2020-21 Planning levels: GSM visas down more than 55 per cent, “Bespoke” occupation list uncovered

2020-21 Planning levels: GSM visas down more than 55 per cent, “Bespoke” occupation list uncovered

The 2020-21 planning levels have been released. The full allocation and their differences compared to last year are assessed. GSM visas take a nosedive with 189 visa places down more than 60 per cent. The “bespoke” occupation list for the targeted invitation rounds of May and June 2020 has been uncovered. The acting Minister has also clarified partner visa English requirements.

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2019-20: 88 per cent of Australia’s migration planning levels reached, 140,366 visas granted

2019-20: 88 per cent of Australia’s migration planning levels reached, 140,366 visas granted

There were 140,366 permanent visas granted, which is 88 per cent of a total of 160,000 visas set aside for the 2019-20 migration program year. This distribution was not even as some visa programs and subclasses met their targets while others missed their mark.

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