Global Migration Timeline
Visa Windows Worth Marking on Your Calendar
Key government migration programs operate on strict annual intake windows or continuous points draws. Miss a window, and you wait for the next annual cycle. Track official application dates and portals below.
Verified July 2026. Schedule windows are regularly confirmed against official immigration portals.
Financial Proof & Block Account Calculator
Total Required Proof of Funds (EUR):
€11,904 (992 EUR/mo)
Official Rule:
Required in an official Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) prior to visa appointment.
US Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2027)
Annual official lottery program granting up to 55,000 permanent resident visas to individuals from countries with historically low immigration rates to the United States.
US Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery
Annual US green card lottery open to nationals of countries with historically low immigration to the US. Free to enter, registration is a fixed multi-week window each year.
Italy Decreto Flussi
Annual quota decree for seasonal and non-seasonal work permits for foreign workers.
Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Points-based visa allowing skilled non-EU professionals to enter Germany for up to 12 months to seek employment.
South Korea EPS Work Visa (E-9)
Employment Permit System for foreign workers, entry requires passing the EPS-TOPIK Korean language test, with country-specific quotas released on a schedule.
UK High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa
Work visa for recent graduates from top global universities (top 50 ranking). No job offer required.
Canada Express Entry
Immigration program for skilled workers, with draws typically held bi-weekly.
Australia Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417)
Temporary visa for young travelers (18-35 years old) to work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months.
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