Australia slows some foreign student visas after cap plan fails
Australia will try to rein in a spike in international student arrivals by imposing different speeds of visa processing, in the latest effort by the center-left government to cut migration numbers ahead of an expected tight election.
Education Minister Jason Clare on Thursday announced the new ministerial direction, which he said would prioritize the processing of visa applications for those universities and colleges “that are operating sustainably.”
Under the changes, there will be two categories of visa processing: high priority and standard. Education providers will receive quick approvals up until they hit 80% of their international student allotment, which was previously flagged under legislation to cap arrivals. After that, visas will be processed at a slower pace.
ALSO READ: Australia introduces new Skills in Demand Visa. What Indians need to know
(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)
The ministerial direction is a fallback option after legislation to cap international student allocations at universities and skills colleges was rejected by the parliament. The center-right opposition decided to vote against the plan, despite insisting it wanted to see caps on international students as well.
Artificial Intelligence(AI)
AI for Everyone: Understanding and Applying the Basics on Artificial Intelligence
By — Ritesh Vajariya, Generative AI Expert
Marketing
Modern Marketing Masterclass by Seth Godin
By — Seth Godin, Former dot com Business Executive and Best Selling Author
Office
