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Australia Immigration

Migration Program Planning Levels 2026-27

Take the First Step Toward Regional Migration Success

  • Expert guidance on navigating the 2026–27 skilled migration planning levels
  • Support in selecting the right visa stream based on updated program allocations
  • Insights into priority occupations highlighted for the 2026–27 migration year
  • Personalized strategies aligned with regional demand and planning-level targets

Migration Program Planning Levels 2026-27

State & Territory Visa Allocations

State / TerritoryPY 2026–27
Subclass 190Subclass 491
ACT800800
NSW2,1001,500
NT850800
QLD1,850750
SA1,350900
TAS1,200650
VIC2,700700
WA2,0001,400
Total12,8507,500
Total Allocation20,35026,260

State and Territory Nomination Allocations

Migration Program Planning Levels

Visa Category2026-272025-262024-252023-242022-23
Skill Stream
Employer Sponsored58,04044,00044,00036,82535,000
Skilled Independent21,09016,90016,90030,37532,100
Regional14,11033,00033,00032,30034,000
State/Territory Nominated35,50033,00033,00030,40031,000
Business Innovation & Investment01,0001,0001,9005,000
Talent and Innovation (formerly Global Talent)3,5004,3004,0005,0005,000
Distinguished Talent00300300300
Total Skill Stream132,240132,200132,200137,100142,400
Family Stream
Partner41,50040,50040,50040,50040,500
Child3,5003,0003,0003,0003,000
Parent7,0608,5008,5008,5008,500
Other Family400500500500500
Total Family Stream52,46052,50052,50052,50052,500
Special Eligibility300300300400100
Total Migration Program185,000185,000185,000190,000195,000

Migration Program Planning Levels