Rising numbers of international students forced the Government to clamp down on immigration last year. Photo: GettyRising numbers of former international students in low-grade jobs forced the Government to tighten immigration rules last year, official papers show. Officials predicted the rise - driven by the Government's aim to increase revenue from international students to $5 billion a year - would breach the upper limits of both the Skilled Migrant Category and total residency approvals. Former international students earn less than domestic students in nearly every occupation except health and nursing, the briefing papers show. The briefing says about 40 per cent of international students enrol at private training establishments (PTEs) which cater only for foreigners and receive no government funding.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 02, 2017 19:48 UTC