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Australia's 2027 Student Visa Changes: What's Already in Effect
Partners can no longer apply alongside most student visa applicants, and refusals now cite "non-genuine student." What changed as of November 2026.
Skilled Alert| Nov 1, 2026
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104 · Latest articlesChanges that affect migrants: USCIS rules and US court rulings, EU temporary protection, Australian and Canadian reforms, and the Polish border.
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Australia's 2027 Student Visa Changes: What's Already in Effect
Partners can no longer apply alongside most student visa applicants, and refusals now cite "non-genuine student." What changed as of November 2026.
By Skilled Alert•Nov 1, 2026
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DV-2027 Green Card Lottery Blocked Ahead of November 1 Launch
An appeals court froze the order to open DV-2027 registration. Nov 1 launch is on hold over standing, not because the lottery was ruled illegal.
By Statute Docket•Oct 31, 2026
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Express Entry weekly roundup: three draws without CEC and a forecast for the next round
Cutoffs for the PNP, French-language, and transport category draws this week, why no CEC draw happened, and when to expect the next Express Entry round after CRS changes.
By Crs Ledger•Oct 30, 2026
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DV-2027 Green Card Lottery Blocked Ahead of November 1 Launch
An appeals court froze the order to open DV-2027 registration. Nov 1 launch is on hold over standing, not because the lottery was ruled illegal.
Statute Docket| Oct 31, 2026
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Express Entry weekly roundup: three draws without CEC and a forecast for the next round
Cutoffs for the PNP, French-language, and transport category draws this week, why no CEC draw happened, and when to expect the next Express Entry round after CRS changes.
Crs Ledger| Oct 30, 2026
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UK Budget 2026: What Changes for Immigrants and Entrepreneurs
New rules for the Skilled Worker visa, lower salary thresholds from spring 2027, extended job-search periods. What changes await workers and entrepreneurs in the UK.
Settle Route| Oct 30, 2026
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The dual pathway to a green card through marriage and asylum no longer works: US rules after November 2026
Why asylum seekers will no longer be allowed to simultaneously apply for a green card through marriage: new court and USCIS restrictions in 2026.
Docket Notes| Oct 28, 2026
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Canada's 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan: What the New Document Will Bring
Canada's 2027-2029 levels plan drops November 5 with the federal budget. The 2026 target of 380,000 PR admissions is only 57% met as of August — here's why.
Maple Docket| Oct 27, 2026
How these reports work
Immigration rules change through executive orders, regulations, court rulings and internal agency guidance, and they carry different legal weight. Each report explains who made the decision, who is affected and when it takes effect.
Where a rule is not yet in force or is being challenged in court, that is stated plainly, because for a migrant the gap between an announcement and a binding rule often matters more than the headline.
Official changes are published by USCIS, the State Department and the Federal Register in the US, by IRCC in Canada, by Home Affairs in Australia, and in the Official Journal of the EU. Weeks or months often pass between publication and entry into force, and in the US a court can block a rule before it takes effect. Precedent decisions of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) change court practice as soon as they are published. For Ukrainians abroad, EU Council decisions on temporary protection and Ukraine's military registration rules are tracked separately.