Skill Migration program outcome FY2013
Skill Stream in Detail
The skill stream outcome for 2012-13 was 128 973 places against a planning level of
128 970. This outcome comprised 56.9 per cent offshore applicants (73 368 places) and
43.1 per cent onshore applicants (55 586 places).
The 2012-13 skilled migration program focused on migrants to help fill critical skill needs,
particularly in regional areas. The program targeted the following visa pathways:
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) – 20 510 places;
• Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) – 27 230 places;
• State or territory government nominated category – 21 637 places;
• the skilled independent category – 44 251; and
• the skilled regional category – 8132.