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Permanent Migration Planning

Wed, 07th August 2024

It is crucial to understand the new PR requirement in Australia to avoid complications when applying for the same. The permanent residents of Australia have a right to permanently live, work, and study in Australia. However, candidates with Australian PR do not have Australian nationality. Given below are the key updates on the 2024-25 migration planning for Permanent Residency in Australia.

On May 2024, the Australian Government along with the Federal budget 2024-25 announced the migration planning level for the 2024-24 permanent migration program, which is set at 185,000 places.

Migration Program planning levels as announced as part of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 Federal Budgets

Visa Stream Visa Category 2023-24 Planning levels 2024-25 Planning levels
Skill Employer-Sponsored 36,825 44,000
Skilled Independent 30,375 16,900
Regional 32,300 33,000
State/Territory Nominated 30,400 33,000
Business Innovation & Investment 1,900 1,000
Global Talent (Independent) 5,000 4,000
Distinguished Talent 300 300
Skill Total 137,100 132,200
Family Partner1 40,500 40,500
Parent 8,500 8,500
Child1 3,000 3,000
Other Family 500 500
Family Total 52,500 52,500
Special Eligibility 400 300
Total Migration Program 190,000 185,000
Check out Australia's 2023-24 Permanent Migration Planning

Objectives Australia's 2024–25 Permanent Migration Planning

  • Address skill shortages in priority sectors
  • Prioritize regional visa processing
  • Strengthen family and community bonds
  • Boost labor force and participation rates
Program Composition

Skill Stream: 132,200 places (71% of the program)

Family Stream: 52,500 places (28% of the program)

Primarily Partner visas (40,500), Child visas (3,000)

Special Eligibility Stream: 300 places

Employer-Sponsored Visa Category
  • Increase from 36,825 to 44,000 visas
  • Expanded pathway to permanent residence
State/Territory Nominated Visa Category
  • Increased to 33,000 visas
  • Supports regional economic and labour needs
Skilled Independent Visa Category
  • 16,900 places (reduced from 30,375)
  • Still above pre-COVID levels
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Skilled Independent Visa Category
  • 16,900 places (reduced from 30,375)
  • Still above pre-COVID levels
Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)
  • Reduced from 1,900 to 1,000 visas
  • BIIP to be closed in July 2024
  • New National Innovation visa to replace BIIP
Global Talent Visa Category
  • Slightly reduced to 4,000 visas
  • Transitioning to a National Innovation visa
Family Stream
  • Maintained at current levels
  • Partner visa is demand-driven for flexibility and reduced processing times
  • Parent visa at 8,500 places, Other Family visas at 500 places
  • Child visa remains demand-driven at 3,000 places
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