Conflict Sparks Visa Hopping, Asylum Crackdown

Australia cracks down on visa hopping as conflict drives asylum seekers and tourists to exploit temporary visas. From February 2, 2026, visitor and Temporary Graduate visa holders can no longer switch to student visas onshore, forcing offshore applications to curb indefinite stays. Stricter Genuine Student assessments, higher English thresholds like IELTS 6.0 for students, and bans on education agent commissions for onshore transfers tighten integrity.