August 2026 immigration data shows 48% fewer USCIS applications, 74% drop in H-1B visas, and record processing delays that have pushed the backlog to over 12 million pending cases. Analysis of what these trends mean for employers, families, and international students.
August 2026 brings sweeping immigration changes: DHS proposes $103K H-1B fees, courts strike down visa bans, and Canada extends work permit grace periods.
Ottawa has announced counter-tariffs of 15, 25, and 50 percent on selected U.S. products, effective September 8, 2026, paired with a $7.5 billion federal support package for workers and businesses hit by the trade dispute.
Canada will host its first Investment Summit in Toronto on September 14–15, 2026, with a stated goal of catalysing $1 trillion in investment over five years across clean energy, critical minerals, technology, and artificial intelligence.
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