What changed, when, and who it affects. Articles covering the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
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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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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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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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'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 explained: 408,000 permits, the 309,670 application cap, each province's share, and which students are exempt.
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DV-2027 registration has not opened as of October 2026. What happened to DV-2026, the new $1 fee and passport rule, and how to spot green card lottery scams.
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A federal court blocked the DHS rule ending duration of status for F-1 and J-1 visa holders on September 14, 2026. What the rule would do and what students should do now.
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Every 2026 Express Entry draw type, its CRS cutoff range and invitation totals from IRCC's official rounds data, plus what the trends mean for your score.
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IRCC's 2026 Express Entry reform proposals explained: one skilled worker program, re-weighted CRS factors and high-wage points. Status: proposed, no decision yet.
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Status of the $100,000 H-1B fee as of October 11, 2026: the proclamation, who was exempt, the June and September 2026 court rulings, and the $103,265 proposal.
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Canada's In-Canada Workers Initiative will move up to 33,000 workers to PR in 2026-27. See who qualifies, why no application is needed and what to do now.
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2026 PNP allocations by province, from Ontario's 14,119 to BC's 6,254 after a mid-year boost, and what the higher numbers mean for applicants.
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The 2026 public charge rule applies to green card applications filed on or after Sept 18, 2026. Which benefits count, who is exempt, the new I-485, and the lawsuits.
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Country-by-country TPS status as of October 2026: which designations remain, which ended and when, what Mullin v. Doe changed, and options for former TPS holders.
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How the Trump Gold Card works in 2026: the $1M gift and $15,000 Form I-140G fee, the application numbers so far, the pending lawsuit, and how it compares with EB-5.
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What changed in UK asylum policy: 30-month grants for claims from 2 March 2026, the 20-year settlement plan, the Immigration and Asylum Bill and the family reunion pause.
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UK immigration changes in 2026 in one timeline: B2 English, the visa brake, April fee rises, asylum reforms, HC 584, and what is still due before the end of the year.
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The UK Temporary Shortage List expires at the end of 2026. What the MAC's 28-occupation recommendation means and what employers and workers can do now.
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The UK visa brake refuses Student visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan applying from abroad. Who is affected and who is not.
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The full list of 39 countries under the 2026 US travel ban (Proclamation 10998), what full and partial bans cover, who is exempt, and how it affects green cards.
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October 2026 Visa Bulletin summary: worldwide EB-2 and EB-3 retrogression, India EB-2 and EB-5 return, China advances, and USCIS accepts Dates for Filing.
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