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Australia Tightens Student Visa Scrutiny for South Asian Countries Ahead of 2026 Intake

Australia has quietly tightened scrutiny of student visa applications from parts of South Asia, elevating several countries to higher-risk categories under its assessment framework, according to Australia Today. The changes,…

admin January 12, 2026

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Australia Tightens Post-Study Work Rules Under 2025–26 Migration Strategy

Australia is set to significantly reshape post-study opportunities for international graduates under its 2025–2026 Migration Strategy, marking a decisive shift toward a skills-first immigration framework. The changes tighten work rules,…

admin January 2, 2026

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Call to Cut Australia’s $2,000 Student Visa Fee

Australia’s peak education organisations have come together to urge the federal government to reduce the $2,000 non-refundable student visa application fee, warning that the steep charge is deterring prospective students…

admin September 26, 2025

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Australia’s New Student Visa Policies and Their Impact

Effective January 1, 2025, the Australian government has implemented significant changes to its student visa application process, replacing the traditional Letter of Offer with a mandatory Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).…

admin February 8, 2025