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Australia's International Education Sector Contracts Amid Visa Crackdown and Higher Costs
International student enrollment in Australia drops significantly as tighter visa rules, increased fees, and policy uncertainty dampen appeal.
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Canada Imposes $1.5 Million Penalties to Crackdown on Unauthorized Immigration Consultants
The Canadian government has introduced severe new financial penalties of up to $1.5 million to deter fraudulent and unauthorized immigration and citizenship representatives.
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As Student Visa Restrictions and Penalties Reshape Global Mobility, Nations Pivot Toward Tighter Controls
Governments across major destination countries are overhauling their immigration frameworks, balancing economic reliance on foreign labor and students against mounting domestic pressures. From severe financial penalties for unauthorized consultants i