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Daily Post Nigeria on MSN.com · 10h

Australia: Labour Party plans visa fees hike for international students

Australia’s ruling Labour Party has announced fresh plans to raise international students’ visa fees to A$2,000 if returned to office. According to Reuters on Tuesday, the move is part of a broader strategy to manage immigration and generate revenue from the country’s booming education sector.
The Punch on MSN.com · 8h

Australia ruling party to hike international student visa fee to A$2,000

Australia’s ruling Labour Party has announced plans to raise international student visa fees to A$2,000 if returned to office, as part of a broader strategy to manage immigration and generate revenue from the country’s booming education sector,
Australian Financial Review · 1d

Foreign students slugged with visa fees seven-times higher than rivals

Student visa fees are set to rise, again, this time making them seven times more expensive than the United States, one of Australia’s closest competitors.
Reuters on MSN.com · 1d

Australia's ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge

Australia's ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($1,279) if reelected, the latest measure aimed at the lucrative education sector that has been a major source of immigration.
Hindustan Times · 17h

All about Australia skilled migration visa applications

Check Eligibility: Use the Australia immigration points calculator to assess if you meet the requirements for a skilled visa or other programmes. Visa Application: After receiving an invitation, submit your application with the required documents and fees to the Department of Home Affairs for visa grant.
Firstpost · 7d

Why are Australian universities restricting Indian students from a few states?

At least six Australian universities have imposed restrictions on student applications from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir after visa rejection rates for Indian students hit 24.
Business Standard · 15d

MIST and Pay2Remit Simplify Proof of Funds Process for Indian Students Applying for Australian Student Visas

Seamless Fund Transfers: After receiving a COE from an Australian university, students can use the Mist app, integrated with Pay2Remit, to transfer the required funds directly to the Mist Proof of Funds Account in a secure and efficient manner. This eliminates the need for cumbersome banking procedures and minimizes delays.
Icon for thepienews.comThe PIE News · 22d

Australia’s Coalition pledges $5k visa fee, tighter student caps

“To charge aspirational young people AUD$5,000 for a non-refundable student visa application sends an appalling message from a supposedly welcoming study destination country. This measure alone will persuade students to steer away from Australia and ...
Icon for theconversation.comThe Conversation · 23d

The Coalition has announced an even more radical plan to cut international students than Labor. Here’s how it would work

On Sunday, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton proposed an even more radical policy of his own to limit the number of international students in Australia ... doubled the student visa application ...
Icon for www.scmp.comscmp.com · Jul 1, 2024

Australia doubles foreign student visa fee after net immigration rises 60 per cent

The rise in fees makes applying for a student visa for Australia far more expensive than in competing countries like the US and Canada, where they cost about US$185 and C$150 (HK$856) respectively.
Icon for www.sbs.com.auSBS · Oct 31, 2022

How to apply for Australian Student Visa?

What are the Australian student visa requirements and associated fees? Listen to this feature. Listen to SBS Tamil at 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on SBS Radio 2.
Icon for www.smh.com.auSydney Morning Herald · 23d

Coalition vows $5000 visa fee for international students at sandstone universities

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The Coalition’s plan to increase international student visa fees by thousands of dollars will make Australia’s application costs ...
Icon for www.theaustralian.com.auThe Australian · 28d

Election 2025: Student visas dive as ‘de facto cap’ takes effect

At the same time, new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released on Tuesday revealed the number of student visa holders arriving in the country jumped from 80,830 in January to a provisional ...
Icon for timesofindia.indiatimes.comIndiatimes · 8d

Australia imposes Student Visa restrictions on six Indian states; know why

Australian universities are tightening student visa rules, especially for applicants from six Indian states, due to a surge in fraudulent applications. This move aims to curb misuse of student ...