Visas
ILR in 5 Years or 10 Years? The New Earned Settlement Rules for 2026-2027
The UK is raising standard ILR from 5 to 10 years under Earned Settlement. High earners: 3 years. Refugees: 20 years. Rules as of 29 Sep 2026.
Settle Path| Sep 29, 2026
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Visas
O-1 Visa or EB-1A Green Card: Which One Fits a Founder or Professional
O-1 needs 3 of 10 criteria and moves faster; EB-1A grants permanent status but wants 5-6 criteria. Compare sponsorship, taxes, and processing times.
Talent Passeport| Sep 29, 2026
Visas
O-1 Visa Instead of H-1B: How to Get a US Work Visa Without the Lottery
The O-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery, and you can file year-round. Who files the petition, what evidence counts, and how O-1 leads to a green card.
Petition Ledger| Sep 29, 2026
Politics
Provincial and Federal Immigration Divisions in Canada: A Difference in Approach
How instructions—not an officer's personal opinion—shape case reviews in Canada's immigration divisions. A look at Quebec's approach compared to the federal level.
Express Threshold| Sep 29, 2026
Business
Startup visa in Europe: how to get residence permit without an active project
How to get a residence permit in Europe without an active startup: requirements, timelines in different countries, and the path to citizenship through entrepreneurial programmes.
Eu Residence| Sep 29, 2026
Residency & citizenship
Swedish citizenship harder to obtain from 2026: new requirements for duration and income
From June 2026, Sweden requires 8 years of residence, financial self-sufficiency and exams on language and society knowledge. New rules apply to all incomplete applications.
Case Ledger| Sep 29, 2026
Visas
UK Right to Work Checks From October 1, 2026: Who's Affected and What the Fines Are
From October 1, 2026, UK right to work checks extend to gig workers, contractors and the self-employed. Fines run up to £60,000 per worker.
Benefit Watch| Sep 29, 2026
News
UK visa changes in October and November 2026: what you need to know
What changed in UK visas from October 2026. New student requirements, business visa reliefs and how to protect earlier applications.
Appendix Route| Sep 29, 2026
Visas
Visa Bulletin for October 2026: EB2 India Is Back, Rest of World Retrogresses
Yes: EB2 India reopened in the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, but EB1/EB3 worldwide retrogressed nearly 2 years. Full filing vs. final action date breakdown.
Cap Register| Sep 29, 2026