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Post-Study Work Pathways 2025–26: U.S., Canada, UK, Australia Compared

Major study-to-work routes are stricter in 2025–26: no automatic PR. U.S. STEM OPT offers up to 36 months but faces…

Australia Points-Based Migration: Software Developer Requirements

Software Developers (ANZSCO 261313) must get a positive ACS skills assessment, meet English and age rules, and reach high points—usually…

Canada, Australia, and Germany: PR Paths for Tech Professionals in 2025

For tech professionals in 2025, Canada typically offers the quickest PR via Express Entry and tech PNPs. Australia provides points-based…

Australia’s student visa backlog nears 50,000 amid 2025 surge

The ART faced 46,590 student visa appeals at end‑October 2025, making up 38% of cases. Fee hikes, tougher checks and…

Epping’s controversial asylum hotel reopens as four-star venue in 2026

Under a Refugee Council proposal, the Epping asylum hotel would close and reopen as a four‑star hotel in 2026. Eligible…

40,000 Temporary Work Permits Processed Each Year: Ireland and Cayman

Both Ireland and the Cayman Islands manage about 40,000 temporary work permit applications annually. Ireland reported a 91.8% approval rate…

Labor’s Immigration Policy Under Fire for Non-Skilled Worker Bias

Labor maintains a 185,000 permanent migration program for 2025–26, prioritising skilled migrants (about 70%). Critics say visa settings still favour…

Expat Australians Face Toughened UK Visa Rules in 2025 Shake-Up

Major 2025 UK visa reforms raise the Skilled Worker salary threshold to £41,700 and restrict sponsorship to graduate‑level roles, affecting…