A wave of USCIS holds and a widened travel ban are converging in 2026. What’s changing behind the scenes, who feels the impact most, and why timelines are becoming harder to predict.
USCIS in 2026: Expanded Processing Holds, 39-Country Pause and the New Travel Ban Read Post »
From August 2026, New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will include two new residence pathways, reduced work‑experience requirements and simplified wage rules. This explainer outlines the official changes, who benefits and how the new system fits into New Zealand’s broader “Going for Growth” strategy.
New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Visa Category: Two New Pathways from August 2026 Read Post »
The EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum will apply from 12 June 2026, reshaping border screening, asylum procedures, solidarity and returns across the bloc. This explainer outlines the main pillars of the Pact, the EU’s Common Implementation Plan and what national implementation plans mean for governments, NGOs and migrants.
The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum: What Changes by 12 June 2026? Read Post »
From 1 January 2025, all onshore Student visa (subclass 500) applications must include a Confirmation of Enrolment, with Letters of Offer no longer accepted. This explainer sets out what changed, who is affected and how students and providers should adjust to the new rule.
Australia Onshore Student Visa Changes 2025: CoE Now Required at Lodgement Read Post »
Effective 1 January 2026, USCIS has raised certain immigration‑related fees under H.R. 1’s CPI‑linked mechanism. This detailed explainer sets out the legal basis in the 2025 Federal Register rule, identifies the key fee categories affected, and outlines what applicants and employers should check before filing in 2026.
USCIS Immigration Fees in 2026: Detailed Guide to H.R. 1 Inflation Increases Read Post »
The UK is tightening immigration in 2026. Higher English requirements, tougher settlement routes and targeted rule changes are already in motion. Here’s what the reforms really mean—and who they affect.
UK Immigration in 2026: Higher English, Earned Settlement and Key HC 1491 Rule Changes Read Post »
Canada’s 2026–2028 immigration plan brings new permanent‑resident targets, an international student cap with provincial allocations, and the closure of the Start‑Up Visa to new applicants. This article explains what changed and why it matters in 2026.
Canada Immigration in 2026: Levels Plan, Student Caps and Start‑Up Visa Changes Read Post »
From USCIS processing holds for 19 countries to UK rule changes, new Canadian citizenship rules and EU migration reform for 2026, this brief explains what changed between 1 December 2025 and 2 January 2026.
Global Immigration Brief: December 1, 2025 – January 2, 2026 Read Post »
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