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Slow visa approval rates add to strain at Australian universities

The PIE News

Historically low visa approval rates for international students could dent Australia’s appeal at a time when it should be gaining an advantage over other competitor destinations, stakeholders have indicated. September 2023 was the nadir for the sector with an approval rate of just 66.4% Their visas are yet to be processed.

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Suggestion to impose cap in Aus “shortsighted”

The PIE News

Key sector stakeholders have already rejected the idea of a formal cap, despite some suggesting there is an informal cap in place around slow visa approval rates. A visa hike could be included in the May budget , which might hit students hoping to enrol in Australian universities.