British Columbia PNP Prioritizes Early Childhood Educators for 2026 Nominations
British Columbia boosted its BC PNP allocation to 6,254 for 2026 and held its largest sector-targeted draw on…
UK Work Visa Refusals Rise to 15%: Skilled Worker Applicants Face Tougher Checks
UK Work Visa applicants face tougher scrutiny after Home Office data showed a 15 percent refusal proportion and…
Indians Lead UK Settlement Grants: 35,384 Skilled Workers Secure Indefinite Leave to Remain
Indian nationals led UK settlement grants in the year ending June 2026, with 35,384 approvals. Total grants reached…
Home Office Data Shows UK Work Visas Down 18% as Health and Care Route Plunges 90%
UK work visas continued to decline in 2026, with Home Office figures showing a fall to 234,841. The…
UK Settlement Grants Rise 24% to 200,000 as Work and BN(O) Holders Reach Eligibility
UK settlement grants rose to 199,628 in the year ending June 2026, driven by work routes and BN(O)…
UK Family Visas Fall 19% as Partner Route Extensions Surge 46% in a Year
UK family visas fell to 57,590 in the year ending June 2026, driven by lower Refugee Family Reunion…
CPA Australia Backs NZ Skilled Migrant Category for Qualified Statutory Accountants
New Skilled Migrant Category rules took effect on 24 August 2026. Eligible CPA Australia members can now use…
New Metropolitan Visa Program for 2027–2028 Aims to Fill Foreign Labor Demand
South Korea launched applications for its redesigned metropolitan visa system for 2027–2028. The new model tightens quotas, links…
Vietnam’s Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP Tightens Work Permit and Labor-Compliance Penalties Sept 10
Vietnam’s Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP takes effect on September 10, 2026, tightening penalties for foreign workers and employers. Invalid…
How a $150,000 Wage Floor Would Cut Entry-Level and Recent-Graduate Hiring
New 2026 H-1B rules prioritize high-wage applicants, proposing a $150,000 salary floor and ending the random lottery to…
Backpacker Visa Pause Threatens Agriculture, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke Warns
Australia slows backpacker visa processing for 24 countries amid migration caps and fee hikes, sparking labor shortage fears…
UK Home Office Data Reveals 7% Drop in AI Talent Visa Applications
UK overseas tech applications fell 7% in 2025 as higher salary thresholds and stricter rules challenge Britain's goal…
Bangladesh Bank Mandates Accounts for Foreign Workers on Employment Visas
Bangladesh Bank orders banks to open accounts for foreign workers with employment visas to improve wage transparency and…
SMC Applicants Gain from Single Wage Threshold with Five-Month Grace Period
New Zealand locks wage thresholds for SMC applicants from August 24, 2026, protecting migrants from rising median wage…