Starting 1 July 2025, Australia will increase skilled visa income thresholds by 4.6% to align with wage growth. This update affects key visa streams like the Skills in Demand (subclass 482), Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), and regional visas. Discover what these changes mean for applicants and employers, which salary levels are impacted, and how to ensure your nomination meets the new requirements.

The UK is planning tougher visa rules for people from Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka, making it harder for them to get work or study visas. This move targets applicants suspected of overstaying or using legal visas to later claim asylum, which allows them to stay in the UK longer. The government is developing new profiling methods to identify and restrict such cases, aiming to reduce abuse of the immigration system. Full details will be released in an upcoming white paper.

Australia’s 2025 election could reshape international student visas. Both major parties propose steep visa fee hikes-up to AUD$5,000-and tighter post-study work rights, risking Australia’s global appeal. Education leaders warn these changes may deter students, especially for short courses, and urge stable, affordable policies. With rising costs and uncertainty, Australia’s reputation as a top study destination is on the line.