How Australia's tighter visa rules might affect international students' study and migration pathways

VNExpress - Oct 10, 2026

The path to settling in Australia is no longer as straightforward as it once was, and foreign students with genuine study goals are likely to face fewer challenges compared to those seeking permanent residency through education, experts say.

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