Australia Increases Scrutiny on Student Visas from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan
Australia Tightens Student Visa Scrutiny: India Moved to Highest-Risk Category Along with Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan – Effective January 8, 2026 In a significant policy shift impacting thousands of aspiring international students, Australia has reclassified India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan as Evidence Level 3 (highest-risk) countries under its Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF). The change, effective from January 8, 2026, introduces stricter documentation requirements, more thorough […]



