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The changes introduce a new Labour Market Integration factor in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and remove the labour market impact assessment (LMIA) requirement for qualifying job offers.

The October 2026 U.S. Visa Bulletin is out, and it opens Fiscal Year 2027 with new green card dates

Applicants will be able to choose between two routes and family members may also apply by making their own contribution.

The transition from Temporary Protection to Special Long-Term Residence offers qualified foreign nationals a stable statutory footing in the Czech Republic

Paper Applications for Accompanying Family Member to stop w.e.f. 14 October 2026

The Family Immigration Rules in Sweden to undergo significant tightening

New Ministerial Directions come into effect to govern Temporary Skilled Visas, and Provisional and Permanent Skilled Visas

The New Inquiry aims at reshaping the UK's Skilled Worker Visa System

Australia's Minister of Home Affairs announces a substantial package of changes to Australia's migration system

Massachusetts District Court postpones enforcement of the DHS Rule

Vietnam’s Regulatory Leap: How Decree 293/2026/ND-CP Reshapes Cross-Border Document Authentication

Temporary workers to be allowed to study without permit for up to 6 months

The final rule replaces Duration of Status with specific fixed periods of authorized stays

INZ has introduced an additional pathway for international graduates

INZ's next step in shift towards digital visa processing

New digital portal aims at reducing hassle at peak hours

Denmark's new policy route for skilled foreign workers to be effective soon

Provisions of the State Council on Exit and Entry Administration

Certain foreign nationals in Vietnam now eligible for VNeID

New Thai Government notification alters visa-free stays and VoA applicability

Thailand has now formulated a consistent operational framework to be used for deportation of foreign nationals

Brazil's digitization move for certain temporary visas aimed at reducing administrative constraints

Changes made to the Sponsorship Management System

A new pathway for foreign investors and business owners who wish to work in Namibia

New Vietnam decree provides for a set of rules and fines for foreign workers and its employers

INZ explains how wage rates are calculated for migrants pursuing residence through the Work to Residence pathway

Peruvian Government introduced E-Visa, Emergency Passport and e-SAMI System Interoperability

Revisions made to the filing fees for Change of Status of Residence and Extension of Period of Stay

South Korea revamps its Metropolitan-type Visa Program aligning it with its workforce requirements

The September 2026 US Visa Bulletin indicates serious backlogs for Indian applicants.

U.S. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas declares administration’s sweeping nationality-based freeze as patently unlawful under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Updated Labor Shortage List introduces new professions for people seeking a move to or corporates looking to employ at Brussels, Belgium

MOHA reforms its Employment Pass framework

New Zealand has significantly tightened the compliance rules while introducing a crucial, compassionate update for expanding families.

Switzerland's Protection Status S program get extended with additional compliance barriers being introduced.

Recent migration sector audits and updated directives reveal that the Australian government has systematically deprioritized offshore partner and family visa processing.

British Columbia adds 1000 more seats for Skilled Professionals, totalling 6,254 nominations.

USCIS has introduced a new policy relating to a Public Charge, to be effective from 18 September 2026.

South Africa introduces flat ZAR 500 fee for its ETA platform.

Russia's new multiple-entry Talent Visa marks a shift from standard immigration quotas to a merit-based system.

Chile's SERMIG launches Work Authorization Certificate to simplify employment eligibility.

Canadian PR through OINP to not accept fully remote work arrangements

Singapore releases new sector-based COMPASS salary benchmarks for Employment Pass planning in 2027, applicable to new applications and renewal of passes expiring from 1 July 2027.

New Zealand to revise treatment of EOIs under Parent Resident Visa Category w.e.f. 5 October 2026

New Zealand Group Visitor Visa and Tour Escort Visitor Visa applications to move to the enhanced Immigration Online system

Important changes to New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa with two additional pathways and changes to wage thresholds.

Australia has revised the order in which selected employer-sponsored, skilled and regional visa applications are processed, with new emphasis on priority occupations and applicants already in Australia.

IRCC has withdrawn a short-lived instruction that would have required C20 applicants to be current employees of the sponsoring organisation abroad. The earlier approach now applies again.

USCIS is using Final Action Dates for employment-based adjustment filings in August. India EB-2 is unavailable for the remainder of the fiscal year, while India EB-1 and EB-3 dates remain unchanged.