Northwest Consulting

Welcome to Northwest Consulting, located at Regent Street, Mount Waverley, Australia. As an establishment and point of interest, we specialize in providing professional and accurate information for individuals planning their migration journey. We understand that getting it right the first time is crucial, and that's why we are here to help.

Australia is a popular destination for migrants, and in 2017-2018, the country granted a total of 68,111 visas in the General Skilled Migration category. The Skill Stream, which receives the majority of the permanent migration visas, accounted for 111,099 places, making up 68.4% of the total permanent Migration Program.

The General Skilled Migration category consists of three main categories: Skilled Independent, State and Territory Nominated, and Skilled Regional. Skilled Independent had an outcome of 39,137 places, State and Territory Nominated had 27,400 places, and Skilled Regional had 1,574 places.

In the Employer Sponsored category, there were 35,528 places granted. This category accounted for 32.0% of the Skill Stream outcomes, with 29,307 places under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) and 6,221 places under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS).

For business-minded individuals, Australia offers several options for migration through the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP). In 2017-2018, there were 7,260 places granted under this program. The BIIP pipeline saw a 25.5% increase from the previous year, with a total of 18,682 applicants as of June 2018.

The Family stream migration in the Migration Program consists of three main categories: Partner, Parent, and Other Family. In 2017-2018, there were a total of 47,732 places granted under the Family stream, accounting for 29.4% of the total Migration Program outcome. The Partner category alone accounted for 83.4% of the Family stream, with 39,799 visas granted.

Australia's popularity as a higher education destination is evident through the number of student visas issued last year. With over 133,000 visas issued across various categories, the bulk of them, totaling over 85,000, were for the higher education sector, followed by over 35,000 for the vocational training sector.

At Northwest Consulting, we can assist you in planning your migration journey with careful planning and timely advice. Our trusted consultants can help you explore potential options that will work for you. Seek professional guidance to ensure a successful migration experience.