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Migration WA

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The new Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) is supporting Western Australian construction businesses to fill the demand for a skilled workforce.

The program will provide grant payments of up to $10,000 to support skilled migration visa pathways for workers and help offset expenses such as migration agent fees, visa application fees and relocation costs.

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The Construction Migration Office is the central point of contact for building and construction sector employers in Western Australia looking to hire skilled migrants, and for migrants seeking to move to WA to work in this sector. 

Dedicated case managers are available to provide you free help to navigate skilled migration pathways and access services.

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Western Australia offers fantastic employment opportunities across a range of exciting industry areas, in a growing economy.

The Skilled Migrant Employment Register connects skilled migrants with employers, to build our workforce for the future.

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Skilled Migration Job Connect is a free initiative supporting skilled migrants to overcome barriers and secure sustained employment in Western Australia’s workforce.

Subsidies of up to $7,500 are available to undertake skills assessments, gap training and meet occupational licensing requirements.

Free mentoring and cultural training are also available to assist migrants to participate as soon as fully possible in Western Australia's workforce and community. 

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Western Australia is committed to supporting skilled migrants through our State Nominated Migration Program.

We welcome skilled migrants who would like to take up employment and career opportunities through the program, in key occupations across Perth and regional areas of WA.

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2024-25 State Nomination Migration Program
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 The Western Australian State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) 2024-25…
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