DV-2027 Lottery: Visa Year Starts 1 October With No Winners
The DV-2027 lottery never opened, yet its visa year began on 1 October 2026. What the State Department has said, the DV pause and what to watch next.
Category: Immigration News
Dated summaries of immigration and visa news from around the world, with links to official sources.
Australia Skilled Visa Processing Priorities: MD 121 and 122
Australia's skilled visa processing priorities changed on 19 September 2026. See which sectors go first for 482, 189, 190 and 491 visas and what it me…
Japan Visa Renewal Fee Rises from 1 October 2026: New Yen Rates
Japan visa renewal fee rose on 1 October 2026 from a flat 6,000 yen to up to 75,000 yen. See the new rates by period of stay and who pays the old fee.
Post-Study Work Visa NZ: Graduate Diplomas Eligible from 16 Nov
Post-study work visa NZ rules widen on 16 November 2026 to Level 7 graduate diplomas. Learn who qualifies, how long the visa lasts and the NZD 1,670 f…
Australia Student Visa Onshore Application Rules from 2 Oct 2026
Australia student visa onshore rules changed on 2 October 2026. Most people must now apply from outside Australia. See who is exempt and what to do ne…
Australia Student Visa Dependants Ban Starts 2 October 2026
Australia student visa dependants rules changed on 2 October 2026. Most new applicants cannot include a partner or children. See exemptions and next s…
UK Earned Settlement: New Policy Due Before February 2027
UK earned settlement update: the Home Secretary told MPs on 15 September 2026 a new settlement policy will come later this year. What it means.
Denmark Student Visa Rules: Job-Seeking Cut to 1 Year in 2026
Denmark student visa rules changed on 1 October 2026: post-study job-seeking cut from 3 years to 1 and no family permits for new applicants.
UK Student Visa Applications Fall 16% in Year to August 2026
UK student visa applications fell 16% in the year to August 2026, Home Office data shows. See the key numbers and what they mean for Nepali students.
UK Right to Work Checks Extended to Gig Workers From 1 October
UK right to work checks now cover gig workers, sub-contractors and app platforms from 1 October 2026. What changed and what students should do.