The department said the update was intended to help manage “emerging integrity issues” while still allowing genuine students ...

Australia has tightened checks for student visa applicants from India as it moved India into the 'highest-risk' category along with Nepal, Bangladesh .

Australia has re-rated India under its student visa framework, increasing scrutiny but not shutting doors for genuine ...

India moved to highest-risk rating level in terms of a Australia's Simplified Student Visa Framework, as per a new report. Here's what the EL3 rating means.

Under Australia's Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF), countries and providers are assigned an evidence level based on ...

I reported earlier in the week on the massive rise in bridging visas, which has been driven by former international students.

Australia has rolled out tougher screening norms for student visa applicants, placing India in its highest immigration risk ...

Effective January 8, 2026, Australia’s Home Affairs has flagged an alert for student visa applicants from India. Like those ...

Australia’s move to place India in its highest student visa risk category has significant implications for Indian students ...

Australia has moved India to the highest student visa risk category under revised Assessment Levels effective January 8, 2026 ...

Australia has elevated India to its highest-risk category for student visas, implementing stricter scrutiny for Indian ...