Western Australia 190 Skilled Nominated Visa – Your Pathway to Permanent Residency

To qualify for a WA 190 nomination, you must have a valid skills assessment, meet the minimum points test, demonstrate at least Competent English, and have an occupation listed on the WA Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) or Graduate Occupation List. Applicants must also meet stream-specific criteria related to WA residency, employment, or study.

A job offer is not mandatory for all WA 190 pathways. However, applicants in certain streams—particularly those applying from overseas or outside WA—may need to demonstrate a full-time job offer in their nominated occupation. Onshore WA graduates and workers often have more flexible requirements.

Yes—WA welcomes offshore applicants for selected occupations, especially where there are strong labour shortages. Offshore candidates must show verifiable skilled employment history, strong English, and clear evidence of employability in Western Australia.

WA uses a ranking system based on points score, occupation demand, English level, WA residency or WA study history, and skilled employment (especially in WA). Applicants already living, working, or studying in WA generally receive priority during invitation rounds.

WA 190 nomination processing typically takes 4–12 weeks, depending on the stream, occupation, and volume of applications. Offshore applications or cases requiring additional verification may take longer.

Most applicants need to provide a skills assessment, EOI details, English test results, passport ID, evidence of skilled employment or WA study, proof of WA residency if required, and a commitment to WA statement. Accurate and complete documentation helps speed up assessment.