How Australia's tighter visa rules might affect international students' study and migration pathways
The path to settling in Australia is no longer as straightforward as it once was, and foreign students with genuine study goals are likely to face fewer challenges compared to those seeking permanent residency through education, experts say.
Australia has introduced stricter visa rules that could impact international students' study and migration pathways. On October 2, the government announced that international students will no longer be allowed to progress to higher levels of study, and repeat enrollment in the same or lower-level courses is prohibited. Additionally, most foreign students can no longer apply for student visas within Australia and must do so from outside the country.
The Department of Home Affairs has also announced that foreign students will no longer be able to bring partners and children to study with them, except for certain exemptions. The student visa refusal rate has reached a decade-high of 24.2%, causing uncertainty among applicants like Hong Hai from Hai Phong, who plans to pursue vocational training in Tasmania.
The Australian government has taken various measures to control net migration, including raising student visa fees, shortening post-study work periods, and increasing financial proof requirements. While the new policies may have a greater impact on those primarily seeking visa extensions and migration pathways, experts note that those with genuine study goals will still face challenges.
Professionals advise Vietnamese students and those in postgraduate research programs to carefully consider their education choices and financial situations to adapt to the changing environment.
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