5,263 Kenyans Granted Green Cards (Permanent Residency) in the First Three Quarters of 2018

5,263 Kenyans Granted Green Cards (Permanent Residency) in the First Three Quarters of 2018

A total of 5,263 Kenyan nationals were granted permanent resident status (green cards) in the first three quarters of 2018, newly released data from the United States Department of Homeland Security indicates.

The number includes 2,934 individuals already living in the United States who adjusted their status and 2,329 new arrivals,  and comprises all classes of admission including diversity visas/green card lottery winners, immediate relatives of US citizens, family-sponsored preferences, employment-based preferences, and asylees.

For the first three quarters of 2018, Mexico had the most nationals granted permanency residency with 120,936 green cards granted, followed by Cuba (59,716),  China (52,846), India (47,468), the Dominican Republic (40,575), and the Philippines (35,848).

Over the same period, a total of 820,748 foreign nationals worldwide were granted permanent residency (Africa: 83,592, Asia: 303,768, Europe: 60,512, North America - including Mexico: 310,351, Oceania: 3,469, South America: 58,328, unknown: 730).

6,957 and 6,274 Kenyans were granted permanent resident status in 2017 and 2016 respectively by the US Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS).

RELATED: 442,966 Kenyans Entered FY-2018 US Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery

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mkenya halisi (not verified)     Wed, 03/06/2019 @ 01:01am

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Many will regret moving to usa n many will thank God for it so am hoping they have done their homework very well.If u have houses/land don't sell it,First move then unjionee kwanza.Gudluck

Janet Rangi (not verified)     Wed, 03/06/2019 @ 07:55pm

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I think they are focused the United States provides very good opportunities. Those who regret mostly lack information about culture shock therefore they resist change. Those who adapt, adjust, go back to school or start businesses and accept America is America and Kenya is Kenya are very successful. Depends with the crowd they come in contact with.

Dennis Angasa (not verified)     Tue, 04/30/2019 @ 11:00am

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I totally agree with you Janet, My Auntie went to the states as a registered nurse, it's now about two years since she went but I tell you she is harvesting big. Only those who are ignorant will rubbish the idea of going to the states

Kennedy Castolinas (not verified)     Wed, 03/06/2019 @ 02:16pm

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Michael Owino (not verified)     Wed, 03/06/2019 @ 12:59pm

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America is not as bad as people make it out to be...with hardwork, patience and perseverance it'll be a walk in the park living. I came here 15 years ago on a student Visa, 5 kids and a wife down the road, can't say it's been easy but I wouldn't trade it for anything. If you can make it here, by all means do all it takes. It's worth it even now in the Trumo era #blessAmerica

Janet Rangi (not verified)     Wed, 03/06/2019 @ 08:03pm

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Wow Michael I agree with you 💯 I also came to America more than 15 years ago and will not trade that. If people have immigration right and focus on education and apply for jobs like other Americans do we can’t even compare. There are so many other opportunities besides education and the system is fair. I do not have to have a rich uncle to make it here. I love America it gave me opportunities that no one else gave me. Many people refuse to accept culture shock which can take years. They hung out with wrong negative minds that’s why they do not succeed. America the great !!!!!

Samwel muraya (not verified)     Thu, 03/07/2019 @ 08:34am

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Helloo Michael, could you kindly assist me in understanding the procedure of obtaining a student visa, i am a finalist student from Kenyatta university due to graduate at the course of the year, regards.

Esther Njeri (not verified)     Sun, 04/14/2019 @ 01:18pm

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Owino kindly help me know how to apply for a green card and when is the right time....plus requirements....my dream is to live in America and work there a mum of one aged 26

mkenya halisi (not verified)     Wed, 03/06/2019 @ 03:46pm

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Guys try moving to canada or Australia it's way way beta off than usa having lived in 3 countries will advice guys who r really desperate of moving to choose them two.But mkifika huko don't forget home juu if u do after 5/6 years u will regret why u didn't invest home juu maisha/miaka itakuwa inakukataa.So be wise n again for those who r doing ok in kenya please kalisha matako hapa nyumbani juu u will regret n u will blame yourself not yr God for moving in either the countries i have indicated.Peace.

Janet Rangi (not verified)     Wed, 03/06/2019 @ 07:59pm

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Honestly you might have come in contact with the wrong crowd and did not adapt. America has opportunities if you get immigration straight and go to school find a job like other Americans. It’s sad that Kenyans spread the message of failure in the United States. Culture shock is real and those that do not adapt and accept things the Roman way really struggle. Kenya is kenya America is America once you get that it’s actually a very good nation

BK (not verified)     Tue, 03/12/2019 @ 07:25pm

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Janet Rangi

Please dont post stuff u have no idea of. I think its wise to be quiet. It's not always about a bad group. Actually I think u have a bad group discouraging you about going back to Kenya.

People if u come here please do reconsider investing at home. Also it will be wise if you obtain an American citizen before u decide to relocate back home for good. Remember I said Citizen not green card. Yes go back to school get a good job and keep buying those lands at home. Why? It will be way to better to retire at home. Your lands will be a better deal to sell and build a home. Visit home more often to adapt with the changes of back home. Yes of course have a good company who will love to relocate home but after some research. If things dont work ou te good even after 8 years you are an us Citizen you can always come back.

BUT if u have a good life in Kenya please dont come here yes you will regret of dropping your life in Kenya for some struggles and adjustments

Sirena (not verified)     Wed, 03/06/2019 @ 06:51pm

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I live in america. An my fianice lives in nigeria. We were scheduled to b merried on xmas of 2018. He applied for his visa it got denied the first time. It dont make sense you have to go thru all this dateing from another country can sumone pls help him get here. Thanks so much.

Zimbabwe (not verified)     Tue, 04/30/2019 @ 12:43am

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If you were in a long distance relationship they might have refused you due to him being nigerian and suspected fraudulant marriage, however involve a lawyer if your marriage is genuine

Samwel muraya (not verified)     Thu, 03/07/2019 @ 08:47am

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Helloo, i entered FY 2018-US green card lottery, and waiting for the results, hoping something good will germinate come may. Anyway incase i don't make it in the lottery, kindly could someone guide me on procedure towards obtaining a student visa to pursue masters degree in US or Canada, which is less costly.

Duke (not verified)     Thu, 03/07/2019 @ 12:07pm

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Yes It's true that you don't need to dispose any properties at home to come to the US. If you have a family come settle before you bring them along unless your host is willing to accomodate both of you as you wait for your papers and find a job. The main difference with kenya is the job opportunities. Remember most people head back home after retirement and therefore you will need to invest at home.

mkenya halisi (not verified)     Thu, 03/07/2019 @ 04:10pm

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@samuel muraya go to australian embassy in westlands/upperhill n ask them to give you papers information about applying to go to australia or visit migrate to australia or find a college in australia online n u will get it.It should take u about 3months to get school papers.Please try Australia first u will b better there than usa juu after u complete yr school ur guaranteed papers/permanent residency but if u go to usa n finish school getting papers will never happen unless u marry an old jungus or nyeuthi wa ghetto or very fat fat white women

Chiku (not verified)     Fri, 03/08/2019 @ 12:30pm

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Am praying this year May God willing am among the chosen one. I wish to go there so that I further my studies and to get a good job. I wish to have a PHD in Philosophy

Charito kundim… (not verified)     Fri, 03/08/2019 @ 05:40pm

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How can i apply adjustment of status...am married to a US citizen here in US..am a k1 visa..am here legally..i got an agency to process my adjustment of status and i paid all to the agency and it takes 7 months and i thought they already send my all requirements in the UCIS bcz no result frm them..when i called them whats the status of my adjustment of status?and they replied that they cant send it to the homeland security bcz my husband is not sufficient as my sponsir bcz he only recieved miney monthly frm the social security disability..b4 he recievef 1,765 then now the medicare deducted his money and now he inly received 1,675 monthly..am sad and his step dad and his mother wants to be the joint sponsor and it is okay that they are already 80+of theyre age?and they filed taxes every year joint taxes..and are they sufficient as the joint sponsor of my adjustment of status?

Najma (not verified)     Thu, 03/05/2020 @ 09:08pm

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Hey y'all.I will be a computer science graduate august 2020 and i would love to work and live in Canada. Should i apply for Green card or work or student permit? How long does it take me to get a job and fully in Canada? Any employers willing to sponsor all these process and hire me?
I would really appreciate your responses.
Thank you y'all.

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