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Country / Visa
Category
Effective
Status
Dependant restrictions extended to research masters
Home Office widens dependant restrictions to include most taught research masters courses.
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United Kingdom
Student Visa
Study
1 Oct 2026
Urgent
Salary threshold raised to £30,000
The Home Office has updated the minimum salary requirement for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
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United Kingdom
Skilled Worker Visa
Employment
1 Sept 2026
Urgent
New category-based draws for healthcare
IRCC introduces targeted draws prioritising healthcare and STEM occupations.
🇨🇦
Canada
Express Entry
Permanent Residence
15 Aug 2026
Approved
Points test restructured
Home Affairs has heavily weighted regional study and partner English skills.
🇦🇺
Australia
Subclass 189
Permanent Residence
15 Jul 2026
Warning
Processing times halved
DETE clearing backlogs with new automated triage system.
🇮🇪
Ireland
General Employment Permit
Employment
10 Jul 2026
Approved
Occupations list expanded
20 new roles added to the Critical Skills Occupations List including AI engineers.
🇮🇪
Ireland
Critical Skills Permit
Employment
10 Jul 2026
Info
Priority dates freeze announced
USCIS signals a temporary freeze on EB-2 priority date advancement due to unprecedented cap demands.
🇺🇸
United States
EB-2
Permanent Residence
1 Jul 2026
Warning
TSMIT increased to AUD 73,150
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold updated for the new financial year.
🇦🇺
Australia
Subclass 482
Employment
1 Jul 2026
Warning
Digital oath taking expanded
IRCC rolls out 1-click digital oaths for new citizens.
🇨🇦
Canada
Citizenship
Citizenship
30 Jun 2026
Info
Endorsement route simplified
The Tech Nation endorsement route has been fully transitioned to the new digital hub, reducing processing times.
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
Global Talent Visa
Employment
15 Jun 2026
Approved
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