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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SkillSelect Invitation Round on 21 October 2020

SkillSelect invitation rounds results for 21 October 2020 has been published by Department of Home Affairs.

The Government is closely monitoring migration and visa settings to ensure they are consistent with public health measures, are flexible and do not displace job opportunities for Australians, so that Australia can effectively respond to the immediate and subsequent impacts of COVID-19. As such, targeted invitation rounds have occurred since May 2020.

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 Octogber 2020.

Visa subclassMinimum points scoreLatest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)6509/2020
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored)6504/2020

 

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 21 October 2020 invitation round.
Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.
SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored . If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

SubclassOccupation IDDescriptionMinimum points scoreLatest date of effect month
189/4912211AccountantsN/AN/A
189/4912212Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate TreasurersN/AN/A
189/4912334Electronics EngineerN/AN/A
189/4912335Industrial, Mechanical and Production EngineersN/AN/A
189/4912339Other Engineering ProfessionalsN/AN/A
189/4912611ICT Business and System AnalystsN/AN/A
189/4912613Software and Applications ProgrammersN/AN/A
189/4912631Computer Network ProfessionalsN/AN/A

 

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year
Visa subclassJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunTotal
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)50011035030        990
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored1009015080        420
Total600200500110        800

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.

For more details on invitation rounds visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds

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SkillSelect Invitation Round on 11th August 2020

SkillSelect invitation rounds results for 11 August 2020 has been published by Department of Home Affairs.

The Government is closely monitoring migration and visa settings to ensure they are consistent with public health measures, are flexible and do not displace job opportunities for Australians, so that Australia can effectively respond to the immediate and subsequent impacts of COVID-19. As such, targeted invitation rounds occurred in May, June, July and August 2020.

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 11 August 2020.

Visa subclassMinimum points scoreLatest date of effect month
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)9007/2020
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored)7506/2020

Point scores and the dates of effect cut off for the pro rata occupations in the 11 August 2020 invitation round.

Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous program years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the program year.

SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189), and thereafter the remaining to Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored . If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 491 visas in these occupations.

SubclassOccupation IDDescriptionMinimum points scoreLatest date of effect month
189/4912211AccountantsN/AN/A
189/4912212Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate TreasurersN/AN/A
189/4912334Electronics EngineerN/AN/A
189/4912335Industrial, Mechanical and Production EngineersN/AN/A
189/4912339Other Engineering ProfessionalsN/AN/A
189/4912611ICT Business and System AnalystsN/AN/A
189/4912613Software and Applications ProgrammersN/AN/A
189/4912631Computer Network ProfessionalsN/AN/A

 

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year
Visa subclassJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunTotal
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)500110          610
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored10090          190
Total600200          800

The above figures do not include invitations issued for State and Territory Government nominated visa subclasses. State and Territory Governments nominate throughout the month for specific points tested skilled migration and business innovation and investment visas.
For more details on invitation rounds visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds

Source: Department of Home Affairs Website

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SkillSelect Invitation Round on 14th July 2020

SkillSelect invitation rounds results for 14 July 2020 has been published by Department of Home Affairs.
Details are as below:

Visa SubclassNumber of invitations issuedMinimum points scoreLatest date of effect month
189 visa5009007/2020
491 visa (family sponsored)1009505/2020

 

Invitations issued during 2020-21 program year
Visa subclassJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunTotal
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)500           500
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored100           100
Total600           600

Details for previous invitation rounds has also been published on the site. For more details on invitation rounds visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds

Source: Department of Home Affairs Website

 
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SkillSelect Invitation Round on 11th June 2020

SkillSelect invitation rounds results for 11 June 2020 has been published by Department of Home Affairs.
Details are as below:

Visa SubclassNumber of invitations issuedMinimum points scoreLatest date of effect month
189 visa1708502/2020
491 visa (family sponsored)307004/2020
 
Pro rata occupations

Information for only one unit code is available.
Invitations for 2339: other engineering professionals at 95 points for both 189 visa and 491 visa (family sponsored stream).

Details for previous invitation rounds has also been published on the site. For more details on invitation rounds visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds

Source: Department of Home Affairs Website

 
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