Australia Visa Information

Australia: New Migration Strategy ushers in tougher requirements for international students The Australian government issued its long-awaited Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023 and announced “the biggest reforms to...

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Australia: Visa approval rates declining for some students as new immigration settings take effect In the latter half of 2023, the Australian government enacted new policies aimed at discouraging non-genuine students from...

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Comparing student visa proof of funds requirements across 20 study destinations In recent months, some major study abroad destinations have increased the amount of available, guaranteed funds that international...

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Australia: New rules on in-study and post-study work rights will take effect July 2023 The post-pandemic recovery of Australia’s international education sector has been boosted by generous policies concerning in-study and post-study...

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Australia takes action on fraud in student visa system In a 26 August 2023 announcement, the Australian government set out a series of measures to guard the...

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Australia: Record-high foreign enrolment but tighter immigration settings now taking hold The Australian government has further increased its scrutiny of international student applicants in an effort to ensure incoming...

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Australia plans to tighten rules around student visas In September 2022, Australian Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil announced plans for a comprehensive review of the country’s...

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Pandemic Event Visa scrapped as Australia continues overhaul of student visa policies Australia is continuing to tighten immigration policies and there are a number of implications for current and prospective...

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Australian visa data indicates continued recovery through first half of 2022 A just-released report from Australia’s Department of Home Affairs provides some important updates on the country’s student visa...

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Australia further eases work rights and offers visa fee refunds for returning students Australia announced earlier this month that international students employed in some sectors would be permitted to work more...

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Australia: International enrolments down 17% in 2021; but visa applications now trending up Australia’s borders were closed to international students for most of 2021, which led to an even steeper fall-off...

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Australian educators call for an end to pandemic work visa National media reports in Australia are highlighting concerns among peak bodies in the country’s international education sector with...

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