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WESTERN AUSTRALIA · PERTH
Migration planning for Perth and Western Australia
One bilingual starting point for WA nomination, employer sponsorship, skilled and family pathways.
PERTH & WA CONTEXT·CHINESE & ENGLISH·PROFESSIONAL MIGRATION ASSISTANCE·EVIDENCE-BASED REVIEW
01 · YOUR SITUATION
Who should start here?
You do not need to select a visa subclass first. Start here if any of these situations sounds familiar.
Considering a WA employer or regional role
Separate subclass 494, 482 and 186 requirements across role, location, occupation and employer.
482 · 494 · 186Preparing for WA 190 or 491
Check occupation lists, skills assessment, EOI, nomination stream and current invitation settings.
190 · 491 · EOIFamily in China or Southeast Asia
Plan partner, parent, child, short-stay specialist or resident-return matters across borders.
02 · SERVICE INDEX
Six common needs with a complete guide for each
Choose the issue first. The applicable visa pathway follows from the facts.
01→02→03→04→05→06→
Employer sponsorship & 494
Compare 482, 186 and 494 across employer, role, location and applicant evidence.
WA 190 & 491 nomination
Understand the relationship between WA nomination, EOI ranking, occupation lists and invitations.
Occupation, assessment & EOI
Identify the occupation before checking assessing authority, visa lists, states and points.
Partner, parent & child
Separate application location, family criteria, queues, charges and evidence.
Subclass 400 specialist work
Check highly specialised work, the inviting organisation, stay period and evidence.
Subclass 155/157 return
Check residence history, substantial Australian ties and travel facility planning.
YOUR WA SITUATION
Being in WA does not create one single “WA migration” pathway
WA nomination
WA selects 190/491 candidates under current program, occupation and invitation settings. Minimum criteria do not guarantee invitation.
Regional employer sponsorship
Subclass 494 is a federal pathway requiring an eligible location, genuine role, employer nomination and applicant criteria.
Federal and family visas
Subclass 189, 482, 186, family visas, 400 and 155/157 do not automatically apply—or cease to apply—because a person is in WA.
Location is context — not the visa pathway itself.
04 · FIRST REVIEW
Prepare four groups of facts before the first enquiry
Current status
Current visa, expiry, location and accompanying family.
Occupation and history
Study, occupation, relevant work, assessment and English.
WA connection
WA residence, study, work, employer or family connection.
Objective and timing
The decision needed, key dates and acceptable alternatives.
Your visa pathway should fit your circumstances — not the other way around.
05 · SELF-SERVICE TOOLS
Use a tool to form the right question before seeking assistance
Occupation search
Check lists, assessing authorities, visa and state links.
→Skilled points calculator
Organise possible 189, 190 and 491 points.
→SkillSelect EOI data
Explore official data by occupation, points band and EOI status.
→Visa condition lookup
Find current condition wording and official sources by code.
→06 · FAQ
Perth and WA migration questions
Is every Perth location treated as regional?
Regional-area definitions and their use differ by visa. Check the exact visa, location and current official setting rather than relying only on being in WA.
Does an occupation on a WA list guarantee nomination?
No. A list link is only one input. Visa eligibility, assessment, English, EOI, stream criteria, ranking and evidence must also be checked.
How should I choose between WA 190 and 491?
They differ in visa character, nomination settings, regional obligations and later planning. Compare occupation, points, location, employment and long-term objectives.
Can a Perth employer automatically sponsor subclass 494?
Employer location alone is not enough. Role location, occupation, sponsorship and nomination criteria, applicant eligibility and any regional certification must be checked.
Can clients in China or Southeast Asia consult remotely?
Yes. A bilingual online discussion can first organise facts and documents. Whether an offshore application is available depends on the visa and circumstances.
Can I consult online?
Yes. XIVisa provides bilingual online consultations and can arrange the discussion and follow-up according to the client’s location and circumstances.
07 · OFFICIAL SOURCES
Official checking points
Last checked: 23 August 2026
This is a service and decision entry point, not personal migration advice. Policy, occupation lists, charges and nomination settings can change.
WA · PERTH
Put the WA facts together before deciding the next step.
Tell us your location, visa, occupation, employer or family circumstances, and the most important deadline.