Australia: WA State Nomination Rules Updated for Subclass 189 Visa
For individuals planning to relocate to Australia, this means a strategic decision is required: applying for a subclass 189 visa will prevent WA state nomination, and specific residency requirements are now in place for WA nomination.
Flootloop data indicates a change in Western Australia’s (WA) state nomination rules. Previously unknown details now specify that applying for an Australian subclass 189 visa will lock an applicant’s SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI), thereby preventing WA State nomination.
Furthermore, applicants seeking WA State nomination must now provide evidence for their points score at the time of invitation. They are also required to maintain residency in WA for three months prior to the invitation date and at the application date to qualify for prioritized WA invitations.