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

As part of a planned migration program, Australia offers a set number of permanent visas each year.

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Over the years, this number has changed based on the country's social, political and economic necessities.

While Australia’s net overseas migration until 2020 has been much higher, the annual permanent intake is currently capped at 160,000.

In English : Sneha Krishnan ; In Tamil : Selvi

 

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