If you are aiming to receive a prioritised State nomination invitation based on your residency in Western Australia, then pay attention to this major update!
Western Australia has recently tightened its nomination rules, and from now onwards, only applicants who can clearly demonstrate they live in the state will be given priority.
What is the Announcement?
WA will now give priority to applicants who:
- Lived in Western Australia continuously for at least three months before receiving their invitation, and
- Are still living in WA when they lodge their nomination application.
This means importance will be given only to the genuine WA residents.
What Is the Acceptable Evidence to Prove Residency?
The state requires strong and primary evidence first. This consists of:
- A signed WA residential property lease agreement that includes proof of rental payments and a record of bond lodgement with Bonds Administration
- Bank statement that shows the applicant’s daily transactions, income and expenses in WA
- Mortgage account statements
- Official ID checks, such as a Federal Police Check that shows a WA address
Apart from this, WA also accepts two or more secondary documents, such as:
- Insurance policy renewal document with the applicant’s name & WA address
- Renewal notices for driver’s licence or vehicle registration
- Employment contracts or payslips from a WA employer
- Enrolment letters or transcripts from a WA educational institution
Ensure You Meet WA’s Priority Criteria
If you want to stay ahead in WA’s State Nomination process, make sure that you can prove your genuine residency. So, keep your leases, bank statements, ID, job records, and educational documents complete, accurate, and up-to-date because better proof can enhance your chances of getting a priority nomination.
Still confused about which residence documents count as your proof of WA residence?
Growmore Immigration can guide you in preparing the right paperwork for your WA nomination. Simply message us at +61 4342 02021 or email us at info@growmore.one to move your application forward with confidence.
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