Resettlement and complementary pathways to Australia

Australia offers various resettlement and complementary pathways for refugees and asylum seekers. The primary method of resettlement is through a formal offshore program, where refugees referred by the UN Refugee Agency are granted permanent visas. Additionally, the Special Humanitarian Program allows refugees with a proposer in Australia to receive support for resettlement. Beyond these, Australia has introduced complementary pathways that provide additional or alternative avenues for refugees. These programs include labor mobility schemes, educational pathways, family reunions, and community sponsorship programs, such as the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP). CRISP enables community members to support refugee households. Furthermore, the Community Support Program and the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot offer resettlement opportunities through employment and skill-based pathways. Each of these programs and pilots underscores Australia’s commitment to offering diverse and supportive resettlement options for refugees, aiming for their integration into society and the workforce, thereby enriching the Australian community as a whole.

For information on each of Australia’s migration programs, please visit the following website: