PhD students seek response to student visa applications after lengthy delays

The students have launched an online media campaign

Source: SBS

Almost 300 Iranian PhD students are lobbying the federal government for responses to their student visa applications after receiving scholarships to Australian universities. Many have been waiting a year, on average, without any response, with academics warning Australia risks losing out on crucial research.



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PhD students seek response to student visa applications after lengthy delays | SBS Kurdish