Skilled / Employment-Based
Employment-based immigration includes EB-1 for priority workers (extraordinary ability, outstanding professors, multinational executives), EB-2 for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, and EB-3 for skilled workers and professionals. Most categories require labor certification proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. The EB-5 investor program allows foreign investors to obtain green cards by investing in U.S. commercial enterprises that create jobs.
EB-1 Preference Category for India Retrogresses in Latest Visa Bulletin
Visa Database Team • about 4 hours ago
The U.S. Department of State has published the July 2026 Visa Bulletin, revealing a setback for highly skilled Indian professionals seeking permanent residency.
UK Introduces Visa Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Scale-Ups Hiring Overseas Talent
The UK launched a Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups offering eligible employers in Clean Energy, Life Sciences, and Digital and Technologies up to £25,000 per year, capped at £5,000 per international hire and dependants, for specified immigration routes.
UK Expands Global Talent Visa Access in Push for a More Targeted Immigration System
The UK expanded the Global Talent visa UKRI-endorsed funder pathway on August 6, 2026, adding more than 100 commercial research-intensive businesses to the list of approved employing or hosting organisations alongside universities and research institutes.
Australia Sets New Processing Priorities for Selected Visa Categories
Visa Database Team • 17 days ago
Australia introduced Ministerial Direction 119 on July 25, 2026, establishing a revised processing order for skilled, employer-sponsored, and regional migration visas, prioritizing defence, healthcare, teaching, construction, and onshore applicants.
Australia Raises Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds and Application Charges From July 1, 2026
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
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.
Canada Express Entry System Updates Points Allocation for Skilled Workers
Visa Database Team • 8 months ago
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announces modifications to the Express Entry points system, placing greater emphasis on French language proficiency and in-demand occupations to address labor market needs.