Global Scans · Migration & Mobility Shifts · Weekly Summary

• [New] The year 2026 will see heightened uncertainty for international healthcare specialists (e.g., physicians, nurses, physical therapists) due to a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, evolving immigration policies, and domestic protectionist pressures. Syncx
• [New] Offshore and hybrid delivery models are emerging as a strategic opportunity for U.S. firms amid rising immigration costs. Herman Legal Group
• [New] The risk of H5N 1 infecting Australian birds and mammals is elevated with the arrival of millions of birds in their spring migration. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The Kremlin would keep playing on Europe's fault lines, stoking migration crises and energy fears - exactly as laid out in Ukraine's defeat scenarios. New Geopolitics Research Network
• [New] Like all NRx technocrat fronts, the Andan Foundation staunchly advocates digital ID and suggests that blockchain has the potential to create new solutions for refugee and identification systems and that digital ID, stored on a unified ledger, should be directly accessible to refugees and immigrants. Unlimited Hangout
• [New] The UK government plans to mandate an electronic digital identity scheme and credential to all legal residents and employees of the UK to prove immigration and employment eligibility status. Forrester
• [New] The Home Office further modified its guidance to deny there may be any grounds on which Albanian male victims of trafficking might fear persecution as a social group as outlined in the 1951 Refugee Convention, due to an alleged lack of distinct identity within Albanian society. Migrant & Refugee Children's Legal Unit
• [New] A 32% increase to the Immigration Skills Charge is now expected in mid-December 2025. / UK Fragomen - Immigration attorneys, solicitors, and consu
• [New] Net overseas migration to Australia will remain strong in 2026, however, the Federal government will lower the rate of temporary migrants coming to Australia and is planning to reduce international student intake to Australia. Property Update
• [New] Projections show a shortage of 1,490 registered nurses in 2024-25 alone, with experts warning of up to 110,000 gaps by 2030 without bolder action like migration pathways and tech aids. NGO Training Centre
• [New] US tourism faces a tough year in 2025, with over 67 million visitors expected to be lost due to stricter visa policies, heightened immigration restrictions, and rising geopolitical tensions. Travel And Tour World
• [New] As well as boosting security, the new entry / exit system (ESS) will make border checks more efficient, travel across borders easier and prevent irregular migration. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The U.S. might close its Customs and Immigration Preclearance locations in Canada, which would end a long-standing program that allows travelers to clear U.S. customs before flying to the U.S. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Worldwide data creation is expected to reach 181 zettabytes by 2025, fueled by connected devices, cloud migration, and real-time analytics adoption. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Canada will no longer be able to push out further effects of population ageing given the planned immigration policy reversal. Cooper Wealth Advisory Group
• [New] Migration waves could destabilize Europe. Medium
• The EU sets 2026 and 2030 deadlines for quantum-safe cryptography migration. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Ecuador's National Implementation Plan for Migration (2025-2029) was developed with support from the UN Network on Migration and funding from the European Union. Mirage News
• Ecuador presented its National Implementation Plan (2025-2029) which establishes the first national-local model for migration governance, aligning national migration strategies with the realities of local communities. Mirage News
• Observers expected a surge in violence following reports that the Myanmar military has fueled Rohingya militant agitation throughout the year in the increasingly desperate Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh. Acled
• US President Donald Trump's Labour Department issued a subtle warning that the crackdown on immigration norms in the United States poses a potential risk of 'supply shock-induced food shortages' in the US economy. Mint
• The migration from fee-for-service to outcome-aligned reimbursement creates structural incentives for preventive care, care coordination, and cost containment is creating new opportunities for the growth of the U.S. Market Data Forecast

Last updated: 25 October 2025