Australia Opens 185,000 Migration Places in Sep 2025 – A Golden Opportunity for Indian Professionals & Families. Apply Today!

12-09-25

Yogesh shukla

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Australia has announced its Migration Program planning levels. Setting a target of 185,000 permanent migration places. Approximately 70% of these places are allocated to the Skilled stream, with the remaining 30% to the Family stream.

The Australian Migration Program sets an annual limit on the number of people who can get a permanent visa to live in Australia. This is carefully planned to meet Australia’s needs for skilled workers, family reunions, and regional development.

How many Total Migration Places are set by the Australian Government?

A total of 185,000 permanent migration places.
This number remains the same as last year and reflects a balanced strategy by the Australian Government. The goal is to manage Australia’s population growth while ensuring skilled workers and family reunification needs are met without putting too much strain on public services and infrastructure.

How many Skilled Migration Places are available in Australia, and who can apply?

The 2025 Migration Program allocates 132,200 places to the Skilled stream, which is approximately 71% of the total program.

The program prioritizes skilled workers from countries like India who hold the qualifications and experience needed by Australian businesses. Skilled visas such as the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and State/Territory Nominated visa (subclass 190) remain open for eligible Indian applicants.

Healthcare (doctors, nurses, aged care workers)
Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical engineers)
Information Technology (software developers, network specialists)
Skilled Trades (plumbers, electricians, carpenters)

How Many Family Australian Migration Places Are Available, and Who Can Apply?

The 2025 Migration Program allocates 55,000 places to the Family stream.
This stream helps people join their family members already living in Australia, including:

Spouses
Children
Parents
Other dependent relatives

Examples of Family Visas Indian Applicants Can Apply For:

Visa Type	Description
Partner Visa (subclass 820/801)	For spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Child Visa (subclass 101/802)	For dependent children to join their parents in Australia.
Parent Visa (subclass 103/143)	For parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents.

How Many Special Eligibility Places Are Available in the Australia Immigration Program 2025, and What Is It About?

In the 2025 program, there are 900 places allocated to Special Eligibility.
This category helps people who do not fit standard Skilled or Family visa pathways but have special reasons to apply.

Example Use Cases:

Situation	Possible Eligibility
A person who lived in Australia for many years and now seeks permanent residence.	The Special Eligibility stream provides an opportunity.
Humanitarian cases with unusual circumstances are not covered by regular visa types.	Can be assessed individually.

Complete Migration Program planning levels in 2025-2026, official list issued by the Australian Government.

Visa Stream	Visa Category	2025–26 Planning Levels
Skill	Employer Sponsored	44,000
	Skilled Independent	16,900
	Regional	33,000
	State/Territory Nominated	33,000
	Business Innovation & Investment	1,000
	Talent and Innovation	4,300
	Global Talent (Independent)	-
	Distinguished Talent	-
Skill Total		132,200
Family	Partner	40,500
	Parent	8,500
	Child	3,000
	Other Family	500
Family Total		52,500
Special Eligibility		300
Total Migration Program		185,000

Why Is the Migration Programme Announcement 2025, by the Australian Government, Important for Indian Applicants?

Indian applicants planning to apply for Australian Permanent Residency or move to Australia in 2025, whether alone or with their family, have the perfect opportunity to plan and apply now.

Visa type	Details
High Demand for Skilled Workers	Australia urgently requires talented workers in industries such as information technology, healthcare, engineering, and trades. This presents excellent prospects for Indian individuals with the necessary qualifications and professional experience.
Popular Skilled Visa Options	The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and the State/Territory Nominated visa (subclass 190), both of which are popular and easily accessible for skilled migration.
Family Migration Opportunities	Partner Visas, Child Visas, and Parent Visas to join their loved ones in Australia, promoting family reunification.
Regional Migration Pathways	The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) provides additional options for Indians willing to live and work in regional areas of Australia, supporting settlement in smaller cities or towns where job opportunities are abundant.

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