รัฐบาลรัฐเวสเทิร์นออสเตรเลียได้ประกาศเริ่มอย่างเป็นทางการสำหรับโครงการ WA State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) 2025 – 2026 following the issuance of remaining places by the Department of Home Affairs. This update is a significant milestone for skilled professionals seeking permanent residency via state nomination in Western Australia.
Key Highlights of the December Round
Invitation Date: The most recent invitation round was issued on 5 December 2025.
Program Status: Ordinary invitation rounds are now officially underway for the current program year.
Data Availability: Detailed invitation data, including the number of invitations issued and point cut-offs, has been published in the dedicated 2025–26 Invitation Round section of the SNMP page.
Overview of the 2025-26 State Nomination Requirements
To be successful in this program, applicants must navigate a multi-step process and meet specific stream requirements.
The 9-Step Pathway to Approval
Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI): Submit your profile via the Department of Home Affairs’ SkillSelect system.
Prepare Documents: Ensure all evidence of skills, English proficiency, and employment is ready.
Receive an Invitation: WA Migration Services issues invitations based on state priority.
Lodge State Nomination Application: Once invited, you must apply directly to Western Australia for nomination.
Assessment and Outcome: The state assesses your application for nomination.
Nomination in SkillSelect: If successful, WA nominates you in the SkillSelect system.
Lodge Visa Application: You then lodge your formal visa application (Subclass 190 or 491) with the Department of Home Affairs.
Visa Assessment: The federal government assesses your final visa application.
Registration: Upon approval, you register your arrival or visa status with WA Migration Services.
Summary of Stream Requirements
The 2025-26 program is divided into three primary streams, each with unique criteria for the 190 (Permanent) and 491 (Regional) visa types: