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British Columbia Issues Invitations in Entrepreneur Immigration Category
Aug 31, 2026 · CIC News
British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program held a draw for its Entrepreneur Immigration category, issuing 16 invitations to apply. Eligible... Read More »
DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
Aug 31, 2026 · Visa Lawyer Blog
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for employers sponsoring H-1B workers selected through the annual cap... Read More »
UK Student Visa Rejection Rate Hits 4.9%, Up 55% Year-on-Year
Aug 28, 2026 · The PIE News
The UK's rolling student visa rejection rate has reached 4.9% over the 12 months to June 2026, with refusals up 55% year-on-year and particularly... Read More »
US Study Visa Issuances Drop 23% in 2025, F-1 Visas Fall 33%
Aug 27, 2026 · ICEF Monitor
The US Department of State issued 23% fewer student visas (F-1, M-1, J-1) in 2025 compared to 2024, with F-1 visa issuances falling by a third... Read More »
UK Immigration Statistics Show Decline in Asylum and Visa Grants
Aug 27, 2026 · Free Movement
The UK Home Office released quarterly immigration statistics for the year ending June 2026, revealing declines across multiple categories including... Read More »
Australia Proposes Major International Student Visa Restrictions
Aug 27, 2026 · The PIE News
Australia is considering significant restrictions on international student visas, including limiting visa applications lodged within the country... Read More »
US Immigration Updates: Visa Appointments, Expedited Interview Fees, and Asylum Policy Changes
Aug 26, 2026 · Corporate Immigration Partners — US
The US State Department has paused some visa appointments worldwide for a training initiative on evaluating visa applicants and public benefits... Read More »
F-1 Visa Issuance to Indian Students Plummets 76% as Barriers Mount
Aug 26, 2026 · The PIE News
New State Department data reveals a 76% decline in F-1 study visas issued to Indian students between 2023 and 2025, driven primarily by visa... Read More »
Canada's International Student Recruitment Crisis: Six Enrollment Gaps to Fix
Aug 26, 2026 · ICEF Monitor
Canadian universities face a dramatic 61% drop in international student arrivals as policy uncertainty around post-graduation work permits deters... Read More »
US F-1 Student Visa Issuance Plummets 34% in 2025
Aug 25, 2026 · The PIE News
US F-1 student visa issuance dropped sharply by 34% from 2024 to 2025, with Indian students hit hardest at a 60% decline year-over-year. The decline... Read More »