2022—23 State nomination program changes
Changes to requirements, and expansion of eligible occupations
SNMP
Latest news stories relating to the State Nominated Migration Program
Closure of the WA State Nominated Migration Program applications for 2023-24
The number of WA applications received under the State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) has now exceeded the available allocations for the 2023-24 program year.
WA Migration Services will stop accepting new SNMP applications from close of business on 2 February 2024.
Existing applications that have already been lodged prior to this time will continue to be assessed under existing eligibility criteria, and eligible applicants will be issued nominations (subject to availability of allocations).
2023-24 SNMP program changes
The WA Government has made changes to the requirements for the 2023-24 WA State Nominated Migration Program
State Nominated Migration Program
Western Australia is currently awaiting allocation of State nomination places from the Department of Home Affairs for the 2023-24 program year.
Migration Services will continue to assess applications on hand, and applicants will be notified when application assessment is completed. Approved applications will be nominated in SkillSelect once the Western Australian Government receives places for the 2023-24 program year.
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State nomination agreement no longer required
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