Australian government to crack down international student visa scams
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian government to crack down international student visa scams

Live Mint  

The Australian government on October 2 stated that it is going to take strict measures to combat international student visa scams, reported IANS. Education Minister Jason Clare, Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor, and Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil jointly stated their intention to address the exploitation of Australia's visa system following a government-conducted rapid review reported Xinhua news agency. Their crackdown includes banning private colleges from paying commissions to education agents for enticing international students away from rival institutions. Data from the Department of Education in September revealed that international education contributed A$26.6 billion to Australia's economy in 2022, making it the country's fourth-largest export that was behind coal, iron ore, and natural gas.

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Australia's move to cap student visas through back-door likely to hit Indians
6 days, 5 hours ago

Australia's move to cap student visas through back-door likely to hit Indians

India Today  

The Australian government will use a legal workaround to limit the number of international students, a move expected to significantly affect Indian students, for whom Australia is one of the top destinations for higher studies. AUSTRALIA'S MOVE COMES AMID RECORD MIGRATION The move comes amid rising public concerns over record migration levels, with net immigration reaching an all-time high of …

Indian government raises concerns on Australia's 125% student visa fee hike
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian government raises concerns on Australia's 125% student visa fee hike

India Today  

Australia has doubled its student visa fees from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600, effective July 1, 2024. However, stricter visa policies, including the increased fee, have contributed to a sharp 56% decline in visas issued to Indian students between October 2023 and August 2024. AUSTRALIA VISA REQUIREMENTS The additional visa requirements from Australia that has made it harder for students …

India raises concern as Australia increases student visa fee by over 100% to approx ₹87,731
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India raises concern as Australia increases student visa fee by over 100% to approx ₹87,731

Live Mint  

The Indian government said it has raised concerns over the Australian government’s decision to more than double the international student visa fee, from AUD 710 to AUD 1600, effective July 1, 2024. In a written reply to a query about the recent increase in student visa fees, Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, confirmed that the Australian …

Australia hiked international student visa fee from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600 from Jul 1: Govt
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Australia hiked international student visa fee from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600 from Jul 1: Govt

Hindustan Times  

The fee for international student visas was increased by Australia from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600 with effect from July 1, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. The hike in visa fees is expected to pose financial challenges to international students, including those from India, intending to pursue their studies in Australia, the minister further said. The written reply of …

From Australia to Poland, how visa changes are making studying abroad more difficult and expensive
3 months, 3 weeks ago

From Australia to Poland, how visa changes are making studying abroad more difficult and expensive

Firstpost  

New Zealand and Australia have doubled their student visa fees with the latter cutting its intake of international students by 20,000 and tightening up English language requirements, while the UK has barred international students from bringing their families over. Australia has doubled its student visa fees and cut its intake of international students, while the UK has changed its rules …

Australia limits international student enrolment to 2,70,000
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia limits international student enrolment to 2,70,000

The Hindu  

Australia will accept only 2,70,000 overseas students in 2025, the country’s education ministry announced Tuesday. “Subject to the passage of legislation before the Parliament, it will set a National Planning Level for new international student commencements of 270,000 for calendar year 2025,” says the media release published by the Australian Education Ministry on Tuesday. This system has given advantage to …

Australia caps foreign students to 270,000 in 2025 as part of a migration crackdown
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia caps foreign students to 270,000 in 2025 as part of a migration crackdown

Hindustan Times  

Australia will limit the number of foreign students to 270,000 in 2025 as part of a migration crackdown. Support for migration in Australia has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to a poll released by Essential Under the policy, the government will cap new international students at 145,000 for universities and 95,000 for the skills training sector, …

Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown

Hindustan Times  

By Renju Jose Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown SYDNEY, - Australia said on Tuesday it would limit the enrolment number of international students at 270,000 for 2025, as the government looks to rein in record migration that has contributed to a spike in home rental prices. The decision follows a raft of actions since last year …

The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four charts
3 months, 4 weeks ago

The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four charts

ABC  

The international education industry is big business. On Tuesday, they finally had some answers: The number of international students able to start their studies next year will be capped at 270,000 across the higher education and vocational sector under the government's planned reform, with individual limits to be placed on specific providers. "Even without legislative powers to cap international students, …

International students face uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration
4 months, 1 week ago

International students face uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration

Hindustan Times  

International students — long the golden goose for universities and colleges in advanced economies — face an increasingly uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration. And in Australia, where that ratio is even greater at one in 33, the government has proposed caps on foreign enrollments in universities and is targeting “dodgy providers.” The impact …

Fall in international student numbers could lead to 14,000 job losses, peak body warns amid concerns over caps
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fall in international student numbers could lead to 14,000 job losses, peak body warns amid concerns over caps

ABC  

Up to 14,000 workers could lose their jobs if the number of international students arriving in Australia continues to fall, the peak body for universities has warned. But on Tuesday a spokesperson for Education Minister Jason Clare rejected media reports that the government planned to set the cap on international students to 40 per cent of the student body, based …

Australia doubles student visa fees: The impact on Indian students explained
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia doubles student visa fees: The impact on Indian students explained

Firstpost  

Australia has increased visa fees for international students, making it costlier for them to study in the country. Australia’s visa reforms Australia’s hike in student visa fees has made it highest compared to countries like Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom. The Australian government suggests that “temporary graduates should depart Australia at the end of their …

Indian Students Aspiring To Study In Australia Could Be Impacted By Its Student Visa Fee Hike: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Students Aspiring To Study In Australia Could Be Impacted By Its Student Visa Fee Hike: Report

News 18  

Indian students, who make up the second largest group of foreign students in Australia, will likely be impacted by the new rules brought forth by the Australian government with respect to international student visas, the Hindustan Times said in a report. “The changes coming into force today will help restore integrity to our international education system, and create a migration …

Australia doubles student visa fees to curb migration, Indians likely to be hit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia doubles student visa fees to curb migration, Indians likely to be hit

India Today  

The Australian government has significantly increased the fees for international students, more than doubling the cost from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600. Furthermore, temporary visa holders, such as those on Temporary Graduate, Visitor, and Maritime Crew visas, will no longer be eligible to apply for a student visa while they are in Australia. The fee increase makes applying for an …

Australia moves to check visa hopping by international students
6 months, 1 week ago

Australia moves to check visa hopping by international students

India Today  

The Australian government is cracking down on visa hopping by international students and will tighten student visa application rules starting July 1. Certain temporary visa holders, including those on Temporary Graduate, Visitor, and Maritime Crew visas, will no longer be able to apply for a Student visa while in Australia. Australia aims to end visa hopping, where international students stay …

Group of Eight universities warn they are reliant on international student fees as government looks to cap enrolments
7 months, 1 week ago

Group of Eight universities warn they are reliant on international student fees as government looks to cap enrolments

ABC  

In short: International students make up the largest single source of income for many universities, excluding government grants. Group of Eight universities warn the federal government's proposed cap on international students may damage the sector. Australia's top eight universities say they are "reliant" on international student fees, warning the federal government's proposed caps on foreign enrolments could damage the sector. …

Oz Tightens Curbs on Indian Students Seeking Studies in Australia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Oz Tightens Curbs on Indian Students Seeking Studies in Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Making it more difficult for Indian students seeking admissions in its universities, the Australian government has further raised the financial threshold required for obtaining a student visa. The clampdown on student visas is said to be part of Australia's broader strategy to halve its annual immigration intake, amidst a scenario where visas granted to Indian students plummeted by 48% …

Australia tightens student visa rules, savings threshold raised: Here is how it will affect Indian applicants
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

The Australian government has recently tightened the norms for international students applying for a visa to enter the country, and the new rules will come into force from Friday, May 10. As per the updated regulations, the minimum threshold amount needed as savings to enter the country on a student visa has been increased substantially. “The financial capacity requirement has …

Australia hikes saving requirement for student visa, Indians likely to be hit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia hikes saving requirement for student visa, Indians likely to be hit

India Today  

In what could hit Indian students planning to study in Australia, the government of Anthony Albanese has announced another significant change to its visa requirements for international students. The changes include requiring international students to show proof of savings of at least AUD29,710 to qualify for a student visa. Australia's massive crackdown on student visas in its effort to cut …

Australia Student Visa: ‘No Further Stay’ clause, other new rules to be imposed from March 23. Details here
9 months ago

Australia Student Visa: ‘No Further Stay’ clause, other new rules to be imposed from March 23. Details here

Live Mint  

Australia Student Visa: The Australian government has tightened student visa rules in the country for foreign students to reduce the overall inflow of migrants. AUSTRALIA TIGHTENS GRIP ON STUDENT IMMIGRATION Among several measures, the Australian government will introduce the ‘Genuine Student Test’. According to reports, the measures for Australia student visa are slated to be imposed from this Saturday, March …

Genuine students needn’t worry about Australia’s new migration strategy, experts say
1 year ago

Genuine students needn’t worry about Australia’s new migration strategy, experts say

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the hullaballoo after the Australian government released its latest Migration Strategy on December 11, 2023, questions are being tossed around about the impact of the proclaimed 8 key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future immigration reform. With nearly 120,000 Indian students enrolled in Australia, all eyes are on the fate of Indian students aspiring …

Student visa fraud: 3 things to do to avoid getting duped, VFS Global cautions
1 year, 6 months ago

Student visa fraud: 3 things to do to avoid getting duped, VFS Global cautions

Live Mint  

With Canada, Australia, the UK, and the US being top choices, the need for student visas has reached unprecedented levels. Unfortunately, some students are falling prey to unscrupulous agents who exploit their dreams by offering fake visa papers in exchange for large sums of money. VFS Global, a visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, shared …

Study visa scam in Canada puts Indian students’ careers in jeopardy
1 year, 6 months ago

Study visa scam in Canada puts Indian students’ careers in jeopardy

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 13, 2023 16:51 IST - 3 MINS READ More than 700 college students from India are currently facing deportation from Canada after their college acceptance letters—which were used to apply for Canadian study visas almost four years ago—were found to be fake. “If there are now investigations into cases of misrepresentation, including those related to study permits, …

Australian universities ban Indian students from THESE 5 states amid visa fraud
1 year, 6 months ago

Australian universities ban Indian students from THESE 5 states amid visa fraud

Live Mint  

Two more Australian institutions - Federation University in Victoria and Western Sydney University in New South Wales have decided to prohibit the recruitment of students from certain Indian states amid the rise in the number of fraudulent visa applications. “The university has observed a significant increase in the proportion of visa applications being refused from some Indian regions by the …

Amid visa fraud concerns, Australian universities ban students from certain Indian states
1 year, 7 months ago

Amid visa fraud concerns, Australian universities ban students from certain Indian states

Firstpost  

An increase in fraudulent visa applications has prompted two other Australian institutions to prohibit recruiting students from certain Indian states, according to a media report. “The university has observed a significant increase in the proportion of visa applications being refused from some Indian regions by the Department of Home Affairs,” the Federation University’s letter to agents said. Australian universities, including …

International students faced with housing and cost-of-living stress say they were misled about Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

International students faced with housing and cost-of-living stress say they were misled about Australia

ABC  

Since moving to Melbourne to study, Kiki Zhang has been losing sleep, losing hair and suffering chest pains. Key points: International students say they had no idea the cost-of-living and rental crisis was so severe Many say they are being exploited and forced to live in expensive and uncomfortable housing Stories of the realities of studying in Australia are making …

Indian students face restrictions from five Aus universities for fraud applications
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian students face restrictions from five Aus universities for fraud applications

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: At least five Australian universities have placed bans or restrictions on students from some Indian states, amidst a surge in fraudulent applications from South Asia seeking to work –not study –in this country, according to a media report. An investigation by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald newspapers has obtained emails from within Victoria University, Edith Cowan University, …

5 Australian Universities Impose Restrictions On Indian Students Amidst Surge In Fraudulent Applications South Asia
1 year, 8 months ago

5 Australian Universities Impose Restrictions On Indian Students Amidst Surge In Fraudulent Applications South Asia

ABP News  

Melbourne: At least 5 Australian universities have imposed restrictions or bans on students from certain Indian states due to a rise in fraudulent applications from South Asia. The recent surge in fraudulent applications from South Asia seeking work rather than study opportunities in Australia has raised concerns among lawmakers and the education sector. The universities that have imposed restrictions on …

China rejects recognition of online learning, sends students back to Australia – Firstpost
1 year, 10 months ago

China rejects recognition of online learning, sends students back to Australia – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Sydney: Australia is preparing for the arrival of thousands of Chinese students, the education minister said on Monday, days after China’s education ministry warned students enrolled overseas that online learning would no longer be recognised. But with three weeks to go before Australian universities start, the Chinese Ministry of Education’s Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange said on Saturday it …

After COVID isolation, Australia struggles to bring students back
2 years, 8 months ago

After COVID isolation, Australia struggles to bring students back

Al Jazeera  

Australian universities are facing huge losses as international students look elsewhere to study despite reopened borders. Last year, Pakistani student Alee Khalid paid Southern Cross University 8,000 Australian dollars to study computer science on the mutually held assumption Australia’s borders would soon reopen. The university, which is based in northern New South Wales, also pointed out the Australian government’s border …

Australian universities’ allure dims for Chinese, Indian students
3 years, 1 month ago

Australian universities’ allure dims for Chinese, Indian students

Al Jazeera  

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Raj Kiran Grewal, who lives in Mohali in India’s Punjab state, saw Australia as the ideal place to do her MBA. “I am really frustrated with the way the college and immigration treated the stranded overseas people including international students, and family members of the people living in Australia as well,” she added, explaining how …

Indian students unable to reach Australia due to travel restrictions
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian students unable to reach Australia due to travel restrictions

The Hindu  

When 19-year old Pranavi Jamwal got admission last year into one of the world’s top ten political science programmes at Australia’s top university which has produced Nobel Laureates and Prime Ministers, she was thrilled. But what is positive is that two states, including Australia's largest state, only last week announced pilot programmes to demonstrate not just to the federal government, …

Australian universities DUMB DOWN their courses in case foreign students can't understand English
4 years, 4 months ago

Australian universities DUMB DOWN their courses in case foreign students can't understand English

Daily Mail  

Some of Australia's most elite universities are being forced to dumb down their lectures for foreign students who cannot understand English out of fear they will complain in large and 'highly organised' groups, lecturers have claimed. One anonymous professor at a leading Sydney university said even the slightest issue with exams could lead to joint complaints signed by 100 aggrieved …

Australian government announce huge changes to international student visas during COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

Australian government announce huge changes to international student visas during COVID-19 pandemic

Daily Mail  

Changes have been made to international student visas to support Australian jobs and keep the industry competitive amid the coronavirus pandemic. When the country closed its international borders to slow the spread of COVID-19, the education sector took a large hit Minister for Education Dan Tehan said the changes should give international students confidence in visa arrangements Student visas will …

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