Immigration news & guidance — page 4
Practical explainers and updates on the immigration systems Visa Ray covers.
Canada permanent residence fees in 2026: what you actually pay
Canada raised permanent residence fees on 30 April 2026. A plain breakdown of the processing fee, right of permanent residence fee, family members and other costs.
2026-09-03 · 2 min read
Thailand cut its visa-free stay to 30 days: what travellers and remote workers should do
From 15 September 2026 Thailand's visa-exempt stay was reported cut from 60 to 30 days. Here is what it means for tourists, digital nomads and long-stay visitors.
2026-09-02 · 2 min read
Japan's Business Manager visa now needs JPY 30 million: what changed and who is affected
Japan raised the Business Manager visa capital requirement from JPY 5 million to JPY 30 million in October 2025. See the new rules and alternatives.
2026-09-01 · 3 min read
New Zealand just restructured its Skilled Migrant Category — here's what changed
On 24 August 2026, New Zealand moved its main skilled residence pathway away from a single points system toward pathways built around work experience and trade qualifications.
2026-08-26 · 1 min read
The US H-1B $100,000 fee requirement was vacated in court — what it actually means
A federal court vacated the guidance implementing a disputed $100,000 H-1B payment requirement on 8 June 2026. Here's what's confirmed and what to verify before you act.
2026-08-01 · 1 min read
How to read a Visa Ray assessment (and what 'fit score' actually means)
A short guide to interpreting your pathway matches, fit ratings, gap list, and why a lower score isn't necessarily bad news.
2026-07-10 · 1 min read