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Australia Raises Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds and Application Charges From July 1, 2026

Visa Database Team28 days ago

Australia’s Department of Home Affairs applied higher employer-sponsored skilled visa income thresholds from 1 July 2026, lifting the Core Skills and Temporary Skilled Migration floors to AUD 79,423 alongside higher visa application charges.

Canada Issues 5,000 Express Entry Invitations in French-Language Draw as CRS Cutoff Falls to 399

Visa Database Team7 days ago

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 5,000 Express Entry candidates with French-language abilities on July 22, 2026, using a Comprehensive Ranking System cutoff of 399.

USCIS Completes FY 2027 H-1B Cap Selections and Opens Door to Petition Filing

Visa Database Team4 months ago

USCIS says it has finished the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration lottery, notified selected employers, and will accept cap-subject petitions from April 1, 2026, under updated form and evidence rules.

FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4, 2026

Visa Database Team6 months ago

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announces the opening of the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period, introducing new weighted selection process and updated requirements for employers and representatives.

US Administration Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries

Visa Database Team6 months ago

The U.S. State Department has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026, affecting family-based and employment-based immigration pathways while leaving nonimmigrant visa processing unchanged.

Minimum Salary Changes Announced for Immigration Programs

Visa Database Team7 months ago

Immigration law firm Fragomen reports that multiple countries have announced updates to minimum salary requirements for work visa programs, while the United States implements wage-based prioritization for H-1B visa selection.