Australian international student visa approval rate for Colombians drops from 96% to 25% in a year.

Australia's international student visa approval rate for Colombians has dropped from 96% to 25% in a year, indicating a shift in focus from selecting the best candidates to rapidly reducing migrant numbers. This decision impacts hopeful students like Ana Maria, a successful Colombian civil engineer, and the Australian international education sector, incurring significant costs from politically-driven choices.