Australia Migration program planning levels for the 2020 -2021 Migration Program released

1. 50% of the program i.e. 79,600 places have been attributed to Skilled type Visas. Skilled visas are aimed at improving productive capacity of the economy and fill skill shortages in the labour market, with a key target to regional Australia. The table below demonstrates the major difference of places allocated to this year’s skills program comparable with the 2019-2020 migration program

2. 2% of the program i.e. 77,300 places are allocated to Family visas which a major focus on Partner visas which will enabling Australians to reunite with family members from overseas, and provide them with pathways to citizenship
3. 100 places have been allowed for applicants who have special circumstances under the Special EligibilityIt is to assist permanent residents returning to Australia after being away for a long period.
4. At least 3,000 Child places will be available in 2020-21

Nominations will be made available to States and Territories in line with these considerations, in the following categories:

• Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190)
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
• Business Innovation and Investment Program