Visas
DV-2027: Court Postpones Green Card Lottery Timeline by Two Weeks
Court ordered State Department to launch DV-2027 by November 1, 2026. Learn education, passport, family composition, and financial requirements.
Form Track| Oct 28, 2026
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Visas
EB-5 Fee Increase in 2026: New USCIS Fees and Investment Amounts
USCIS raises EB-5 fees on November 30, 2026: I-526E to $8,950, I-526 to $7,615. Minimum investment amounts rise January 1, 2027.
Statute Docket| Oct 28, 2026
Residency & citizenship
Moving from UAE to Europe: Residence Permit for 3–4 Years and Taxes from 15%
How to get a residence permit in France and Spain within months, why European status beats an Emirate ID, and how to arrange taxes at 15% instead of a tax-free regime.
Talent Passeport| Oct 28, 2026
Residency & citizenship
Express Entry to Canada 2026: How to Achieve the Passing CRS Score
How Canada's Express Entry system works: CRS evaluation, three programs, minimum score 67 and passing score 550–560.
Nest Permit| Oct 28, 2026
News
The dual pathway to a green card through marriage and asylum no longer works: US rules after November 2026
Why asylum seekers will no longer be allowed to simultaneously apply for a green card through marriage: new court and USCIS restrictions in 2026.
Docket Notes| Oct 28, 2026
Residency & citizenship
Visa isn't extended if you report modern slavery: how the NRM mechanism works in the UK
Reporting modern slavery doesn't automatically protect your visa. Your status depends on active residence permission, not on NRM filing.
Settle Threshold| Oct 28, 2026
Working abroad
O-1 Visa for IT Developers in the USA: How to Meet Talent Criteria
How to get an O-1 visa as an IT developer: talent criteria, common mistakes, and the role of recommendation letters in approval
Founder Route| Oct 28, 2026
Residency & citizenship
How Long Can You Stay Outside the UK Without Losing Settled Status
Settled status lapses after 5 years outside the UK (4 years for Swiss nationals). Here's what resets the clock and when the status is lost for good.
Isle Return| Oct 28, 2026
Residency & citizenship
Does Spain Reject Applicants Who Entered on a Schengen Visa? What's Really Happening with Digital Nomad in 2026
Does Spain reject Schengen-based applicants? We break down the rumor, real Digital Nomad Visa requirements, and what changed in 2026.
Nomad Meridian| Oct 28, 2026