Financial Investment Adviser — Western Australia Nomination
Western Australian Skilled Migration · Perth
At a glance
- Program
- Western Australian Skilled Migration
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Perth
- Program notes
- Stream-based system: Graduate stream, General stream, plus Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 occupation lists with different eligibility thresholds.
Official program page: https://migration.wa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Financial Investment Adviser, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Financial Investment Adviser in Western Australia — nomination overview
Financial Investment Adviser (ANZSCO 222311) is listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), qualifying it for state nomination in Western Australia under the Western Australia State Nominated Migration program. SkillSelect applicants with a valid Expression of Interest may be nominated during Western Australia's skilled migration rounds. Western Australia nominates Financial Investment Advisers to meet demand from wealth management firms, banks, and financial planning practices serving clients across Perth and regional Western Australia. Both the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa are available. A successful Subclass 190 nomination adds five points to the SkillSelect score; the Subclass 491 provides a provisional pathway leading to permanent residence via the Subclass 191 after three years of regional work. VETASSESS assesses qualifications and relevant work experience for this occupation. English language proficiency must be demonstrated through an approved test. Health and character requirements apply. Nomination processing in Western Australia typically takes four to eight weeks. Standard visa application fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs after a nomination offer is accepted. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Financial Investment Adviser
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Western Australia nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.