Immigration knowledgebase by country
Every pathway from visiting to citizenship, the key numbers, and what changed recently, for the four most popular destinations.
United States
Most US green cards come through family or employer sponsorship, and per-country caps create long backlogs for applicants from India, China, Mexico and the Philippines. Policy changed fast in 2025-26, so check official sources before you file.
20 pathways · 41 guides
Canada
Canada picks most permanent residents through points: Express Entry ranks skilled workers by CRS score, and provinces nominate people they need. Many reach PR after studying or working in Canada, then citizenship after 3 years of physical presence.
18 pathways · 36 guides
United Kingdom
The UK uses a points-based system in which most work visas need a licensed employer sponsor. Most migrants can still settle after 5 years, but a pending "earned settlement" reform could make that wait longer for many.
17 pathways · 31 guides
Australia
Australia picks skilled migrants through the points-tested SkillSelect system and employer sponsorship via the Skills in Demand visa, within set planning levels. Student settings tightened from 2 October 2026.
18 pathways · 16 guides