Skilled Visas
Immigration pathways for in-demand occupations — healthcare workers, IT professionals, engineers, scientists, and academics. Covers shortage occupation lists, credential evaluation, and fast-track options.
Australia Tightens Student Visas Under Simplified Framework, 40% Indian Rejections
Australia's student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants hit 40% in February 2026, the highest in two decades, amid a major migration policy overhaul.
Japan Freezes Specified Skilled Worker Type 1 Visa Applications for Food Service Sector
Japan suspends overseas food service visa applications for fiscal 2026 due to quota limits; new approvals for restaurant…
Swedish Businesses Urge Fast Work Permit Exemption for 152 Occupations at 100% Median Salary
Swedish businesses urge the government to approve a 152-occupation exemption list as work permit salary thresholds rise to…
Vietnam Rolls Out Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, Tightens Foreign Worker Visa Rules
Vietnam streamlines work permits to 10 days while the U.S. tightens vetting and mandates pre-interview registration for applicants…
Canada Tightens LMIA Rules for Low-Wage Stream in Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Canada tightens 2026 LMIA rules, doubling advertising time and cutting worker targets while shifting focus toward LMIA-exempt International…
Resident Aliens with Work Visas Can Claim Earned Income Tax Credit Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The April 15, 2027 deadline is vital for visa holders. Determine residency status to claim 2026 tax deductions…
Meta Files H-1B Visa for AI Research Scientist Paid Up to $650,000 Base
Meta's 2025 H-1B filings reveal AI salaries up to $650k, with half of 5,800+ petitions for software engineers…
Work-Permit English Tests See Lower Pass Rates for CGFNS, Pearson PTE Academic, Visascreen
CGFNS lowered the PTE Academic speaking score from 63 to 50 for VisaScreen applicants in 2026, easing U.S.…
100,000 F-1 Visa Students Work in Michigan, Fuel STEM Fields Through Optional Practical Training
Michigan international graduates filled 97,000 jobs via OPT from 2013-2022, highlighting the state's reliance on STEM talent and…
Canada Extends Work Permits for Ukrainians Under CUAET as UCC Urges Path to Permanent Residence
Canada extends Ukrainian open work permits until 2027, while advocates renew calls for a permanent residency pathway for…