Australia Revises Student Visa Rules, Prioritizing Enrollment Thresholds

Imagine schools in Australia can only have a certain number of new international students each year.

The government gives each school a number, like a goal.

If a school has too many students, more than 115% of their goal, the government will process visa applications for new students from that school more slowly.

This helps make sure students are spread out nicely across different schools, including those in smaller towns.

Some students, like those with scholarships or from nearby countries, will still get their visas processed quickly.

This new rule helps the government manage how many international students come to Australia each year.