Australian Immigration Authorities deported 55 Indian students on the grounds of ‘breaches’ like failure to maintain an enrolment. The students were intercepted by immigration authorities at the airport and deported back to their home countries within 72 hours. These students were among over 150 students whose visas were canceled on returning to Australia in the last financial year. Indians are cons....Read More

Australia has made the student visa process for international students swifter and less complicated. Peter Varghese, Australian High Commissioner to India, welcomed the modifications suggested. He said the modifications in visa requirements are worth it and the changes may improve the competitiveness of Australian Education Sector in the world. The newly modified student visas will be beneficial for students who get enrolled for bachelor and higher degree courses.  They will have to fulfill ....Read More

The government of Australia worried by continued decrease in the Australian student migration has determined to loosen up the visa norms. The decision regarding the simplification of visa rules has been agreed by Michael Knight, Former New South Wales Minister. The government of Australia acknowledged the recommendations submitted by Michael Knight. Equal level of evaluation for all overseas students despite their country of passport is included in the recommendations, and for Australian stud....Read More

According to recently held Inaugural Australia India Conference in Melbourne, Australia is dedicated about enhancing the education and training ties with India. Senator Jacinta Collins, Australian Parliamentary Secretary for School Education had declared governments support for this and promised to strengthen Australian-India association through bilateral education. Australia and India discussed about various prospects of education, training and research collaboration last month when Senator ....Read More

The government of Australia has reduced the financial restrictions in the immigration norms for encouraging overseas students to come to Australia for higher studies.  According to the new amendment, students with low financial resources can apply for higher education visas. According to Michael Knight’s reforms, valid students will be permitted visas even if they don’t have sufficient funds to show the immigration authorities. Prior to this amendment in visa rules, students applying ....Read More