Australia Student Visa Onshore Application Rules from 2 Oct 2026
Australia student visa onshore rules changed on 2 October 2026. Most people must now apply from outside Australia. See who is exempt and what to do ne…
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Australia Student Visa Dependants Ban Starts 2 October 2026
Australia student visa dependants rules changed on 2 October 2026. Most new applicants cannot include a partner or children. See exemptions and next s…
482 Skills in Demand Visa 2026: New Salary Threshold, Fees and PR Pathway
The 482 visa salary threshold rose to A$79,423 from 1 July 2026. Why some sites say A$79,499, new fees, the occupation list and the 186 PR pathway.
Sydney Student Cost of Living 2026: Rent, Visa Money and What You Can Earn
Sydney student cost of living in 2026: record rents, the A$29,710 visa funds rule, A$2,500 visa fee, transport costs and what 48 hours a fortnight rea…
Australia PR 2026-27: 189, 190 and 491 Places, Cuts and Invitation Rounds
Australia PR 2026-27 keeps 185,000 places, but regional 491 places drop sharply while employer-sponsored and 189 rise. Invitation rounds, points and s…
485 Visa 2026: A$5,750 Fee, Age Limit 35 and How Long You Can Stay
The 485 visa fee rose twice in 2026, to A$5,750 from 1 July. Age limit, stay length by degree, extra years for Indian graduates, and a full cost check…
Minimum Wage Australia 2026: What International Students Really Earn
The minimum wage in Australia rose to A$26.44 an hour from 1 July 2026 (A$33.05 casual). What international students earn, work limits, tax and your r…
Australia Student Visa Refusal Rate 2026: What Nepal and India Data Shows
Australia student visa refusal rates hit a 10-year high in 2026, with Nepal above 51% and India above 40%. What changed, and how to avoid a refusal.
Australia Genuine Student Requirement: How to Answer the 4 Questions (With Examples)
Since 23 March 2024, Australian student visa applicants answer four short questions under the Genuine Student (GS) requirement. Each answer can be up to 150…
Study in Australia from Nepal: Student Visa 500 Guide (Genuine Student, Work, 485)
If you plan to study in Australia from Nepal, you will apply for the Student visa (subclass 500). This guide covers the Genuine Student requirement,…