Australia Immigration: Increase Number Of Regional Skilled Worker Visas

06 Nov 2019

Australia will announce a higher number of visas to international skilled workers who are willing to settle in the Australian regional areas. The government of Australia took this decision intending to ease the burden on Australian metro cities where the population is growing at a rate twice quicker related to other areas.

Announcement from Australian Government

The announcement in this respect was delivered by Australian Prime Minister Morrison’s office. As per the announcement, the number of visas announced by the regional migration programs will be raised from 23000 to 25000. However, it is possible that the entire number of immigrants to be allowed to the nation would continue the same. Presently, the yearly Australian immigrant intake is 160000 individuals.

Australian PM Morrison made clear that this nation was in the path of expanding its regional areas. By promoting the regional area's growth, the Australian Federal government is aiming to achieve an active and effective economy for the nation.

The Economic Cooperation & Development Organization predicts that one-third of the Australian resident population is born abroad.

As per the government of Australia census data 2016, around two-thirds of the Australian population lives in the capitals of states and territories. The government of Australia census data further reveals that the population growth rate in the cities grows twice quicker.

The appeals of those individuals who intend to migrate to the Australian regional areas obtain priority processing. The global students who graduated from the universities of Australia can apply for a continuation of their post-study work visa if they intend to stay in the Australian regional areas.

Skilled international workers can appeal for subclass 491 Visa to migrate to the Australian regional areas. The Skilled Worker Regional (Subclass 491) Visa will implement in Australia from 16 November 2019, by substituting a subclass 489 visa. This is a points-based visa under which an Australian Territory or State Government or a suitable family member living in a selected Australian regional area can sponsor an aspirant. The Home Affairs Department has allocated a sum of 14000 places this year for a subclass 491 visa.

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