2018-19 Migration Program Permanent Visa Grants.
160,323 Permanent Resident Visas were granted in the 2018-19 year, compared to 162,417 in the previous year (2017-18)
109,713 places in the Skill stream.
47,247 places in the Family stream.
3,248 places in the Child visas stream.
115 places in the Special Eligibility stream.
Skill Stream 2018-19
Of the 109,713 places in the Skill Stream:
- 42,012 Employer Sponsored
- 34,247 Skilled Independent
- 25,346 State/Territory Nominated
- 7,261 Skill Business Innovation & Investment
- 647 Skilled Regional
- 200 Distinguished Talent
Family Stream 2018-19
Of the 47,247 places in the Family stream:
- 39,918 places in the Partner category. (20,490 Onshore and 19,428 Offshore)
- 5,587 places in the Contributory Parent category.
- 1,218 places in the Non-Contributory Parent category.
- 524 places in the Other Family category.
Source: homeaffairs.gov.au/…/report-migration-program-2018-19.pdf