News for E-migrants — September 8, 2026

Canada — proof of funds for students increases on September 1, 2026: what changes and how to prepare

The Government of Canada has updated the amounts that study permit applications must prove: starting September 1, 2026, the minimum required amount for one person (outside Quebec) is CAD$23,448 for the first year (previously CAD$22,895 for those who applied by August 31, 2026). This change applies to applications submitted from September 1, 2026; if you applied before that date, the previous requirement remains. (canada.ca)

Who is practically affected and what to do now

• Affects candidates for study permits who submit their application from September 1, 2026 (new applications online and on paper).
• Typical documents that IRCC accepts to prove funds: bank statements (last 6 months), scholarship letters, GICs/bank guarantees, letter from the sponsor with proof of income; if the accounts have currency controls, proof of authorization for fund export is required. Check the official guide and instructions from your local visa office before submitting. (canada.ca)

Step-by-step example (practical)

Maria, a Cape Verdean applying for a master's program in Toronto starting in January 2027:

1. confirms the submission date: if she submits after September 1, 2026, she needs to prove CAD$23,448;
2. gathers statements from the last 6 months, a letter from her family providing support, and a bank contract or GIC covering part of the amount;
3. uploads these documents to her IRCC account and checks the instructions from the visa office (e.g., sworn translation, funds in the account of the account holder). We do not deduce results — always confirm with the official page. (canada.ca)

Source: official page of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). (canada.ca)

Source: Government of Canada — IRCC

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Australia — suspension of recruitment in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning): who is affected and deadlines

The Australian government has for the first time used automatic course cancellation powers to prevent new international enrollments in BSB80120 (Graduate Diploma of Management — Learning). The decision was announced on September 4, 2026, and according to official data cited by the Ministry, there were 41,033 active CoEs for this course (15,772 students enrolled). VET providers offering this unit will have their CRICOS registration suspended or canceled for this course. (ministers.education.gov.au)

What changes in practice and essential deadlines

• Key date: according to ASQA and the legislative instrument, from October 5, 2026, CRICOS providers cannot issue new CoEs nor allow students who have not yet started to begin the GDML; CoEs for students who have not started will be automatically canceled on that date. Students who have already started may complete the course with their current provider. (asqa.gov.au)

What to do if you are affected (3 scenarios and concrete steps)

1. You have already started studying (you are enrolled and attending): you can complete the course normally — check deadlines and communication from your provider; read fact sheets from the Department of Education. (ministers.education.gov.au)
2. You have a CoE but have not started yet: the associated CoE may be canceled on October 5, 2026 — contact the provider immediately to see if there is an option to transfer to another recognized course, defer, or request a refund; ask for information about the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) if the provider fails in its obligations. (asqa.gov.au)
3. You are a provider or agent: review your obligations (notifications, default periods, 14-day deadlines for certain responsibilities) and prepare documentation for affected students. (asqa.gov.au)

Official sources: media release from the Assistant Minister for International Education (Ministers' Media Centre) and ASQA page with details of the instrument and the date of October 5, 2026, for automatic suspension/cancellation. Check with the provider and the fact sheet from the Department of Education for practical instructions. (ministers.education.gov.au)

Source: Ministers' Media Centre (Australia) / ASQA

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USA — USCIS publishes new editions of forms I-765 and I-539: change with ‘hard cut-over’ on September 15, 2026

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will publish revised editions of forms I-765 (Employment Authorization) and I-539 (Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status) with an edition date of 09/15/26, and that old versions will be rejected without a transition period starting September 15, 2026. In short: do not submit old editions postmarked on that date or later — they will be refused. (ltnr.ca)

What this means in practice for those living in the USA or with pending processes

• If you have a work permit application (I-765) or are requesting an extension/change of status (I-539) and plan to submit documentation in mid-September 2026, confirm the correct edition of the form: the new editions should only be used from 09/15/2026 and the old ones are accepted only if postmarked/electronically submitted before that date.
• Useful step: obtain the ‘preview’/verified version of the form on the USCIS website before submitting, and check the edition stamp at the top of the form; if in doubt, file before September 15 or wait for the new edition. (ltnr.ca)

Practical note: this is an operational change with immediate impact on submission timelines and postal/electronic envelopes — plan deadlines in advance and always confirm on the USCIS newsroom. (ltnr.ca)

Source: USCIS — Newsroom (alert)

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