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Reuters on MSN.com · 2d

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.
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · May 10, 2024

Australia tightens student visa rules, savings threshold raised: Here is how it will affect Indian applicants

The government has imposed new guidelines to ensure a minimum standard of living for foreign students studying in Australia ... authorities tightened student visa rules to reduce the overall ...
The Times of India on MSN.com · 9d

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
Arise News · 2d

Australia’s Labour Party Pledges Further Increase in International Student Visa Fees if Re-elected

Australia's Labour Party has proposed raising international student visa fees to A$2,000  from the current A$1,600 if re-elected
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.
The Times of India on MSN.com · 8d

Why have six Indian states been targeted by Australian universities over student visas?

Several Australian universities have tightened student visa rules for six Indian states, citing rising concerns over misuse and fraudulent application
Icon for www.financialexpress.comThe Financial Express · 1d

Australia student visa fees to go up? Labor party makes poll pitch ahead of May 3 elections

4,000 student visas revoke in the Trump administration first 100 days: Report. Australia’s ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($ ...
Icon for www.sbs.com.auSBS · Jul 29, 2024

Various groups protest changes in Australia's visa rules for international students

Credit: Support Network for International Students According to the Department of Education, the number of student visa holders in Australia has ... the changes in visa rules, several groups ...
Moneycontrol · 8d

Australia’s student visa crackdown: Impact on Indian applicants and genuine students | Explained

Australia has tightened student visa applications from six Indian states due to concerns over misuse. The move impacts genuine applicants, sparking diplomatic concerns while universities implement stricter checks to protect integrity.
Moneycontrol · 12d

Why applying for Australian Visa will be tough for Indians? Check new rules, fee hike and more

Australia has been working towards these drastic curbs due to domestic compulsions. Housing crisis, job market pressure are seen as the key drivers for these restrictions.
Icon for www.scmp.comscmp.com · Jul 1, 2024

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

The Australian ... in visa rules that allowed foreign students to continuously extend their stay in Australia. This move comes after the number of students on a second or subsequent student ...
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 ...
The Sydney Morning Herald · 24d

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

Peter Dutton’s plan to hike international student visa fees will cement Australia’s application costs as the world’s dearest.
Icon for www.deccanchronicle.comDeccan Chronicle · 9d

Australian Universities Ban Indian Students From Six States

Amid rising concerns over student visa fraud and misuse of the education system, several Australian universities have imposed restrictions on accepting students from six Indian states. According ...
Icon for thepienews.comThe PIE News · 23d

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

the Coalition is proposing a new charge of AUD$2,500 for students who wish to change education providers. Sector leaders have since condemned the proposed visa fee hike, which already more than doubled in 2024. “Australia already has the highest student ...
O Heraldo · 8d

Australian Universities Halt Student Visas from Six Indian States Amid Fraud Concerns

Several leading Australian universities have imposed restrictions or halted the processing of student visa applications from six Indian states – Punjab, Haryana
Icon for www.rediff.comrediff.com · 22d

Student Visa? How To Avoid Deportation

When you are on an international student ... new country may be different from your home country so you must try to understand follow local rules -- be it traffic laws, drinking age limits and/or ...
Icon for www.financialexpress.comThe Financial Express · 6d

Australia denies reports of banning visa applications of Indian students from ‘specific states’

Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has proposed a policy to limit the number of international students in Australia. (FE Online) The Australian High Commission in New Delhi has strongly ...
Icon for www.abc.net.auAustralian Broadcasting Corporation · 24d

Coalition pledges to limit new international student enrolments to 240,000 per year

About 315,000 new overseas students commenced ... the University of Melbourne, and the Australian National University. Under the proposed plan, the student visa application fee will also be ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 29d

Australian visa health rules after British couple set to be deported due to 'outdated' rule following shock diagnosis

the rules relating to health requirements are explained. "Australia enjoys some of the best health standards in the world," the government states "To maintain these standards, most visa applicants must meet minimum health standards before we will grant ...
Icon for www.theaustralian.com.auThe Australian · 7d

Universities reject new TEQSA regulations for student safety

Universities Australia asked TEQSA to abandon the ... TEQSA has postponed the April launch of its new student safety rules, citing caretaker conventions for the federal election.
Icon for theconversation.comThe Conversation · 24d

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

Last year, the Coalition made the surprise decision to oppose Labor’s plans for new international student ... Australia. He announced a combination of tighter enrolment limits, increased visa ...
Icon for www.reuters.comReuters · 2d

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

SYDNEY, April 28 (Reuters) - 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 ...
Icon for www.sbs.com.auSBS · Sep 26, 2019

Study in Australia: Visa requirement changes for international students

Student visa applications from India, Pakistan and Nepal will now fall in the high-risk category as the assessment level for these countries has been changed from Level 2 to Level 3.
Icon for www.straitstimes.comThe Straits Times · 1d

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

SYDNEY -Australia’s ruling Labor Party said on April 28 it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 (S$1,680) if re-elected, the latest measure aimed at the lucrative ...