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09/10/2026

From 1 January 2027, new Graduate visa applications get 18 months. Apply before then and you keep the full 2 years.

The length depends on the date you submit your application. So if you finished your course in 2026, check three things:

→ Has your university reported your completion to the Home Office?
→ Is your Student visa still valid?
→ Can you apply from inside the UK before 31 December?

Three yeses could mean an extra 6 months in the UK.

PhD and doctoral graduates keep 3 years either way.

Not sure where you land? Comment GRADUATE or DM us your course end date. Our UK immigration team will help you work out your timing.

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07/10/2026

USCIS fees are going up. Twice before the end of the year.

Here's what's changing, when, and who it affects.

16 OCTOBER 2026: ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENT

H.R. 1 immigration fee provisions enacted in 2025 require USCIS to adjust certain fees for inflation every fiscal year. This round reflects a 3.36% rise in consumer prices between July 2025 and July 2026.

- Immigration parole fee (I-131): $1,020 to $1,050
- Initial EAD for asylum applicants, parolees and TPS applicants (I-765): $560 to $570
- TPS application (I-821): $510 to $520
- Annual asylum fee: $102 to $105

Unchanged: the $100 initial asylum fee, the $250 SIJ fee and the $275 asylum EAD renewal. OPT, STEM OPT and green card filing fees are outside this adjustment.

On the annual asylum fee: it applies to certain asylum applications that stay pending past the required period. A federal court order currently limits the consequences of missing the payment deadline while litigation continues.

30 NOVEMBER 2026: NEW EB-5 FEES

A separate final rule more than doubles the main EB-5 petition fees.

- I-526 (standalone investor): $3,675 to $7,615
- I-526E (regional center investor): $3,675 to $7,850
- I-829 (removal of conditions): $3,750 to $5,000

The I-526 and I-526E totals above include a new $75 technology fee. Each I-526E filing also carries a $1,100 EB-5 Integrity Fund fee. The rule creates Form I-527 for certain pre-2022 investors, at $10,330. Minimum investment amounts stay the same.

THE POSTMARK DECIDES

USCIS goes by postmark date. Send the old fee on or after the deadline and the filing is rejected. A few dollars short is enough. Rejected filings have to be resubmitted, and that costs time.

If your application is ready, filing before the deadline keeps you on the current fee. Either way, check the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055) for your exact form and category before you pay.

Not sure which fee applies to you? Comment FEES or send us a DM and our US immigration team will get back to you.

06/10/2026

This week in immigration news 🗞️

04/10/2026

If you just claimed asylum, have an upcoming interview, or have received a refusal, this is for you

Need advice about your asylum case?

02/10/2026

HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU NEED TO MOVE TO SPAIN IN 2026?

These are not the total cost of moving to Spain. You may also need to budget for visa fees, flights, accommodation, insurance, deposits and other expenses.

Your visa route determines what you need to show.

30/09/2026

This week in immigration news 🗞️

25/09/2026

France Tuition Fees 2026–2027: What Non-EU Students Need to Know. If you have budgeted on the assumption that your university will reduce your fees, now is the time to get that confirmed.

24/09/2026

Global Immigration News September 2026

23/09/2026

🇺🇸 Applying for a US green card? Public charge rules changed on 18 September.

New rules give US immigration officers broader discretion to assess whether an applicant is likely to become a public charge, meaning someone likely to depend on public support.

The public charge test itself isn't new. What's changed is the scope of the assessment. Officers can now consider a wider range of factors, including:

Age and health
Family circumstances
Income, assets and financial resources
Education, qualifications and skills
A broader range of means-tested public benefits

Receiving benefits does not automatically mean your application will be refused. Your circumstances must be assessed as a whole. However, the 2022 public charge framework has been rescinded, restoring broader discretion for relevant public charge determinations.

If your application was properly filed before 18 September, it remains under the 2022 framework.

📄 Form I-485: check the edition date

USCIS has issued a revised Form I-485. Applications submitted from 18 September must use the applicable new edition, 09/18/26. Older editions will not be accepted for filings subject to the new requirement.

Always check the edition date at the bottom of the form, not the expiry date at the top.

📅 Visa availability: September deadlines matter

EB-2 India is currently listed as unavailable in the September 2026 Visa Bulletin. The State Department has also warned that high demand could result in other employment-based categories becoming unavailable or retrogressing before the end of the fiscal year on 30 September.

If you're preparing to file, check your category and priority date carefully.

What does this mean for your application?

Our US team can help you:
✅ Check whether the public charge ground applies to your circumstances
✅ Review your filing position and the relevant rules
✅ Confirm the correct forms and check visa availability before you submit

Read the full update 👉

From 18 September, US immigration officers are expected to have wider discretion to refuse certain green card and admission applications if they believe the applicant is likely to depend on public support. This article also provides guidelines on the new I-485 deadline to ensure you use the correct....

05/09/2026

Planning to get married in the UK?

Here’s what you need to know about the UK Fiancé(e) Visa.

The Fiancé(e) Visa allows eligible couples to come to the UK to marry or enter a civil partnership within 6 months.

Here are the key things to know:
🇬🇧 6-month visa
💷 £2,064 application fee
💰 £29,000 minimum income requirement generally applies
🚫 You cannot work or study on this visa
💍 After marriage, you can apply for a Spouse/Partner visa

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