If you are wishing to immigrate to Australia, then Western Australia well could be a suitable destination, considering the options and opportunities currently available, as well as in the future right in the state. While the whole of Australia has decided to limit the immigration level, Western Australia is one such state in the country that is in a mood to hire overseas workers in order to meet its labor shortages in various sectors.

Western Australia’s economy is booming and it is forecast that the state will generate 240,000 new jobs, propelled by hefty 225 Million Australia Dollars investments in resources and infrastructure projects. With these projects kick starting, the Australian state may face labor shortage of about 150,000 skilled workers.

In order to meet the labor market demands, the state would utilize the Western Australia Skilled Migration Strategy. In Australia, state-sponsored skilled migration programs play a vital role in facilitating the country with the required number of skilled people from outside the country.

In the meantime, the state’s Premier Colin Barnett advocated that the country should relax the English test for skilled migrants who apply for ‘457’ Temporary Work Visa subclass- an employer-sponsored visa. According to the premier, with softening the language requirements, Western Australia would be able to attract more skilled people, thereby meeting the labor gaps in the future.

With lots of new jobs in the pipeline, Western Australia definitely makes a coveted immigration destination for non-Australians. Need help in immigration? Contact an immigration and visa consultant today! You can send your updated profile to ajay@abhinav.com for a free-of-charge immigration assessment to Australia.