Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP): 2026 Streams and Draws
AAIP guide for 2026: worker and entrepreneur streams, the Worker EOI and its $135 fee, Rural Renewal changes, the 6,603 allocation and how draws work.
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Immigration guides and news
Step-by-step guides and policy explainers for moving permanently to the US, Canada, UK, and Australia, checked against official sources.
US Guides
Applying for Asylum in the US: Process, Deadlines, Fees and Work Permits
How to apply for asylum in the US in 2026: the 1-year deadline, Form I-589, the $100 fee and annual asylum fee, the 180-day work permit clock and 18-month EADs.
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Atlantic Immigration Program 2026: Designated Employers and How to Apply
How the Atlantic Immigration Program works in 2026, from a designated employer job offer to endorsement, work permit and permanent residence.
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AU Work Routes
Temporary Graduate Visa (485) 2026: Streams, Stay Length, Age Limit and the AUD 5,750 Fee
The 485 visa in 2026: Post-Higher Education and Post-Vocational streams, how long you can stay, the age 35 limit, English scores and the AUD 5,750 fee.
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Australia Parent Visa Options 2026: Contributory vs Non-Contributory vs 870 Temporary
Compare Australia's parent visas in 2026: non-contributory 103/804, contributory 143/173/864/884 and the 870 temporary visa, with current fees, queues and 7,060 places.
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Australia Points Test 2026: How to Score 65+ (and What the Redesign Changes)
The full Australia points test table for 2026, worked examples for 189, 190 and 491 applicants, and what the announced housing-trades uplift could mean.
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Australia Partner Visa Guide 2026: 820/801 vs 309/100, Cost (AUD 11,710) and Evidence
How Australia's partner visa works in 2026: onshore 820/801 vs offshore 309/100, the AUD 11,710 fee, relationship evidence, sponsor rules and the visitor visa change.
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AU Study Routes
Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500) 2026: Requirements, Costs and Step-by-Step Application
Everything you need for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500) in 2026: CoE, Genuine Student questions, English scores, funds, the AUD 2,500 fee and the October rules.
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How to Get Permanent Residency in Australia in 2026: Every PR Pathway Explained
Compare Australia's PR pathways in 2026: 189, 190, 491, 186 employer sponsorship and partner visas, with the new 2026–27 place numbers and fees.
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Australia Migration Changes 2026: Budget, Burke's Reform Package and What Comes Next
A timeline of Australia's 2026 immigration changes: the 185,000 program, fee rises, new processing directions, student visa reforms and what is announced but not yet law.
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Australia's October 2026 Student Visa Changes: No Dependants, Offshore Applications and Who Is Exempt
From 2 October 2026, most Australian Student visa applicants cannot bring family and must apply offshore. Who is exempt, who must leave to reapply, and what to do.
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AU Guides
Australia Visa Fees 2026: Every Major Visa Cost After the 1 July 25% Increase
Every major Australian visa fee from 1 July 2026: student, graduate, work, skilled, partner, parent and visitor visas, with before-and-after figures where confirmed.
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B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa Guide: Application, Visa Bonds and ESTA Alternatives
How to apply for a US B-1/B-2 visitor visa in 2026: DS-160, fees, the interview, visa bonds of up to $20,000, ESTA costs, and the Visa Integrity Fee status.
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BC PNP 2026: Care, Build and Innovate Priorities Explained
What the BC PNP's 2026 Care, Build and Innovate priorities mean, who still qualifies after the student and tech changes, fees and the 6,254 allocation.
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AU Work Routes
Australia Working Holiday Visa 2026: 417 vs 462, Age Limits, Ballots and Regional Work
Australia's working holiday visa in 2026: 417 vs 462 eligibility, the new age-35 countries, the 462 ballot, AUD 840 fee, regional work and planned year-two ballots.
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AU Study Routes
How Much Money Do You Need for an Australian Student Visa? (2026 Proof of Funds)
Australian student visa proof of funds for 2026: AUD 29,710 living costs, course fees, travel, the AUD 87,856 income option and worked examples.
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GL Study Routes
Best Countries for International Students in 2026: Caps, Costs and Post-Study Work Compared
The US, Canada, UK and Australia compared for 2026: student caps, visa fees, proof of funds, work rights, family rules and post-study work visas.
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AU Citizenship
Australian Citizenship 2026: Residence Requirement, Citizenship Test and Fees
Australian citizenship requirements in 2026: the 4-year residence rule, how to count absences, the 20-question citizenship test, fees and processing times.
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Bill C-12 Explained: Canada's New Asylum and Border Rules in 2026
Bill C-12 became law on March 26, 2026. The 1-year and 14-day asylum rules, new powers to cancel documents and pause applications, and what it means for you.
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CA Citizenship
Bill C-3: Are You a Canadian Citizen by Descent? The 2025 Law Explained
Bill C-3 ended Canada's first-generation limit on December 15, 2025. Who became a citizen, the 1,095-day test for new births abroad, and how to get proof.
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Birthright Citizenship After Trump v. Barbara: What the Supreme Court Decided
What Trump v. Barbara (June 30, 2026) held on birthright citizenship, the new EO 14418 and its court block, and what it means for US-born children of visa holders.
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Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028: The Numbers Explained
Canada's 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan: 380,000 PR targets, 91,500 PNP spots, far fewer temporary residents, and what each change means for applicants.
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Canada's 2026 Study Permit Cap: What 408,000 Really Means for Students
Canada's 2026 study permit cap explained: 408,000 permits, the 309,670 application cap, each province's share, and which students are exempt.
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CA Guides
Canada Immigration Fees 2026: PR, Citizenship, Permits and Sponsorship (Full Table)
Every major IRCC fee for 2026 after the April increase: permanent residence, RPRF, sponsorship, citizenship, study and work permits, visitor visas, biometrics.
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