The Department of Home Affairs has released more information on migration planning levels for the remainder of current financial year with particular focus to determine the maximum number of visas that may be granted in the financial year 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 for the specified classes of visas.

Maximum number of visas – Contributory Parent Visas

Combined maximum number of contributory parent visas that may be granted in the financial year 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 is 7175 to the following classes of visa:

• 1130 – Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visas;
• 1130A – Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Class DG) visas;
• 1221 – Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visas; and
• 1221A – Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) visas.

Maximum number of visas – Parent Visas

Combined maximum number of parent visas that may be granted in the financial year 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 is 1500 to the following classes of visa:

• 1124 – Parent (Migrant) (Class AX) visas; and
• 1124A – Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP) visas.

Maximum number of visas – Other Family Visas

(1)     Combined maximum number of other family visas that may be granted in the financial year 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 is 500 to the following classes of visa:

(a)     1123A – Other Family (Migrant) (Class BO) visas; and

(b)     1123B – Other Family (Residence) (Class BU) visas.

For more information regarding migration planning levels for Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas  and Other Family Visas please contact our migration team at mizanur@australasiaeduconnect.com.au or visit us at www.australasiaeduconnect.com.au.

The relevant legislative instrument can be found here: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00683