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USA Work VisasH-1B $100,000 Fee and the Weighted Lottery: Where Things Stand in October 2026
The $100,000 H-1B payment was extended to September 2027, but a federal court has stopped the government from collecting it for now. Meanwhile, the wage-weighted lottery changed who gets selected. Here is what Indian professionals and employers need to know.
Oct 3, 2026 · 9 min read
Visitor VisasSuper Visa for Parents from India in 2026: Income, Insurance, Processing Time and the PGP Pause
With the Parents and Grandparents Program paused, the Super Visa is now the main way to bring parents from India to Canada for long stays. Here are the 2026 income, insurance, fee and processing rules.
Oct 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Work PermitsPGWP Field of Study List 2026: Is Your Program Still Eligible?
IRCC says it will not add or remove any PGWP-eligible fields of study in 2026. Here is who the field-of-study rule applies to, how the list changed in 2025, and the other PGWP rules you must meet.
Oct 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Study PermitsCanada Study Permit Cap 2026: What Indian Students Need to Know About PALs, Funds and 2027
Canada will issue up to 408,000 study permits in 2026, and master’s and PhD students at public universities no longer need a PAL. Here is what the cap, the new funds rule and the 2027 outlook mean for students from India.
Oct 3, 2026 · 9 min read
Provincial Nominee ProgramBC PNP 2026: Latest Draws, Stream Changes and Who Is Being Invited
British Columbia rebuilt its Provincial Nominee Program in 2026 around healthcare, childcare, construction and high-wage talent. Here are the latest draws, which streams are open, the fees and how to plan your application.
Oct 3, 2026 · 9 min read
Canada PRCanada Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028: What It Means for PR, Students and Workers
Canada will admit 380,000 permanent residents a year from 2026 to 2028, while cutting new student and worker arrivals sharply. Here is what the targets mean for Express Entry, PNP, family sponsorship and temporary residents.
Oct 3, 2026 · 8 min read
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USA VisasUS Visa Wait Times in India and Canada 2026: Interview Waiver Rules, Fees and New Checks
Most US visa applicants now need an in-person interview, and B1/B2 waits are 6 to 12 months in India and up to 20 months in Canada. Here are the current wait times, interview waiver rules, fees and screening changes.
Oct 3, 2026 · 8 min read