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IRCC's new plan, published 5 November, keeps 380,000 permanent residents a year, cuts Federal High Skilled, raises provincial nominees; the budget proposes up to 200,000 in-Canada transitions by end-2027.
The UK's earned settlement plan of 2 November 2026 doubles the default wait for ILR to 10 years, with 5 years for those earning £50,271. Mahmood told MPs it will be implemented during 2027. There is no general protection for existing work visa holders, and the Long Residence route will close.
On 27 October China's Foreign Ministry said Chinese citizens had been held for long periods and had phones seized at UK borders, and lodged representations. Here is what the UK power allows and what to do.
DHS announced on 27 October 2026 that the CNMI EVS-TAP program is suspended from 14:00 EDT on 30 October; Chinese citizens will need a U.S. visa for Saipan, and existing authorizations are void.
From 3 November 2026, IRCC will award up to 100 CRS points for a high-wage job offer and up to 70 extra for Canadian experience, without an LMIA. Chinese candidates should update profiles before then.
China's NIA reports 192 million border crossings and 5.34 million passports issued in Q3 2026. New exit-entry rules now require truthful applications and registered agencies.
Since 15 September Thailand no longer offers 60-day visa-free stays to 93 countries. Chinese citizens can still stay 30 days under the bilateral agreement; DTV applicants must now apply in their home country.
From 1 October 2026, Japan charges ¥200,000 for permanent residence (up from ¥10,000), and extensions are priced by the period granted.
