Page 3 of 6: step-by-step guides and policy explainers for moving permanently to the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
First 90 days in the UK checklist: set up your eVisa, get a National Insurance number, register with a GP, sort council tax and protect your ILR clock.
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A practical first 90 days in Canada checklist for newcomers: get your SIN, apply for a health card, open a bank account, build credit, swap your licence, and file taxes.
Updated · 8 min read
First 90 days in the US checklist for green card holders: get your SSN, pay the Immigrant Fee, get a state ID, build credit, get insured and protect your status.
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How USCIS judges good moral character for citizenship in 2026 under memo PM-602-0188: bars, positive factors, traffic tickets, taxes and neighborhood checks.
Updated · 6 min read
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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How to get a green card through marriage in 2026: I-130 and I-485 in the US vs consular processing, USCIS fees, the new public charge rule and timelines.
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The H-1B process for 2026: March registration, the new wage-weighted lottery, the I-129 petition and fee stack, and visa interviews with social media checks.
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How the wage-weighted H-1B lottery works: 1 to 4 entries by OEWS wage level, what the FY2027 run showed, the pending DOL wage rule, and planning for FY2028.
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How to apply for US citizenship with Form N-400 in 2026: eligibility, fees ($760 paper, $710 online), documents, biometrics, the interview, the civics test and the oath.
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How International Experience Canada works in 2026: the three categories, how pools and invitations work, the 10-day and 20-day deadlines, and fees.
Updated · 6 min read
Nine ways to raise your Express Entry CRS score in 2026, with point values from IRCC's grid: language retakes, French, education, spouse factors, PNP and more.
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How to check that an immigration lawyer, consultant or agent is licensed in the US, Canada, UK or Australia, plus the red flags of common visa scams.
Updated · 7 min read
Which documents you need for a visa or PR application, how translations must be certified in the US, Canada, UK and Australia, and when you need an apostille.
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How the K-1 fiancé(e) visa works in 2026: eligibility, the I-129F ($675), embassy interview, social media checks, the 90-day marriage deadline and adjusting status.
Updated · 6 min read
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.
Updated · 4 min read
The J-1 two-year home residency requirement explained: who is subject, what it blocks (H-1B, L-1, green card), the five waiver routes, and options like the O-1.
Updated · 6 min read
How the L-1 intracompany transfer visa works in 2026: L-1A vs L-1B, blanket L, new office rules, the full fee stack including the $4,500 extension fee, and EB-1C.
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The Life in the UK test explained for 2026: 24 questions in 45 minutes, the 75% pass mark, the £50 fee, exemptions, and which ID you can use now BRPs are gone.
Updated · 5 min read
What an LMIA is, high-wage vs low-wage streams, the July 2026 wage thresholds, the 6% unemployment rule for low-wage jobs, fees, and recruitment rules.
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How continuous residence and physical presence work for US naturalization: the 30-month and 18-month rules, 6-month and 1-year absences, early filing and Form N-470.
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The O-1A and O-1B criteria explained, evidence ideas for each, the advisory opinion, 2026 USCIS fees, and how the O-1 works as an H-1B lottery alternative.
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How the OINP Ontario Workforce Priority stream works in 2026: TEER pathways, the closed streams, the new $80,000 earnings points and EOI tips.
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PGWP rules for 2026: the 180-day window, CLB 7 or CLB 5 language tests, the field-of-study rule for non-degree programs, and how long your permit lasts.
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How to check whether your program is on the PGWP eligible fields of study list: find your CIP code, read the list, and understand the 2025 changes and 2026 freeze.
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