Immigration Outlook — Upcoming Global Immigration changes for September 2025
Global immigration updates primarily effective in September 2025, with specific dates provided where applicable, offering an early look at key changes to help you prepare in advance.
🇨🇦 Canada updates Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility, adding 119 new fields of study and removing 178. These changes align with labour market demand and Express Entry category-based selection. Effective date: 1 September 2025
🇭🇰 Hong Kong revises visa and document fees for visa issuance, entry permits, travel documents, and delivery services across all application categories. Effective date: 8 September 2025
🇺🇸 United States Visa Bulletin confirms a freeze for most employment-based green card categories for India, which may become “unavailable” due to annual quota limits. Effective date: September 2025 (final month of the fiscal year)
At Santa Fe Relocation, we are committed to providing timely updates and strategic advice through our Immigration Outlook series. By sharing these updates in advance, we aim to help your teams prepare effectively and stay ahead of changes.
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