September 16, 2022
Australia announces 160,000 vacancies for immigration
by Arunachalam
Australia Announces 160,000 Vacancies for Immigration
The 2022-23 Migration Program has been released by the Australian government’s Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs.
Australia’s economic recovery is still slow and fragmented, reeling from Pandemic woes, and this Migration Program takes into account 160,000 vacancies for immigration that will boost the revival of the economy and address the skills shortage in the country.
The proposed program is expected to enhance and drive social cohesion outcomes in the post-pandemic environment.
Official documents show that there will be a planning level of 160,000 places, which are slated to be distributed as below:-
Skill (109,900 places)
The skill stream will improve the productive capacity of the economy, by filling skill shortages in the labour market, including those in regional Australia.
Family (50,000 places)
Mostly comprised of Partner visas, this stream will enable Australians to reunite with family members from overseas. These family members will be given pathways to citizenship.
Starting 2022-23, Partner visas will be granted on a demand-driven basis, reducing Partner visa pipeline and processing times for many applicants, and facilitating family reunification.
The Government has an estimated 3000 Child visas for 2022-23 for planning purposes. This category is demand-driven and not subject to a ceiling.
Special Eligibility (100 places)
The Special Eligibility stream includes visas for those in special circumstances, such as permanent residents returning to Australia after a period overseas.
It is left to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs to redistribute the places between Skill stream visa categories on an ongoing basis to address any changing economic conditions as they may occur.
State-nominated visas
It was earlier announced by Australia’s states and territories that they will be easing certain terms for visa applications, in order to tackle issues related to the shortage of skilled migrants. As a rule, migrants are sponsored by employers for a visa to stay in the country. However, there are times when state and territory authorities can also nominate skilled workers for visas under the State Nominated Migration Program. Of late, some of the terms and conditions that are required to obtain state-sponsored visas have been relaxed.
Now, individuals holding state-sponsored visas don’t have to be tied to a particular employer. There is, however, an age criterion—the individual has to be aged below 45 to be nominated. Additionally, there is no job guarantee, so they have to find their own position.
State and Territory nominated visa- Categories
​​Nomination allocations are made available to States and Territories in the following visa categories, in the 2022-23 Migration Program:
–Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190)
–Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
–Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)
Note that the States and Territories individually assess eligible applicants against criteria unique to their jurisdiction.
The table below indicates available positions.
State | Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) Visa | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) | Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) |
---|---|---|---|
ACT | 800 | 1,920 | 10 |
NSW | 7,160 | 4,870 | 260 |
NT | 600 | 840 | 15 |
QLD | 3,000 | 1,200 | 235 |
SA | 2,700 | 3,180 | 70 |
TAS | 2,700 | 1,350 | 10 |
VIC | 9,000 | 2,400 | 170 |
WA | 5,350 | 2,790 | 40 |
Total | 30,610 | 18,550 | 810 |
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