Policy Updates

Latest Immigration Policy Updates

A high-level view of recent immigration changes across key destinations. Each update is summarised for busy agents and linked back to official sources.

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12 Nov 2025
Australia · Skilled Migration

Australia updates points threshold for Skilled Independent visa

The Department of Home Affairs has announced a revised points threshold for certain skilled visas, aimed at prioritising occupations with persistent shortages.

Applies to: Skilled Independent (subclass 189) & Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
  • New minimum points threshold for invitations.
  • Updated occupation lists for priority processing.
  • Transitional rules for candidates with existing EOIs.
View official Home Affairs update →
05 Nov 2025
Canada · Express Entry

Canada introduces targeted Express Entry draws for tech workers

IRCC will run periodic category-based draws for specific tech occupations, with separate CRS cut-offs and tailored invitations.

Applies to: Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker, CEC, FSTP
  • Separate CRS scores for designated tech categories.
  • Focus on software, data, and cybersecurity roles.
  • No change to standard all-program draws for other candidates.
Read IRCC announcement →
27 Oct 2025
United Kingdom · Study

UK adjusts Graduate Route eligibility guidance

The UK Home Office has clarified rules for Graduate Route applicants who switched institutions mid-course or studied via blended learning.

Applies to: Graduate Route (post-study work), Student Route sponsors
  • Clarification around distance and blended learning periods.
  • Guidance for sponsors on reporting course changes.
  • Reminders about switching from Student to Graduate Route.
View Home Office guidance →
18 Oct 2025
United States · Family

US updates affidavit of support poverty guidelines

USCIS has released updated Federal Poverty Guidelines which affect minimum income requirements for most family-based petitions.

Applies to: I-864, I-864EZ, I-864A, I-864W forms
  • New income tables by household size.
  • Clarification on joint sponsor documentation.
  • Effective date and transition for cases already filed.
Open USCIS policy alert →