May 2026 Visa Bulletin Issued: Final Action Dates Will Apply for EB Matters for the First Time in Some Months, But No Cut-Off Date Movement in Any EB Category From Last Month’s Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State has released its May 2026 Visa Bulletin imposing per-country cut-off dates that regulate immigrant visa availability and the flow of Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications and consular immigrant visa application interviews and...
Middle East Update: New UAE Visa Requirement
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security has introduced a new documentation requirement for certain nationalities applying for new UAE residence visas. A Police Clearance Certificate (also known as a Good Conduct...
European Union (EU) Entry/Exit System (EES)
The European Union has introduced a new Entry/Exit System (EES) designed to electronically record the entry and exit of specific non-EU travelers at external borders of participating European countries. The implementation of this system is expected to be fully...
United Kingdom: Home Office Announces Immigration Fee Increases Effective April 8, 2026
The UK Home Office has announced increases to immigration and nationality fees, effective April 8, 2026. The changes affect a range of applications, including visas, settlement applications, and sponsor licenses, and may have cost implications for employers and...
Canada: IRCC Announces 2026 Express Entry Categories and Priority Occupations
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the 2026 category-based selection framework for the Express Entry system aimed at permanent residence. This updated approach confirms that targeted invitation rounds will continue for candidates working...
USCIS Quietly Publishes Policy that Retroactively Shortens the Automatic Extension Granted to Applicants Renewing a TPS-based EAD
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule on October 30, 2025, that ended the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for applicants who timely filed applications to renew their EADs. T&S published...
April 2026 Visa Bulletin Issued: Dates for Filing EB Cut-Off Dates Will Once Again Apply; Rest of World EB-2 and EB-3 Current; Forward Movement in India EB-2 and EB-3
The U.S. Department of State has released its April 2026 Visa Bulletin imposing per-country cut-off dates that regulate immigrant visa availability and the flow of Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications and consular immigrant visa application interviews and...
Canada: IRCC Updates Guidance on Reciprocal Employment Work Permits (C20)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated guidance on how officers assess work permit applications under the Reciprocal Employment category (R205(b) – C20). The C20 exemption allows foreign nationals to work in Canada when their...
UK: Urgent Update – “Visa Brake” Affecting Certain Skilled Worker Applications (Effective 26 March 2026)
UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) will introduce a new restriction, known as the “Visa Brake”, from 26 March 2026, affecting specific visa routes and nationalities where a high proportion of issued visas are later used to claim asylum. Key Points: The measure applies...
Australia Update: Key Changes to Australia’s Skilled Visa Salary Requirements Effective 1 July 2026
The Australian Government has confirmed upcoming increases to the minimum income thresholds for employer-sponsored skilled visas, with new rates taking effect from 1 July 2026. The adjustments form part of the government’s annual indexation process and reflect a 3.9%...