Successful Australia PR from India increasing year-on-year

The number of successful applications for Australia PR from India is steadily increasing annually. There are more than 7.8 lakhs Indians in Australia constituting 3.1% of the overall population according to the Report of Census Bureau for 2021. This includes roughly 3.62 lakhs males and 3.1 lakhs females born in India. Meanwhile, several others belong to families in Australia having Indian origins.

Since the 1800s, Indians have been a vital community in Australia. However, their population increased steeply from the initial years of the 2000s. It chiefly owed to the policies in favor of the migration of skilled professionals.

The Census records reveal that between 2000 and 1991, the number of Indians who arrived in Australia was 37, 232. It increased during 2001 -2010 to 2,10,312 and during 2011-20 to 3,70,590.

The increased numbers have also been reflected in the cultural and social composition of Australia. Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, and Bengali are spoken by a large number of people. More than 6.8 lakhs identify themselves as Hindus and 2 lakhs plus as Sikhs.

Broadly, there are 2 categories of Australia Visas for aspiring immigrants – Work Visas and Student Visas. While the Study Visa is chiefly dependent on your English proficiency and registration with an accredited University, the Work Visa relies on numerous factors.

Australia PR Point Calculator

Similar to the CRS - Comprehensive Ranking System of Canada, Australia also has a system of calculation of points. In this, the eligibility of Visa applicants is determined by their various factors. These include English aptitude test scores such as IELTS, skills assessment, educational qualifications, and age.

The ANZSCO code is equally important which denotes the Standard Classification of Occupations for New Zealand and Australia. It is a 3-digit code assigned to every occupation. The code that corresponds to the skill set of the applicants determines if they can file an independent application for a Visa or advance invitation from authorities if needed.

Skilled immigration to Australia will be revamped in 2023

At present, Australia is seeking to revamp its skilled immigration programs in a major way. It is possible that skilled occupation lists are axed several Subclass Visas are cut. It is to form an immigration system driven by demand offering businesses a greater say in determining the jobs in short supply.

Clare O’Neil the Minister of Home Affairs in Australia has said that everything has been planned for a major overhaul of the immigration system. It is even as the nation is facing a record shortage of workers, he added.

The Government aims to boost productivity and economic growth and safeguard its geostrategic power while also strengthening its sovereign ability. Industry and Unions are likely to play a vital role in the review and are tasked with identifying ways for safeguarding workers from exploitation.

The current processing system of Australia is making it tougher to attract highly demanded talents to the nation. The Visa application processing times are stretching even up to 15 months.

Policy change proponents are saying that eliminating skilled occupation lists will accelerate processing times. It will also help in further accurate identification of shortages in the workforce. These are more probable to appear in jobs having high wages and skills requirements.

The Minister of Home Affairs has said that the review will assist in delivering a highly efficient system competent to attract and retain the best talents globally. The policies will be simplified for employers and immigrants for utilizing and complementing the skills of natives.

The problem of the aging population

Similar to several advanced nations, Australia is also facing the issues resulting from an aging population and is reliant on overseas immigrants for contributing to the growth of its population since 2005.

The issues were further aggravated by stringent curbs imposed by Australia during the global pandemic. During this period the Government of Australia asked overseas students, other visitors, and backpackers, to return home. The borders were reopened for international travel only in 2022 July. Since then the nation is set to witness the arrival of 2.35 lakhs immigrants during 2022-2023.

The Government of Australia recently published a statement for the population. Accordingly, overseas immigration is predicted to enhance to a net inflow of 150,000 for the program year 2021-2022. It is projected to attain a pre-pandemic level of 235,000 from 2022-2023 onwards and remain stable at that level in the future.

In December 2021 and March 2022 quarters, the arrivals of overseas students recovered strongly. It was due to the benefit availed from eased travel curbs by students who were earlier offshore and studied online. By mid-2022 October, there were 122,000 additional overseas students in Australia in comparison with mid-2021 December.