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Immigration News
Recent immigration policy changes and updates across our covered countries.
April 4, 2026
UK raises Skilled Worker salary thresholds
Periodic updates to UK Skilled Worker salary thresholds mean employers and applicants must regularly recheck both the general minimum and occupation going rates.
March 18, 2026
Canada continues category-based Express Entry draws
Canada continues to use category-based Express Entry draws to target candidates with specific skills, work experience or language ability, alongside general draws.
March 5, 2026
Canada keeps targeting healthcare and trades in Express Entry
Targeted Express Entry rounds reward candidates whose occupations, language skills or experience match Canada’s current priorities, reshaping how applicants plan.
February 20, 2026
Mexico updates residency income requirements for 2026
Mexico’s temporary and permanent residency routes rely on financial thresholds, making proof of income or savings central to a successful application.
February 10, 2026
US updates H-1B registration process and fees
Changes to the H-1B registration process and its fees have refocused attention on how employers register candidates and budget for the annual selection.
February 10, 2026
UK raises Skilled Worker salary thresholds
The UK applies higher Skilled Worker salary thresholds, with a general minimum alongside occupation-specific going rates that applicants must also meet.
January 30, 2026
Australia’s Skills in Demand visa replaces the old 482
Australia’s Skills in Demand visa continues to channel sponsored skilled migration toward occupations facing shortages, reshaping how workers and employers plan.
January 22, 2026
Mexico remains a top choice for remote workers
Mexico’s appeal to remote workers and digital nomads keeps growing, with residency options, lifestyle and cost drawing long-stay visitors from around the world.
January 15, 2026
New US$100,000 fee on certain new H-1B petitions
A proposed six-figure fee tied to certain H-1B petitions has drawn intense attention from employers and skilled workers, raising questions about cost, timing