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WA · State nomination
Western Australiastate sponsorship — 190 & 491
Western Australia runs open general and graduate streams for 190 and 491 with monthly invitations and no state application fee.
Western Australia official migration websiteSubclass 190 nomination
Program Status
OpenTypical Points
65+
WA has one of the most generous graduate pathways and doesn't charge state application fees. Invitations are issued monthly.
Primary nomination pathways
Schedule 1 & 2 (General Stream)
- Must have a 6-month contract of employment in WA.
- Offshore applicants are eligible and get priority for certain occupations.
Graduate Stream
- Must have studied in WA (min 2 years university or VET).
- Highest priority given to Masters/PhD grads.
- Requires relevant work experience or 6-month job contract.
Subclass 491 nomination
Program Status
OpenTypical Points
65+
Follows same streams as 190 but generally requires lower points and is more accessible for VET graduates.
Primary nomination pathways
General & Graduate Streams
- Similar criteria to 190, but applicants committing to regional WA get priority.
- Employment contracts must be in a regional WA postcode.
Note: State criteria change frequently based on federal allocations and local skill shortages. Always consult the official state website before applying.