Skilled Migration
The Government of Western Australia sponsors two visa schemes, the Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa and the Skilled Sponsored Visa. These schemes make it possible for people to live and work in areas where there is a shortage of skills created by the State’s strong economic growth.
Both types of visas are granted by the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 475)
The Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa is a provisional visa valid for a period of three years.
After living in an area of Western Australia outside Perth metropolitan area for two years and having worked in a skilled occupation in regional Western Australia for a minimum of one year, visa holders become eligible to apply for permanent residency.
In Western Australia there are nine regional areas (other than the Perth metropolitan area) where eligible Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa holders can live and work. More information on living in Western Australia's regional areas can be found here.
Skilled Sponsored Visa
The Skilled Sponsored Visa encourages skilled migrants to settle anywhere in Western Australia where their skills are in high demand. If granted this visa is for permanent residency.
In order to qualify for this visa, applicants are required to have an occupation on the Western Australian Occupations in Demand List (WAODL) and must commit to live and work in the State for a period of two years.
You can learn more about the different visa schemes, and your eligibility by visiting the Government of Western Australia State Migration Centre website at www.migration.wa.gov.au or alternatively contact this office to speak with the Senior Migration Officer in London.
Senior Migration Officer
Tel: +44 (20) 73950565
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