Who will be more affected by the new changes brought to the Australian student visa?

Niraj Shrestha (right) spoke to SBS Nepali about recent visa changes and it's impact on visa grant trends.

Niraj Shrestha (right) spoke to SBS Nepali about recent visa changes and its impact on visa grant trends. Credit: Getty Images/Dave & Les Jacobs, Supplied/Niraj Shrestha

The Australian government has recently introduced a Genuine Student test for those applying for a student visa. Migration agent Niraj Shrestha spoke to SBS Nepali about what is involved in the GS test and why it has made it difficult for student visa applicants with the sole intention of extending their visa period.




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