Labor targets ‘visa hopping’ international students in crackdown on ‘permanently temporary’ migration
Migration agents and lawyers ‘selling false hope’ to people seeking to stay in Australia also in government’s sights as it seeks to reduce overseas arrivals “Visa hopping” international students, migration agents and lawyers trying to “game” the migration system will be targeted by the government, as Labor unveils a further crackdown. The changes announced on Friday mean international students…
The Australian government is targeting "visa hopping" international students as part of a crackdown on migration. International students will soon need to apply for a separate visa to transfer courses.
This move is part of a broader effort to reduce overseas arrivals and address concerns about migration agents and lawyers "selling false hope" to people seeking to stay in Australia.
The changes also build on previously announced rules that prevent students from transferring to a lower-grade course, such as switching from a bachelor or masters' degree to a vocational program.
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