Passport Atlas
Immigration rule changes
An editorial briefing of rule moves, with official sources and the news desk.
Express Entry still mixes general and category draws
Canada continues to invite from the Express Entry pool with occupation and language categories alongside general CRS draws. Category cut-offs can sit well below all-programme scores.
Australia planning levels still squeeze 189 invitations
SkillSelect invitations follow the migration programme, not the 65-point legal minimum. Check current occupation ceilings before lodging an EOI.
Opportunity Card remains Germany’s job-seeker points visa
The Chancenkarte lets skilled workers look for work in Germany on points for education, language and experience, with limited part-time work allowed.
Japan HSP 80-point track still the fastest PR route
Highly Skilled Professional status at 80 points can shorten permanent residence to around one year, subject to tax and conduct checks.
UK Skilled Worker salary and going-rate checks
Sponsorship still requires a licensed employer and a salary at or above the going rate for the occupation code. Always re-read the current appendix.
UAE Golden Visa property and talent tracks
Long-term residence is available through property, entrepreneurship and specialised talent. It does not create a citizenship path.
Spain digital nomad income floor
Remote workers must show income mainly from outside Spain, typically around twice the national minimum wage, plus health cover.
Hong Kong Top Talent and QMAS remain open
High-income / high-achievement talent and the Quality Migrant points test continue as the two main admission schemes.