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Australian student visa refusal rate 2026 infographic showing refusal statistics for China, India and Nepal with a student holding a visa refusal notice in Australia.
Migration

Australian Student Visa Refusal Rate Hits 10-Year High in 2026: What Students Need to Know

At a Glance Australian student visa refusals have reached a 10-year high, with the overall refusal rate reported at 24.2% in June 2026. Nepali and Indian applicants face particularly high refusal rates, with more than 51% of applications from Nepal and over 40% from India refused during 2025–26. The Genuine Student requirement remains a major focus. Applicants need a clear, consistent explanation linking their course, education, work history, and future career plans. Since 1 June 2026, most student visa refusal reviews at the ART are generally decided without an oral hearing, which makes strong written submissions and evidence even more

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10 Sep 2026
Student Visa Australia guide showing an Australian passport, Student Visa application documents, study checklist and Sydney landmarks.
Migration

Student Visa Conditions Australia: 8105, 8202, 8501 & Other Rules Explained

Student Visa Conditions sets the rules that international students must follow while holding a Subclass 500 Student Visa. The Migration Regulations currently require primary Subclass 500 holders to comply with conditions including 8105, 8202, 8208, 8501, 8516, 8517, 8532, and 8533. Other conditions may also apply depending on individual circumstances. At Emigrate Lawyers, our immigration lawyers assist international students with Student Visa conditions, visa compliance issues, Home Affairs notices, visa cancellations, refusals, and ART reviews. At a Glance Condition 8105 controls when and how much a primary Student Visa holder can work. Condition 8202 requires students to maintain appropriate enrolment

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09 Sep 2026
Graduate Diploma of Management Learning student visa update showing CoE restrictions for new international students from 5 October 2026.
Migration

Cancellation under ESOS Act of BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Australia has taken unprecedented action against new international student enrolments in the Graduate Diploma of Management Learning (BSB80120) after the Government identified significant integrity concerns connected with the course. Assistant Minister for International Education Julian Hill MP made the Education Services for Overseas Students (Specified Classes of Courses for Automatic Suspension and Cancellation) Instrument 2026 under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act). The Government registered the instrument on 4 September 2026, and it commenced on 5 September 2026. However, the key restrictions for students and CRICOS providers take effect from 5 October 2026. From that date,

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07 Sep 2026
Genuine Student Requirements image showing a student reviewing visa documents with an Australian passport, checklist, education books and Australia map.
Migration

Genuine Student Requirements: What DHA Officers Look for in Student Visa Applications

What Department of Home Affairs Officers Look for in a Student Visa Application? Documents released by the Department of Home Affairs under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 provide valuable insight into how visa officers are trained to assess the Genuine Student requirement for the Student visa application (subclass 500). The released material includes Departmental training slides, standard operating procedures, case studies, and internal guidance concerning student visa decision-making. While significant portions have been redacted under section 47E(d) of the FOI Act, the documents still reveal the factors that may strengthen—or undermine—a student visa application. For prospective international students, the

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21 Jul 2026
Visa fee 2026 changes affect Australian visa applicants. Learn about new visa charges, costs, risks and why early advice matters.
Migration

Australian Visa Fees Rise from 1 July 2026: Updated Costs and Price Changes

Australian visa fees, costs, and application prices changed from 1 July 2026, and many applicants can no longer afford to treat their visa application casually. These increased visa fees and higher application costs affect people planning to study, work, sponsor a partner, apply for skilled migration, bring family to Australia, sponsor workers, apply for citizenship, or respond to a visa issue. For many applicants, this is not just a government update. It is a warning sign. The Australian migration system is becoming more expensive, more competitive, and less forgiving of mistakes. With visa prices and application fees continuing to rise,

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01 Jul 2026