The department said the update was intended to help manage “emerging integrity issues” while still allowing genuine students ...

Australia has upgraded India to Assessment Level 3 (AL3), the highest risk category under its student visa framework, ...

Out-of-cycle re-rating under Australia’s student visa framework will mean stricter scrutiny and longer processing times for ...

India`s student visa category in Australia shifted to Evidence Level 3 on Jan 8. Understand the new financial & academic ...

Australia has tightened checks for student visa applicants from India, moving it to the 'highest risk' category along with ...

Australia has reclassified India into its highest-risk category for student visa applications, marking an unusual mid-cycle ...

Australia has moved India to the highest student visa risk category under revised Assessment Levels effective January 8, 2026 ...

Australia has moved India, along with Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan, to its highest student visa risk category. The decision ...

The move came after reports of “fake degree busts” in India, which had reached international media, the report says.

India moved to highest-risk rating level in terms of a Australia's Simplified Student Visa Framework, as per a new report.

Australia’s 2025–2026 Migration Strategy reshapes post-study work for international graduates, tightening visa durations, ...

Australia places India in Evidence Level 3—top risk—for student visas, tightening checks on funds and intent amid integrity ...