The global migration landscape has reached a historic "pivot point" in 2026. After years of post-pandemic flux, nations are no longer just reacting to crises; they are fundamentally redesigning who they let in, why, and for how long. From the "on-shoring" of talent in Australia to the historic implementation of the EU’s Migration Pact, here is the state of global immigration this year. 1. The Era of the "Selective Gatekeeper" For the first time in decades, the world's most po