Following the decrease of International Students in Western Australia in 2017, Australia’s government nominated a vocational and training program to be included in the skilled migration program.
The changes of educational criterion
As reported by migration.wa.gov.au, Graduate Stream Skilled Migration Program is now applicable for students studying vocational courses in Western Australia. These recently implemented rules are applicable to the 190 Skilled Nominated Visa and 491 Regional Work Visa.
Starting from December 2019, students can add Certificate III or above vocational training courses in Western Australia towards the two-year study requirement.
The Australian Government will publish the updated Graduate occupation list (GOL) and the requirements of the program on the Western Australia Migration portal prior to the first Invitation rounds in December.
Changes to employment criteria
Applicants with six-month of post-study work experience in Australia or six-month contracted employment are eligible to apply for the skilled migration program.
English Language Qualification
Applicant who provides ‘Proficient’ level of English will have 10 points added to their skilled migration application
Other Australian states
To be eligible for applying to this program, students who are studying in NSW, VIC and other states of Australia should move to Western Australia and complete two years of study. However, the eligibility might change depending on the updated immigration rules and the changes to the skilled occupation list.
Sufficient settlement funds needed by students who wish to move to Western Australia.
The minimum required amount is:
- For a single person $20.000 AUD
- For a couple $30.000 AUD
- For every additional dependent $5.000 AUD
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