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IRCC has withdrawn a short-lived instruction that would have required C20 applicants to be current employees of the sponsoring organisation abroad.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