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UK graduate visa vital for local economies, city leaders tell MAC

Councillors urge government not to place restrictions on post-study work rights Source

Australia must hard cap international student numbers

The Albanese governmentโ€™s soft โ€œcrackdownโ€ on dodgy student visa applications has seen rejection rates rise, especially for second-tier educational providers: According to the following chart from Justin Fabo at Antipodean Macro, student visa grant rates have sharply decreased this year, indicating lower numbers in the future: This fall in student visa grants has been led Source

Foreign exchange: What could a stronger pound and dollar mean for international students this year? – ICEF Monitor

In the first months of 2024, immigration policy changes in Australia, Canada, and the UK have been a major focus of attention in our industry as they affect so many students and educators. But policy disruptions are not the only development influencing studentsโ€™ decision-making about study abroad this year. Another issue is that the UKโ€ฆ Source

Chinese do better than others in student visa crackdown

Nearly every Chinese student who applies for a visa to study at an Australian university gets approved. Itโ€™s a different story for others. Source

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This site provides Australian education providers with the Confirmation-of-Enrolment (CoE) facilities required for compliance with the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Legislation Source

“No grace period”: The consequences Indian students will face if caught protesting in US universities

Indian students in the US are facing uncertainty due to Israeli-Palestinian conflict disruptions. Protesters risk detention, impacting their F-1 visa status. Experts warn of serious consequences like removal from the US for violating visa rules. Source

Government baulks at hard caps on foreign student numbers

The Albanese government is shying away from a Canadian-style hard cap on foreign student numbers and will opt for more nuanced measures to control migration. Source

Immigration and citizenship Website

Find out about Australian visas, immigration and citizenship. Source

Home Secretary action delivering major cut in migration

Robust Home Secretary action has driven an almost 80% fall in student dependant applications in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Source