IMMIGRATION NEWS

Green Card Applicants Benefit in Latest US Visa Bulletin Update
Green Card Applicants Benefit in Latest US Visa Bulletin Update
The October 2024 US Visa Bulletin brings welcome news for many green card applicants, particularly… read more...
US Closes Door on EB-2 Visas: What It Means for Employers and Foreign Professionals
US Closes Door on EB-2 Visas: What It Means for Employers and Foreign…
The US Department of State has announced that the annual quota for EB-2 visas has been fully… read more...
USCIS Eases Pressure on Noncitizens with New 540-Day EAD Extension
USCIS Eases Pressure on Noncitizens with New 540-Day EAD Extension
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a significant change… read more...
Why US May Prolong Strict Immigration Rules Indefinitely
Why US May Prolong Strict Immigration Rules Indefinitely
The Biden administration is considering a significant shift in US immigration policy potentially… read more...
Canada Records Increase in Visa Denials for Foreigners
Canada Records Increase in Visa Denials for Foreigners
Canada is experiencing a notable surge in visa rejections and entry denials for foreign travellers… read more...
Saudi Arabia Modernizes Labour Regulations
Saudi Arabia Modernizes Labour Regulations
The Saudi Arabian job market is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new… read more...
UK Pauses Controversial Family Visa Income Hike
UK Pauses Controversial Family Visa Income Hike
The United Kingdom government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has temporarily… read more...
How Latest US Visa Changes Impact Opportunities for Foreign Workers and Students
How Latest US Visa Changes Impact Opportunities for Foreign Workers an…
The United States has long been a popular destination for international students and skilled… read more...
Canada Tightens Immigration Policies Amidst Diplomatic Tensions with United States
Canada Tightens Immigration Policies Amidst Diplomatic Tensions with U…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant rollback of Canada's migrant worker… read more...
China Extends Fingerprint Exemption for Kenyan Visa Applicants Until 2025
China Extends Fingerprint Exemption for Kenyan Visa Applicants Until 2…
The Chinese Embassy in Nairobi has announced a significant extension of the fingerprint collection… read more...
Canada Discontinues Visitor Work Permits
Canada Discontinues Visitor Work Permits
Canada has implemented a significant shift in its immigration policy aimed at streamlining… read more...
US Embassy Announces Fulbright Teaching Assistant Program for Kenyans
US Embassy Announces Fulbright Teaching Assistant Program for Kenyans
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced an imminent deadline for Kenyan educators to… read more...
Undocumented Immigrants to Gain Access to California's Home Loan Program
Undocumented Immigrants to Gain Access to California's Home Loan…
The California Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1840, positioning the state to become the first… read more...
Kenya Faces Criticism Over Domestic Immigration Policies
Kenya Faces Criticism Over Domestic Immigration Policies
Kenya has been instrumental in reducing barriers to human mobility within East Africa and has made… read more...
Judge Thwarts Biden's Plan to Grant Legal Status for Immigrants Married to Americans
Judge Thwarts Biden's Plan to Grant Legal Status for Immigrants M…
The Biden administration's immigration policy, "Keeping Families Together," has encountered a… read more...
Green Card Lottery Alert: USCIS Cautions Against Fraudulent Schemes
Green Card Lottery Alert: USCIS Cautions Against Fraudulent Schemes
The US Diversity Visa Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is an annual program… read more...
Ethiopia Surpasses Kenya in US Citizenship and Permanent Residency Numbers
Ethiopia Surpasses Kenya in US Citizenship and Permanent Residency Num…
Recent data from the Migration Policy Institute has revealed a notable trend in the acquisition of… read more...
Future of H-1B Visa Program in Question Amid Policy Changes for Foreign Workers
Future of H-1B Visa Program in Question Amid Policy Changes for Foreig…
The 2020 H-1B wage rule had a profound impact on both employers and foreign workers.
Biden Unveils New Citizenship Program for Spouses of US Citizens
Biden Unveils New Citizenship Program for Spouses of US Citizens
A new initiative by the Biden administration is set to launch on Monday, aiming to provide a… read more...
Another Travel Agency Scam Hits Eldoret
Another Travel Agency Scam Hits Eldoret
The Eldoret region has been rocked by a significant fraud case involving Novice Global Service… read more...
The Long Road to American Citizenship for Green Card Lottery Winners
The Long Road to American Citizenship for Green Card Lottery Winners
The United States Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, colloquially known as the Green Card Lottery, offers… read more...
Canadian Job Fraud Leaves Migrant Workers Penniless and Stranded
Canadian Job Fraud Leaves Migrant Workers Penniless and Stranded
Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program, initially designed to address seasonal labour shortages… read more...
4,459 Kenyans Set to Receive Green Cards Under the DV-2025 Lottery Program
4,459 Kenyans Set to Receive Green Cards Under the DV-2025 Lottery Pro…
The United States Diversity Visa program is poised to welcome an increased number of Kenyan… read more...
5,014 Kenyans Among the 1,018,340 Foreigners Granted US Green Cards Granted in 2022
5,014 Kenyans Among the 1,018,340 Foreigners Granted US Green Cards Gr…
The United States continues to be a primary destination for immigrants worldwide, with its… read more...
Court Upholds Rule Allowing H-4 Visa Holders to Work in the US
Court Upholds Rule Allowing H-4 Visa Holders to Work in the US
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld a regulation permitting the… read more...
UAE Announces Two-Month Amnesty for Visa Violators Starting September
UAE Announces Two-Month Amnesty for Visa Violators Starting September
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at residence visa violators,… read more...
Biden Administration Suspends Migrant Entry Program Amid Fraud Concerns
Biden Administration Suspends Migrant Entry Program Amid Fraud Concern…
The Biden administration has temporarily suspended a program that allowed certain migrants from… read more...
USCIS Unveils New Route to Citizenship for 550,000 Undocumented Residents
USCIS Unveils New Route to Citizenship for 550,000 Undocumented Reside…
On August 19, 2024, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will launch a… read more...
Kenya Launches Special Counters to Expedite Passports for Overseas Job Seekers
Kenya Launches Special Counters to Expedite Passports for Overseas Job…
The Kenyan government has taken significant steps to streamline the passport application process… read more...
US Unveils 'Heartland Visa' to Lure Global Talent to Rural America
US Unveils 'Heartland Visa' to Lure Global Talent to Rural A…
The United States Conference of Mayors has endorsed a novel immigration initiative called the… read more...