Immigration & visa policy tracker
Student visa, post-study work and permanent-residence updates across the top study destinations — pulled from official sources, in plain English. Filter by country to see what affects your plans.
Oct 2026
Canada refocusing Express Entry on top talent that drives economic growth
October 16, 2026—Kitchener, Ontario—Building a stronger Canada means restoring confidence in a well-managed immigration system that meets our economic needs. This includes attracting and retaining skilled talent to complement the Canadian workforce and drive economic growth.
Read the official updateOct 2026
Student visa changes: October 2026 update
Find out what is changing under the new Student visa application rules, and what it could mean for you.
Read the official updateOct 2026
Changes to the BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
Find out how the change to the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) may affect international students from 5 October 2026.
Read the official updateSep 2026
USCIS Announces FY 2027 Inflation Increase for Certain Immigration-Related Fees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a Federal Register notice that will increase certain H.R. 1 immigration-related fees for fiscal year 2027.
Read the official updateAug 2026
DHS Proposes Additional H-1B Fee
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption.
Read the official updateAug 2026
USCIS to Publish New Edition of Form I-485; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 18
On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26).
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USCIS to Publish New Editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 15
On Sept. 15, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish revised editions of Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (edition date for both: 09/15/26). The forms have been revised to align with the recently published Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media final rule.
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Bloomsbury Institute's student sponsor licence revoked
The Bloomsbury Institute, a higher education provider in central London, has had its licence to sponsor international students revoked.
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Global Talent visa expanded to attract world's brightest researchers to power British innovation
More than 100 innovative research companies can now support the world's brightest researchers to come and work in the UK through the Global Talent visa.
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Australia confirms international education settings for 2027
Australia continues to welcome international students from around the world and remains a top study destination globally.
Read the official updateJul 2026
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2027.
Read the official updateJul 2026
Canada and Manitoba join forces to give new momentum to Francophone immigration
Canada is committed to supporting Francophone immigration and is focused on attracting and retaining the world’s best talent. As Francophone minority communities face significant demographic and economic challenges, the governments of Canada and Manitoba are joining forces to strengthen official language minority communities by addressing their labour needs and fostering their economic and linguistic vitality.
Read the official updateJun 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships: Applications now open for 2027 intake
Applications for the 2027 Australia Awards Scholarships round are now open.
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Student visa processing update
Final arrangements announced for 2026 Student visa processing.
Read the official updateJun 2026
Pause on new CRICOS registered private VET and ELICOS providers and courses
The Australian Government has announced a temporary suspension on new CRICOS registered private VET and ELICOS providers and courses.
Read the official updateJun 2026
Ontario Announces 3 New OINP Pathways for TEER 4/5 Workers
On June 26, 2026, Ontario OINP introduced 3 new permanent-residence pathways covering high-skilled, lower-skilled (TEER 4/5) workers and self-employed physicians.
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Universities face ban on international students over visa abuse
Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results.
Read the official updateMay 2026
Filling labour gaps in smaller communities by accelerating permanent residence for 33,000 workers
Canada continues to bring our immigration system to sustainable levels and focus immigration on the areas where it has the greatest impact. This means supporting rural and remote communities that are experiencing labour shortages in key economic sectors.
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