Australia rejects 38% of Sri Lanka student visa applications as integrity rules tighten
Australia has begun a crackdown on visa approvals, rejecting visas for international students at record rates since the beginning of 2026. Applications from students belonging to Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Bhutan have been the worst affected, facing massive cuts as compared to 2025 visa approvals. The refusal rates on visa applications by international university students reached 32.5% in…
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