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The Numbers Today
Visa Bulletin · Express Entry · USCIS processing timesThu 15 Oct
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| 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
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CIS
CBP Opens Global Entry Enrollment and Trusted Worker Office at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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UK
New Zealand Student-Visa Refusal Rate Rises as Applications Face Fraud Checks
The Desks
Eight beats reported daily — and the rest of the archive below.
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
Trump Cuts Notice of Intent to Terminate Refugee Status from 30 Days to 10, Impacting U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
A new interim final rule gives refugees 10 days, instead of 30, to respond after receiving notice that the government intends to terminate their status. It...
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