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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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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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Cap-Exempt H-1B: How to Get a US Work Visa Without the Lottery
Universities, their affiliated nonprofits, research institutes, and national labs are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Here's how concurrent employment makes it work.
By Petition Ledger•Oct 31, 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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Working abroad
Cap-Exempt H-1B: How to Get a US Work Visa Without the Lottery
Universities, their affiliated nonprofits, research institutes, and national labs are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Here's how concurrent employment makes it work.
Petition Ledger| Oct 31, 2026
News
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
Residency & citizenship
Can a brother-in-law make a gift for immigration to Canada
Can a relative make a gift for Canadian immigration, how to tell a gift from a loan, and what questions to check before applying. We break down the direct link to the applicant.
Express Threshold| Oct 31, 2026
Visas
Public profile for artists: how much you need for a UK Global Talent Visa
How many publications, awards and proof-of-appearance items you need for the UK Global Talent visa in the arts, and how to choose which criteria to meet.
Merit Passage| Oct 31, 2026
Visas
USCIS N-400 Changes in 2025–2026: What to Know Before You Apply for Naturalization
USCIS now checks neighbors and workplaces, demands IRS transcripts, reviews your full immigration history, and can deny N-400 without RFE or NOID.
Status Notes| Oct 31, 2026
Residency & citizenship
Four old tricks for Canadian permanent residence applications that now lead to refusal
Why faking a work permit extension, multiple Express Entry profiles, and a wrong NOC code lead to refusals and entry bans in Canada. Here's a breakdown.
Crs Corridor| Oct 31, 2026
World
Opening a Bank Account in Mexico: Residency and Tax ID Requirements
Most Mexican banks require residency status before opening an account, and some also ask for an RFC tax number. Here's what to check before you apply.
Exit Ledger| Oct 31, 2026
Residency & citizenship
Spain's Digital Nomad Residence Permit: Why It Beats Greece, Latvia and Croatia
How to get Spain's digital nomad residence permit in 7 weeks, why the card is valid for 3 years, and how it differs from Greece, Latvia, and Croatia.
Eu Residence| Oct 31, 2026