2019-20 Migration Program Permanent Visa Grants.
140,366 Permanent Resident Visas were granted in the 2019-20 year, compared to 160,323 in the previous year (2018-19)
Skill Stream Permanent Resident Visa Grants
95,843 Permanent Resident Visas were granted in the Skill Stream, down from 109,713 in 2018-19.
- 29,261 to Employer Sponsored (42,012)
- 12,986 to Skilled Independent (34,247)
- 8,372 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
- 15,000 Skilled Work Regional (647 total regional)
- 21,495 State/Territory Nominated (25,346)
- 4,420 Business Innovation and Investment (7,261)
- 4,109 Global Talent (0)
- 200 Distinguished Talent (200)
Family Stream Permanent Resident Visa Grants
41,961 Permanent Resident Visas were granted in the Family Stream, down from 47,247 in 2018-19.
- 37,118 Partner (39,918)
- 4,399 Parent (6,805)
- 444 Other Family (524)
Special Stream Permanent Resident Visa Grants
- 2,562 Permanent Resident Visas were granted in these Other Streams, down from 3,363 in 2018-19.
- 81 Special Eligibility (115)
- 2,481 Child (3,248)
140,366 Total Permanent Resident Visas granted. (160,323 in 2018-19)
Sources: 2019-20 Migration Program Report and 2018-19 Migration Program Report.
Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs