Are application patterns different for different visa types?
The three broad visa eligibility streams defined by DIAC are family, skill and humanitarian. The family stream enables the primary applicant to be sponsored by a relative who is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia. The skill stream is designed to contribute to Australia’s economic growth where there is demand in Australia for particular occupational skills, outstanding talents or business skills. The humanitarian stream is made up of Refugee, Special Humanitarian and Special Assistance migrants.
