Australia’s skilled migration program and the pathways to permanent residency

Australia's permanent migration program currently offers 160,000 visas every year, with the biggest share reserved for skilled applicants. The points-tested skilled permanent visas are highly competitive, with the number of applicants outstripping supply by a big margin. In this episode, we take a look at how the skilled permanent residency pathways work in Australia.

During the coronavirus pandemic, Australia has prioritised some medical, engineering and nursing-related occupations for immigration. Source: Getty Images/alicat