Australian government has said that recent international student visa grants are down by 35% on the previous year, as it brings in important new changes visa requirements and a new ‘no further stay’ rule on visitor visas.
There are debates about what constitutes a ‘genuine’ student in key study destinations. What can the sector expect in 2024?
Institutions have welcomed Australia’s decision to close a loophole allowing students to switch providers but some believe the measures don’t go far enough.
A new overhaul in student visa processes in Australia could permit applicants to migrate to the country via education as government seeks to bolster the workforce.
International education providers have voiced their consternation after the Department of Immigration and Border Protection signed off on a review into the effectiveness of the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criteria - which has raised concerns in the sector since 2012 - without any industry consultation.
