Posted on September 27 2018

New Australia PR Visa alert: WA nomination criteria for GS

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated May 10 2023

As per the latest Australia PR Visa updates, Western Australia has announced the GOL - Graduate Occupation List. To be eligible to apply for a nomination from the state candidates in Graduate stream are required to:

Possess an occupation listed as available and qualified for the intended Subclass Visa on GOL
D. 2 and Masters Graduates can access all GOL occupations
Bachelor and above degree graduates can access some GOL occupations
Have obtained a higher education qualification in the State. This includes the criteria to have completed a minimum of 2 years of study of full time at a University in Western Australia.
If applicable, be in a position to claim and offer proof of work experience in the EOI. This can be fulfilled through:
Minimum 1 year of work experience in the closely related or nominated occupation in the previous 10 years or
Minimum 3 years of work experience in the closely related or nominated occupation in the previous 10 years
The work experience criteria are waived for Ph.D. 2 and Masters graduates
Cater to the below minimum requirements in the English language:
Proficient 6 level in English, as quoted by the SBS
The ability in the English language must be proved by achieving minimum scores in English test as specified
Candidates possessing the passport of the US, the UK, New Zealand, and Canada are considered to have fulfilled the minimum requirements for the English language. They are exempt from the test for English proficiency.
Possess an employment contract of 1-year minimum and full time in nature. This must be in the closely related or nominated occupation as specified in the extra requirements.
Offer proof of possessing the adequate funds for living costs and settlement costs. This is for minimum 3 months for applicants staying outside Western Australia. It could be another Australian Territory or State or overseas.