Australia’s new migration policy has positive prospects for Indian students and professionals

Under the new migration strategy, there will be heightened scrutiny of applicants’ antecedents and English language proficiency

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Australia recently unveiled its new migration policy on December 11, signaling a significant shift in its approach to immigration. This futuristic reform aims to address existing issues in the immigration system, incorporating over 25 policy commitments and key actions.

Under the new migration strategy, there will be heightened scrutiny of applicants’ antecedents and English language proficiency. Despite these changes, sources suggest that Indian students and professionals are unlikely to face adverse effects, as Australia remains welcoming to this demographic.

Australia’s new migration policy appears to present positive prospects for Indian students and professionals, maintaining a favorable environment for educational and career opportunities in the country

The overarching goal of the strategy is to reduce the annual immigration intake to approximately 250,000, aligning with pre-COVID levels. However, assurances have been made that the new policy will not impede the opportunities for Indian students, who will still be able to work temporarily in Australia post-graduation, thanks to the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA).

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green emphasized the commitment to uphold agreements made under the AI-ECTA, ensuring that Indian graduates can stay on a Temporary Graduate Visa for varying durations based on their academic achievements.

With around 120,000 Indian students enrolled in Australia as of August 2023, they constitute the second-largest group of foreign students. The sources also highlight that the rigorous scrutiny of English language proficiency is unlikely to affect Indian students, who have historically performed well in this aspect.

Australia’s new migration policy appears to present positive prospects for Indian students and professionals, maintaining a favorable environment for educational and career opportunities in the country.

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