Types of Migration: A summary by Emma Room 11

There are 3 main groups of migration (family, skilled and humanitarian). 67% of migrants are skilled and looking for jobs. The criteria needed is to have English ability, qualifications and work experience. For people to get into family stream, migrants must have close family in Australia already. There is no type of test to get into Australia if a migrant is coming because of family. Humanitarian program helps refugees in need of a safe place to live. 3 reasons why this program is needed is because of war, famine or persecution. This program protects refugees in and out of Australia. In 2008-2009, 13,507 people were helped in Australia and 11,010 people were helped in their own country.

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