Western Australia Updates Visa EOI Ranking Criteria
What this means for you
For individuals planning to relocate to Western Australia, understanding these updated EOI ranking preferences is crucial for strategizing their visa application, particularly regarding qualification recognition and points accumulation.
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Western Australia's migration invitation process prioritizes Expressions of Interest (EOI) based on occupation, higher points scores, and earlier submission dates. Qualifications obtained in WA, such as PhD, Master's, or VET qualifications, are ranked within occupation groups, and applicants invited for both 491 and 190 visas must choose one application to proceed.
Western Australia has updated its migration invitation process for Expressions of Interest (EOI). The state now prioritizes EOIs based on occupation, higher points scores, and earlier submission dates.
Qualifications obtained within Western Australia, including PhD, Master’s, or VET qualifications, are specifically ranked within their respective occupation groups. Additionally, applicants who receive invitations for both the 491 and 190 visas are required to select one application to proceed.
Source
migration.wa.gov.au ↗