Teacher of the Sight Impaired — Western Australia Nomination

Teacher of the Sight Impaired in Western Australia — nomination overview

Teacher of the Sight Impaired (ANZSCO 241513) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and is eligible for state nomination in Western Australia under the Western Australian Skilled Migration program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Western Australia opens invitations for this occupation. WA accepts offshore and onshore applicants, with vision impairment teachers sought across both metropolitan and regional schools. Skills assessment is conducted by AITSL, assessing overseas qualifications and experience in sight impairment education against Australian professional standards for teachers. Registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia is required before commencing employment. English language proficiency and health and character requirements must be satisfied. Two nomination pathways are available: the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, granting permanent residence on grant, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment before transitioning to permanent residence via the Subclass 191 visa. State nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Processing in Western Australia typically takes one to three months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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