This is a known fact that Australia is one of the most popular immigration destinations that is flocked by millions of migrants every year. Slowly and steadily, Australia is becoming a multicultural country because of so many people from different regions are migrating to the Oz country.

Ever wondered, from where the people are coming from? Which are the countries that have the most number of migrants in Australia?

Well, in this blog we will be looking at the countries from where the maximum numbers of migrants are coming from!

EW figures have revealed where Australia’s two million permanent migrants have come from since 2000.

It is a no-surprise that India is on top of the list of skilled migrants in Australia followed by England and China. There were about 2.2 million permanent migrants in Australia in 2016 arrived between 1ST January 2000 and August 9, 2016, according to the 2016 Australian Census and Migrants Integrated Dataset.

It found 58 per cent (1.2 million people) had been granted a skilled visa, 32 per cent (683,603) entered via the family stream and just 10 per cent (214,656 people) were on humanitarian visas.

 

The maximum skilled migrants came from India (19%) followed by England (13%), China (12%), South Africa (6.2%), and Philippines (5.7%)

Though, it is not surprising that India ranks top in skilled migration category as there are so many workers in India who are skilled and experienced. In search of better standard of living, they migrate to developed countries like Australia and Canada.

A point based immigration system is followed by Australia to migrate the potential applicants under General Skilled Migration Visa.

There are three skilled migration visas namely:

The above mentioned visa are point test visas for skilled migration. Subclass 189 and subclass 190 are permanent residency visas whereas; subclass 489 is a temporary resident visa and is a pathway to the permanent residence.

To be able to apply for Australian Permanent Residence, Indian skilled workers for that matter any skilled worker are required to score at least 65 points out of 100 on Australia assessment grid. The points are calculated for age, educational qualification, work experience, relevant skills, language proficiency and other factors.

Check your Australia Immigration point score, using Australia point calculator.

With the statistics mentioned above, it is quite evident that Australia likes Indian skilled workers who can contribute to the growing economy of Australia are most welcomed to come and work in the country.

Thus, if you are skilled worker having relevant work experience in the area of occupation that is in demand in Australia, you must apply for Australian Permanent Residence, as now is the apt time to apply for your Australian immigration.

Check your eligibility to apply as skilled worker!

Not only in skilled migration but India is also a front-runner of Family migration in Australia as well. Not far from China and England, India is on 3rd number as the country with the highest family migrations.

The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull always focused on reviewing the Australian immigration and population growth. The Prime Minister also said that the country is actively improving infrastructure to meet the rising demand.

Thus, a lot of efforts have been put up by the Australian government to invite skilled worker to contribute towards their economy.

Fill the free assessment form now to evaluate your best possible chances for Australian immigration!

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