A technical fault in the Immigration New Zealand ADEPT system allowed some visa and immigration applications to be automatically approved without the required manual assessment by an immigration officer, according to information released by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). More than 55 applications, including Job Check applications and Visitor Visa applications, were approved through the affected…
A second U.S. federal judge has blocked the implementation of the controversial H-1B $100000 fee for new H-1B workers, creating another major legal setback for the administration’s effort to impose a dramatically higher cost on certain H-1B visa cases. On September 30, 2026, U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam in Oakland, California, ruled that U.S. Citizenship…
Canadian college closures 2026 have become a major concern for international students, education agents and families after a turbulent 12-month period involving bankruptcy proceedings, creditor protection, license cancellations, registration revocations and sudden closures. From British Columbia to Ontario and Quebec, students have been forced to consider alternative colleges, tuition-protection options and the potential impact on…
Francophone immigration in Canada is receiving new support as the federal government announces approximately $1.2 million in funding for projects designed to attract French-speaking and bilingual workers and strengthen Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. The announcement was made on September 29, 2026, in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Lena…
Thousands of Indian Green Card applicants are reportedly facing uncertainty after an unexpected change appeared in their online case status on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. The USCIS status change for Indian Green Card applicants displays a message stating that their case “requires USCIS to send a notice,” raising concerns among applicants…
Canada held a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw on September 28, 2026, issuing 733 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates with valid provincial nominations. The September 28 Express Entry draw recorded a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 725 points, nine points lower than the 734-point cutoff in…
The BC PNP draw on September 24 2026, saw British Columbia invite 714 skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination, offering eligible candidates a pathway toward Canadian permanent residence. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) selected candidates through two criteria: high-paying job offers and competitive registration scores. Of the 714 invitations issued, 426 went…
Australia has introduced new restrictions preventing certain temporary visa holders from applying for a Student visa or Student Guardian visa while they are inside the country. The Australian Government registered the Migration (Visas that Preclude a Person from Lodging a Student Visa Application in Australia) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/068) on September 24, 2026. The instrument…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reminded immigrants and other foreign nationals living in the United States that updating their address with the US Postal Service (USPS) is not enough to keep their immigration records current. The agency has emphasized that individuals must separately notify USCIS when they move, with certain noncitizens required…
Canada’s provincial immigration programs issued a combined 1,152 invitations and nomination application invitations through recent selections in New Brunswick and Manitoba, targeting skilled workers, STEM professionals, French-speaking candidates, and other in-demand occupations. New Brunswick conducted several immigration selections between August 10 and September 18, 2026, issuing 678 invitations through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program…
