Conservatives Call for Lower Permanent Resident Admissions in Canada’s Next Plan
Conservatives want Ottawa to reduce permanent-resident admissions, track temporary residents leaving Canada, and coordinate more with provinces. Current...
Denver District Court Judge Rejects Bid to Block Amendment 87 Graduated Income Tax
Amendment 87 remains on Colorado’s November 3, 2026, ballot after a Denver judge dismissed a lawsuit…
Trump Administration Falls Short of One Million Deportations Goal, Migration Policy Institute Finds
MPI estimates about 660,000 deportations in fiscal year 2026, below the administration’s annual goal of 1…
The Numbers Today
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Read this month’s bulletin →H-1B Sponsors & Salaries
| Top sponsors this year | Filings | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AmazonSoftware Developers | 13,706 | $159,000 |
| GoogleSoftware Developers | 7,336 | $193,000 |
| CognizantComputer Systems Engineers/Architects | 5,766 | $111,030 |
| MetaSoftware Developers | 5,152 | $214,032 |
| MicrosoftSoftware Developers | 5,107 | $177,000 |
| EYAccountants and Auditors | 5,066 | $155,852 |
| AppleSoftware Developers | 4,828 | $173,907 |
| InfosysComputer Systems Engineers/Architects | 4,553 | $92,581 |
In Pictures
The week on the ground
GC
Indian Green-Card Holders Face Slowing US Citizenship Approvals as USCIS Backlog Grows
LAW
U.S. Department of State Backs Ada Colau Visa Veto, Calling Entry a Privilege
H-1B
Infosys, TCS, Cognizant Cut H-1B Registrations as Visa Rules Tighten
H-1B
Instacart Pays $5 Million Settlement After US Finds Bias Against American Workers
The Desks
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Canada: the latest draw
| Date | Previous draws | ITAs | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | Canadian Experience Class | 2,500 | 519 |
| 13 Oct | Provincial Nominee Program | 752 | 772 |
| 1 Oct | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 3,500 | 476 |
| 29 Sep | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 518 |
| 28 Sep | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 725 |
Enforcement & the Courts
Ada Colau Accuses Trump Administration of Denying Visa Ahead of Fearless Cities Summit
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Democrats Including Ron Wyden Criticize Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Rules Over Public School Funding
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