Construction Visa Subsidy program

If you are making a milestone 1 claim for one skilled migrant:

• complete the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form;
• agree to comply with the Construction Visa Subsidy Program Terms and Conditions;
• declare your intent to become a sponsor with the Department of Home Affairs, and sponsor a skilled migrant; and
• submit your completed claim form.

If you are making milestone 1 claims for two to five or five in total skilled migrants:

• complete the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form;
• agree to comply with the Construction Visa Subsidy Program Terms and Conditions;
• declare your intent to become a sponsor with the Department of Home Affairs, and sponsor a skilled migrant;
• provide a brief outline of planned and upcoming work including the occupations your sponsored skilled migrant will be working in; and
• submit your completed claim form.

If you are making milestone 1 claims for six or more skilled migrants:

• complete the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form;
• agree to comply with the Construction Visa Subsidy Program Terms and Conditions;
• provide your confirmation of registration as a sponsor with the Department of Home Affairs;
• provide a business plan demonstrating the need for additional skilled workers, and include the occupations your sponsored skilled migrants will be working in;
• describe your plans for onboarding and supporting your skilled migrants; and
• submit your completed claim form.

Complete the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form(opens in a new tab)

If you have not already found a skilled migrant you would like to sponsor there are a range of options you can explore:

• Register your details to access the Skilled Migrant Employment Register (SMER), a free service helping you to connect to skilled migrants who have indicated they are seeking employment opportunities in WA, in an occupation and location that aligns with your business needs.
• Contact your local building and construction industry peak body, such as the Housing Industry Association Western Australia (HIA WA)(opens in a new tab) and Master Builders Association of WA (MBA WA)(opens in a new tab) who can connect you with services that specialise in sourcing skilled migrants particular to your business needs. This can include offshore skills assessments, meeting prospective skilled workers and providing visa advice.

You may also choose to engage a registered Migration Agent(opens in a new tab) to assist you through the visa process.

Apply to become a sponsor with the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs(opens in a new tab), and nominate an occupation and the skilled migrant you want to sponsor.

You may also choose to engage a registered Migration Agent(opens in a new tab) to assist you through the visa process.

Work with your skilled migrant and/or Migration Agent, to select the visa that your skilled migrant is eligible for.

Your nominated skilled migrant should then lodge the visa application(opens in a new tab) through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount(opens in a new tab) gateway service.

You may also choose to engage a registered Migration Agent(opens in a new tab) to assist you through the visa process.

When your skilled migrant’s visa has been granted, complete CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 2 – Claim Form to receive your second payment.

Complete the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 2 – Claim Form(opens in a new tab)

When your skilled migrant has commenced employment with you and received their first payslip, complete CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 3 – Claim Form to receive your final payment.

Complete the CVSP Employer Sponsored Stream – Milestone 3 – Claim Form(opens in a new tab)

If you need to advise us of a change to your banking details for CVSP payments, please complete the CVSP - Change of Bank Account Details form. 

Complete the CVSP - Change of Bank Account Details Form(opens in a new tab)

Navigating a new process can be tricky - but we are here to help! Our friendly Construction Migration Office(opens in a new tab) can guide you through this process and help you to access other services. Email us today for more information or to book in a meeting.

Email the Construction Migration Office

Lodge an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect(opens in a new tab) to indicate your interest in WA State Nomination. 

Detailed information including a step-by-step process to apply for the WA State Nominated Migration Program can be found here. 

You may also choose to engage a registered Migration Agent(opens in a new tab) to assist you through the visa process.

If you have not already linked with an eligible employer, you can enter your details on the Skilled Migrant Employment Register(opens in a new tab) (SMER). 

The SMER allows you to indicate your interest to work in WA and provides the opportunity for an employer to connect with you.

You may also choose to engage a registered Migration Agent(opens in a new tab) to assist you through the visa process.

Once you have been approved for State Nomination and your visa has been granted by the Commonwealth’s Department of Home Affairs, register your arrival and visa approval with Migration Services(opens in a new tab).

When you have commenced your employment with an eligible employer, and received your first payslip, complete the CVSP State Nominated Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form to receive your first payment.

Complete the CVSP State Nominated Stream – Milestone 1 – Claim Form(opens in a new tab)

When you have completed six months of work in WA’s construction industry, complete the CVSP State Nominated Stream – Milestone 2 – Claim Form to receive your final payment.

Complete the CVSP State Nominated Stream – Milestone 2 – Claim Form(opens in a new tab)

Navigating a new process can be tricky - but we are here to help! Our friendly Construction Migration Office(opens in a new tab) can guide you through this process and help you to access other services. Email us today for more information, or to book in a meeting.

Email the Construction Migration Office