Page 2 of 6: step-by-step guides and policy explainers for moving permanently to the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
A step-by-step guide to the Canada study permit in 2026: DLI acceptance, PAL/TAL, the $23,448 proof of funds, fees, biometrics, and how the cap works.
Updated · 7 min read
Canadian citizenship requirements in 2026: the 1,095-day physical presence rule, half-day credit for time before PR, taxes, language, the test and fees.
Updated · 6 min read
How the Canadian citizenship test works in 2026: 20 questions, 15 to pass, 45 minutes, 3 attempts, what happens if you fail, and a Discover Canada study plan.
Updated · 6 min read
Who qualifies for the Canadian Experience Class in 2026, what work counts, how CEC draws and cutoffs have moved, and realistic ways to close a CRS gap.
Updated · 6 min read
Who can skip the English part of the US citizenship test, how the 65/20 civics test works in 2026 (10 questions, 6 to pass), and how the N-648 medical waiver works.
Updated · 6 min read
How the 3-year rule for US citizenship through marriage works in 2026: eligibility, living in marital union, 18 months of physical presence, evidence and denials.
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A factor-by-factor guide to the Comprehensive Ranking System in 2026: age, education, language, Canadian experience, transferability, bonus points and worked examples.
Updated · 7 min read
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.
Updated · 6 min read
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.
Updated · 4 min read
All four countries allow dual citizenship, but your home country may not. Compare residence-to-citizenship timelines and rules for India, China and the Philippines.
Updated · 7 min read
How the E-2 visa works: treaty country check, what counts as a substantial investment, marginality, renewals, spouse work rights, 2026 fees and E-2 vs EB-5.
Updated · 6 min read
Compare EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 green cards: who qualifies, PERM vs self-petition, October 2026 backlogs by country, fees, and how to choose the fastest category.
Updated · 6 min read
EB-5 in 2026: the $1,050,000 and $800,000 investment levels, set-aside visas, I-526E fees back at $3,675 after a court stay, and October 2026 wait times.
Updated · 6 min read
A 2026 scorecard comparing the US, Canada, UK and Australia on points systems, employer routes, fees, time to permanent residence and citizenship.
Updated · 8 min read
How Express Entry works in 2026: who qualifies for FSW, CEC and FST, how CRS ranking and draws work, current fees, and what changed since job-offer points ended.
Updated · 7 min read
How the EB-2 National Interest Waiver works: the three-part Dhanasar test, evidence checklist, 2026 fees, premium processing, and October 2026 wait times by country.
Updated · 6 min read
All 10 Express Entry categories for 2026, the 12-month experience rule, the new physician, researcher, manager, transport and military groups, and 2026 cutoffs.
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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.
Updated · 5 min read
The official Express Entry settlement funds table by family size, who is exempt (CEC and job-offer holders), what bank letters must show, and common mistakes.
Updated · 6 min read
How F-1 OPT works in 2026: pre- vs post-completion OPT, the 90/60-day filing window, 90-day unemployment limit, I-765 fees, cap-gap and the pending OPT fee proposal.
Updated · 6 min read
Step-by-step F-1 visa guide for 2026: I-20, SEVIS fee, DS-160 social media questions, public profiles, home-country interviews, fees, and rules after you arrive.
Updated · 6 min read
First 90 days in Australia checklist for new permanent residents: TFN, Medicare, bank account, myGov, licence conversion, super and your citizenship clock.
Published · 7 min read
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.
Updated · 4 min read
What happens if you fail the US citizenship test: the 60-90 day retest, which part you retake, what a second failure means, N-336 hearings, refiling and a study plan.
Updated · 6 min read