Australia Tightens Foreign Student Visa Rules: Following Failed Cap Policy
Australia is taking significant steps to manage the influx of international students by altering its visa processing framework following the failure of a proposed cap on student admissions. This move comes amid rising concerns over net migration….Read More
Australia’s Net Migration Slumps 16% to 446,000 as Arrivals Fall 10% to 667,000
Australia’s net migration has experienced a notable decline, dropping by 16% to 446,000 for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. This marks the first decrease in net overseas migration….Read More
Australia Launches New In-Demand Skills Visa
Australia has recently introduced the In-Demand Skill Visa, a significant update to its immigration framework to address labour shortages and provide a clearer pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers….Read More
Australia Enacts Strict New Anti-Migration Laws
Australia’s recent legislative shift towards stricter immigration controls has sparked significant controversy and concern among human rights advocates, legal experts, and the broader community….Read More
Australia Launches Mobility Scheme for Talented Early-Professionals (MATES) Targeting India
The Australian government recently announced the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES), a new visa initiative to attract young Indian graduates and early-career professionals….Read More
Australia To Apply New Student Visa Caps: International Students In A Bind
Australia is undergoing significant changes to its visa policies for international students, aimed at regulating the influx of applicants and ensuring that only genuine students gain entry. These changes, which include a cap on student enrollments and stricter visa requirements, will take effect starting January 1, 2025…..Read More
Australia’s new Working Holiday Maker visa program, 40,000 Indians apply
The launch of Australia’s new Working Holiday Maker visa program has sparked remarkable interest among Indian youth. Within two weeks, approximately 40,000 applications were submitted for just 1,000 available spots….Read More
Australia’s Bridging Visa Holders Reach Record Numbers
Recent government data reveals that Australia is experiencing the highest number of bridging visa holders in its history, highlighting the ongoing challenges within the immigration system…..Read More
Australia made Changes to the Subclass 400 Visa
Australia has recently implemented significant changes to its Subclass 400 Temporary Work Visa to tighten regulations and ensure that the visa is used appropriately for short-term, specialized work….Read More
Reasons for Student Visa caps disclosed by the Government
Since Education Minister Jason Clare declared his intention to do so, the rationale behind introducing legislation to enable student caps has been confusing for many. This has been clarified by the most recent announcement regarding the student limit level….Read More
Australia Must Balance Migration Benefits with Challenges
When the economy is struggling, we often look for someone to blame, and things aren’t going well right now. The GDP figures released on Wednesday show that the economy has taken a hit, and people’s incomes are going down….. Read More
Changes to the rules that could allow violent offenders to maintain their visas
Andrew Giles’ decision to raise the threshold for ministerial reconsideration of character cancellations increased the risk that criminals convicted of severe offences may retain their visas…. Read More
Australia to Cap International Student Intake at 270,000 for 2025
The federal government has finally disclosed the limit for international students in Australia, following months of speculation. In 2025, the threshold for international students enrolling in a course will be 270,000. This threshold encompasses both vocational and higher education courses… Read More