IMMIGRATION NEWS

Sweden Streamlines EU Blue Card Process to Draw Global Talent
Sweden Streamlines EU Blue Card Process to Draw Global Talent
Sweden has implemented changes to its EU Blue Card processing system, marking a strategic shift to… read more...
Canada Reports Visa Backlog as 1.1 Million Applications Await Processing
Canada Reports Visa Backlog as 1.1 Million Applications Await Processi…
Canada's immigration system is currently confronting a significant backlog, which is leading to… read more...
Federal Judge Blocks Path to Citizenship for Immigrants Married to US Citizens
Federal Judge Blocks Path to Citizenship for Immigrants Married to US…
A ruling by US District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker in Texas has invalidated Biden… read more...
H-4 Visa Holders Face Renewed Threat of Work Authorization Loss Under Trump's Return
H-4 Visa Holders Face Renewed Threat of Work Authorization Loss Under…
With the return of former President Donald Trump, families of foreign workers on H-4 visas face… read more...
Travellers to Kenya Must Declare Mobile Device IMEI Numbers Starting 2025
Travellers to Kenya Must Declare Mobile Device IMEI Numbers Starting 2…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major policy change regarding mobile devices… read more...
Did Kenya Violate International Law by Deporting UN-Protected Refugees?
Did Kenya Violate International Law by Deporting UN-Protected Refugees…
Kenya's status as a refuge for those seeking asylum has come under scrutiny following the… read more...
United States Breaks Visa Issuance Record with 11.5 Million in 2024
United States Breaks Visa Issuance Record with 11.5 Million in 2024
The United States has achieved a remarkable milestone in international travel and immigration by… read more...
Kenyan Court Blocks Government's Attempt to Force Refugees to Surrender Passports
Kenyan Court Blocks Government's Attempt to Force Refugees to Sur…
The High Court of Kenya has issued a ruling granting a conservatory order that prevents the… read more...
How Trump Intends to Handle Migration Crisis if Elected
How Trump Intends to Handle Migration Crisis if Elected
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has outlined a series of proposed immigration… read more...
UK Visa Applications Now Available at VFS Global Centres in Nairobi, Mombasa
UK Visa Applications Now Available at VFS Global Centres in Nairobi, M…
Kenyans planning to visit the United Kingdom can now schedule appointments to submit their visa… read more...
Probe into Sh720M Job Fraud Hits Roadblock as Investigators Reassigned
Probe into Sh720M Job Fraud Hits Roadblock as Investigators Reassigned
A high-profile investigation into an alleged multimillion-dollar job recruitment scam in Nairobi,… read more...
How a Kenyan Employment Agent Lured Job Seekers into Trafficking
How a Kenyan Employment Agent Lured Job Seekers into Trafficking
On August 23, 2022, a 23-year-old named Ian Githinji left Nyeri for Jomo Kenyatta International… read more...
Kenya Defends Turkish Deportations Despite International Criticism
Kenya Defends Turkish Deportations Despite International Criticism
Kenya has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations following its deportation of four… read more...
Kenya Sees 334% Jump in Asylum Cases Since 2019
Kenya Sees 334% Jump in Asylum Cases Since 2019
Kenya has witnessed an unprecedented surge in asylum seekers over the past five years, according to… read more...
UK Announces New Visa Application Guidelines for Kenyan Applicants
UK Announces New Visa Application Guidelines for Kenyan Applicants
The United Kingdom has announced major changes to its visa application process affecting applicants… read more...
Renewing Your UK Skilled Worker Visa in 2024: What You Need to Know
Renewing Your UK Skilled Worker Visa in 2024: What You Need to Know
The Skilled Worker Visa has become an essential immigration pathway for skilled professionals… read more...
Stay Away From War Zones, Mudavadi Warns Kenyans
Stay Away From War Zones, Mudavadi Warns Kenyans
The Kenyan government has issued a stern travel advisory for conflict zones, particularly in the… read more...
Russia Offers Fully-Funded Scholarships to Kenyan Students
Russia Offers Fully-Funded Scholarships to Kenyan Students
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has announced fully-funded scholarships for Kenyans to study in… read more...
US Revises Investment Criteria for Foreign Startup Founders
US Revises Investment Criteria for Foreign Startup Founders
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has unveiled modifications to the International… read more...
Sweden Aims to Attract Global Talent with New EU Blue Card Rules
Sweden Aims to Attract Global Talent with New EU Blue Card Rules
Sweden is taking steps to enhance its appeal to highly skilled foreign professionals by proposing… read more...
Kenyans Eligible for 4,000 US Green Cards: Application Process Explained
Kenyans Eligible for 4,000 US Green Cards: Application Process Explain…
The United States' 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program has commenced, offering Kenyan citizens… read more...
New UK Migration Policy Sets Higher Barriers for Foreign Workers
New UK Migration Policy Sets Higher Barriers for Foreign Workers
The United Kingdom has implemented a series of stringent measures aimed at curtailing the influx of… read more...
USCIS Revises Green Card Rules for Individuals with Exceptional Ability
USCIS Revises Green Card Rules for Individuals with Exceptional Abilit…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented significant updates… read more...
Kenya Pursues Major Labor Deal with Qatar for 300000 Job Opportunities
Kenya Pursues Major Labor Deal with Qatar for 300000 Job Opportunities
Kenya is embarking on an ambitious initiative to significantly increase its workforce presence in… read more...
Walmart Offers Foreigners $100K Jobs Plus Green Cards
Walmart Offers Foreigners $100K Jobs Plus Green Cards
Walmart, one of America's largest employers, is offering an exceptional opportunity for… read more...
Canada to Cut 100,000 Spousal Work Permits in Major Immigration Reform
Canada to Cut 100,000 Spousal Work Permits in Major Immigration Reform
Canada is implementing substantial modifications to its Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) program… read more...
2026 Green Card Lottery Applications Now Open
2026 Green Card Lottery Applications Now Open
The US Department of State has commenced the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery application period,… read more...
Biden Tightens Asylum Restrictions as Election Season Heats Up
Biden Tightens Asylum Restrictions as Election Season Heats Up
The Biden administration has implemented stricter asylum regulations at the US-Mexico border,… read more...
Registration Period for DV-2026 (US Green Card Lottery) Now Open
Registration Period for DV-2026 (US Green Card Lottery) Now Open
The Registration period for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal… read more...
German Embassy Addresses Visa Suspension in Kenya
German Embassy Addresses Visa Suspension in Kenya
The German Embassy in Nairobi has temporarily suspended visa processing and issuance due to a major… read more...