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Australia moves India to highest student visa risk category, scrutiny to increase

Australia has moved India into its highest-risk category for student visa applicants, a decision that will result in stricter scrutiny and longer processing timelines for thousands of prospective students. The change, implemented under Australia’s Simplified Student Visa Framework, takes effect from January 8, 2026, and represents an out-of-cycle reclassification driven by concerns over emerging integrity risks in the student visa system. Under the revised framework, India has bee

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12 Jan 2026 07:11 AM 160 views

Australia moves India to highest student visa risk category, scrutiny to increase

Australia has moved India into its highest-risk category for student visa applicants, a decision that will result in stricter scrutiny and longer processing timelines for thousands of prospective students. The change, implemented under Australia’s Simplified Student Visa Framework, takes effect from January 8, 2026, and represents an out-of-cycle reclassification driven by concerns over emerging integrity risks in the student visa system. Under the revised framework, India has bee

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OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

Thousands of Indian students studying in the United States are facing growing uncertainty over their post-graduation career prospects as new immigration policies and enforcement actions threaten the stability of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and H-1B visa systems. The OPT program has long served as a bridge for international students transitioning from study to work, but recent developments suggest that this once-reliable path may soon become more complex and costly. The anx

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16 Oct 2025 11:13 AM 648 views

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

Thousands of Indian students studying in the United States are facing growing uncertainty over their post-graduation career prospects as new immigration policies and enforcement actions threaten the stability of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and H-1B visa systems. The OPT program has long served as a bridge for international students transitioning from study to work, but recent developments suggest that this once-reliable path may soon become more complex and costly. The anx

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Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

Australia has announced a significant increase in its student visa application fee, raising it to AUD 2,000, effective July 1, 2025. This sharp hike, now making Australia the most expensive destination for student visas among major English-speaking countries, is expected to generate AUD 760 million over the next four years. The government justifies this increase as part of its efforts to manage the growing international education sector sustainably, ensuring equi

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05 Jul 2025 04:44 AM 483 views

Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

Australia has announced a significant increase in its student visa application fee, raising it to AUD 2,000, effective July 1, 2025. This sharp hike, now making Australia the most expensive destination for student visas among major English-speaking countries, is expected to generate AUD 760 million over the next four years. The government justifies this increase as part of its efforts to manage the growing international education sector sustainably, ensuring equi

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Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

The Trump administration has ordered US consulates worldwide to pause new student visa interviews, as reported by Politico. This directive comes as part of a broader effort to implement social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States. The move is expected to create significant delays in visa processing and could also put a financial strain on US universities that depend heavily on international student enrolment. According to documents signe

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28 May 2025 00:55 AM 751 views

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

The Trump administration has ordered US consulates worldwide to pause new student visa interviews, as reported by Politico. This directive comes as part of a broader effort to implement social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States. The move is expected to create significant delays in visa processing and could also put a financial strain on US universities that depend heavily on international student enrolment. According to documents signe

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Australia moves India to highest student visa risk category, scrutiny to increase

Australia moves India to highest student visa risk category, scrutiny to increase

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

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Australia moves India to highest student visa risk category, scrutiny to increase

Australia moves India to highest student visa risk category, scrutiny to increase

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

OPT and H-1B reforms threaten work opportunities for Indian graduates in the U.S.

Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

Australia Increases Student Visa Application Fee to AUD 2,000: Impacts on International Education

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

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