skilled Occupation List (TSOL) can be found here.

 
SUBCLASS 190 nomination

 *** Category 3 – Overseas applicant (Job Offer) is now permanently closed ***
Please refer to Subclass 491 category 3B for alternative overseas applicant Job Offer information

 
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State Nomination updates – March 2020

Canberra (ACT)

New application guidelines are now available.
You can access the new guidelines here: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/workspace/ uploads/documents/491-190-nomination-guidelines-january-2020.pdf
 
ACT Invitation Round
Invitation date: 2 March 2020
ACT 190 Nomination – invitations issued: 110

  • All Matrix submitted: 110 to 75 points
  • 70 point Matrix submitted on or before 14 December 2019

ACT 491 Nomination – invitations issued: 131

  • All Matrix submitted: 95 to 70 points
  • 65 point Matrix submitted on or before 1 January 2020

ALL matrix expire 6 months after submission date if an invitation is not issued. The next invitation round will be held on or before 17 March 2020.

Source: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/canberra-matrix-invitation-round/

 

South Australia (SA)

Occupation list: Changes in the status of occupation availability

Special Conditions Apply

  • 121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer
  • 132511 Research and Development Manager
  • 249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
  • 121221 Vegetable Grower
  • 254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

 
Low Availability

  • 133411 Manufacturer
  • 241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School)

Source: https://migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/lists-of-state-nominated-occupations

 

Tasmania (TAS)

  • Category 3 – overseas applicant job offer is permanently closed for Tasmania 190 nominations. Please refer to Subclass 491 category 3B for alternative overseas applicant Job Offer information. Find more information here: https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/skilled_migrants/skilled_nominated_visa
  • Multiple nominations are not permitted. Applicants granted a Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa will not be able reapply for a Subclass 190 in the future. The Subclass 491 visa provides a pathway to permanent residency by way of a Subclass 191 visa. Previous state nominees supported for a Subclass 489 visa will need to follow the pathway to permanent residency by way of the Subclass 887 visa.

 

Western Australia (WA)

New occupation The occupation Retail Pharmacist (ANZSCO 251513) is now available on the Graduate Occupation List and eligible for State nomination through the Graduate stream.

This occupation is restricted to ‘Regional WA Only’, meaning that you must be able to provide evidence of a job offer/contract of employment in a location defined by the Commonwealth as Category 3 – Regional Centres and Other Regional Areas (not Perth and Mandurah) to be eligible for State nomination.
This includes the following areas by postcodes: 6041 to 6044, 6084, 6207, 6213, 6215 to 6537, and 6560 to 6770.

Source: https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/latest-news

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