Dear Telugu community people,here we brought up some important update about Australia has recently increased the financial requirements for student visas, marking a significant policy adjustment in response to surging migration and rental market pressures.
Australia Raises Student Visa Financial Bar :
- Australia increases financial requirements for international student visas.
- New financial requirement set at A$29,710 ($19,576), effective from Friday.
- This marks the second increase within seven months, following an earlier rise from A$21,041 to A$24,505 in October.
- The adjustment aims to manage record migration levels and tackle issues of student exploitation.
Stricter Student Visa Regulations in Australia Amid Migration Surge :
- Broader efforts to tighten student visa rules in response to post-COVID-19 migration surge.
- Surge in migration since 2022 lifting of restrictions adds strain to Australia’s rental market.
- Government increased English language requirements for student visas in March.
- New policies aim to prevent students from exploiting loopholes to extend their stay.
Australia Targets Dodgy Education Providers, Tightens Student Visa Rules :
- The Australian government issued warning letters to 34 education providers over exploitative recruitment practices.
- Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil stated these institutions could face significant penalties for misconduct.
- O’Neil emphasized that actions are being taken to eliminate “dodgy providers” that harm the sector’s reputation and exploit individuals.
Student Surge Boosts Economy, Raises Rent in Australia :
- International education contributed A$36.4 billion ($24 billion) to Australia’s economy in 2022/23.
- A significant increase in migration, mainly due to international students, has driven up rental costs nationwide.
- Net immigration in Australia surged by 60% to a record 548,800 in the year ending September 30, 2023.
Australia to Halve Migration Intake in Historic Cut :
- The Australian government plans to significantly reduce migration rates, aiming to halve the current intake over the next two years.
- Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil highlighted this as potentially the largest drop in migration in Australia’s history, excluding periods of war or pandemic.
- Government’s new migration strategy aims to manage migration rates, sustain the rental market, and uphold integrity in the international education sector.
Why is Australia getting stricter?
Australia has tightened visa rules for international students amid rising migration. The stricter regulations announced are part of efforts to manage international student influx.
Australia tightens student visa rules: 4 major changes :
1.Language proficiency :
English language requirements for student and graduate visas has been increased.
Temporary Graduate visa applicants will now need to get an IELTS score of 6.5, up from 6.0. Those applying for a student visa will need a minimum score of 6.0.
2.Financial proof requirements :
The financial requirements for student visa applicants have also been increased. Students who want to study in the country will now need to demonstrate savings of at least $24,505 – a 17 per cent hike from previous levels.
3.Educational intent :
A new “genuine student test” has been introduced to further crack down on international students who look to come to Australia primarily to work, while the imposition of “no further stay” conditions will be used on more visitor visas.
The Genuine Student Test replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement and will be used filter out applicants who might not be coming to Australia with genuine academic goals. Applications deemed high-risk will under .
4.Clampdown on institutes :
Under the new rules, the Australian government has the power to suspend education providers from recruiting international students if they repeatedly break rules.