India’s student visa assessment level for Australia has moved from Level 3 to Level 2, easing documentation requirements such as upfront financial evidence and course-specific English tests.

Speaking in Parliament, Prof. Prasad cited official statistics to counter what he described as “myth and misinformation” promoted by the Opposition.

Most undocumented immigrants came from over 18 countries and entered the U.S. through the southern border.

“I have encouraged him to come to Australia as well. We need more competition in the supermarket sector.”

The report commended Canberra’s “serious and sustained efforts,” highlighting that in 2024 authorities initiated 200 investigations, prosecuted 66 alleged traffickers, and secured 60 convictions – a dramatic increase from the previous year.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking to speak with the manager and the individual she referred to as her brother.

Amandeep and Stiven Singh, in Australia since 2009 on bridging visas, were recently told their permanent residency was denied and must leave by November.

The growing hostility is also seeping into the political discourse, further deepening divisions.

CoHNA described the incident as “deeply disturbing” and said it reflects a broader pattern of intimidation and discrimination faced by Indo-Canadians.

California, where illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh was granted a CDL despite failing both an English test and a traffic sign assessment, was singled out as the worst offender with more than a quarter of non-domiciled CDLs reviewed in the state had been improperly issued.