IMMIGRATION NEWS
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H-1B visa registrations for the 2027 fiscal year have fallen sharply, with filings down by an estimated 30 to 50 percent compared with the previous year.
The decline follows the close of the application window and reflects a shift in employer behaviour in response to higher costs and regulatory…
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H‑1B visa registrations for the 2027 fiscal year have fallen by 30 to 50 percent compared with the previous cycle, according to immigration lawyers.
The decline follows the introduction of a new wage‑based lottery by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Under the revised system,…
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US lawmakers are considering a series of bills that could either scale back or secure the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for international graduates.
The OPT scheme allows foreign students on F-1 visas to work in the United States for up to 12 months after completing their studies.…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the H-2B visa cap for the second half of fiscal year 2026 and set filing dates for additional visas under a temporary expansion.
The H-2B programme allows US employers to hire foreign workers for seasonal or short-term non-…
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Canada will increase fees for passports and other travel documents from 31 March 2026, with the new rates applying to all applications submitted on or after that date.
The revised fees reflect higher administrative costs and inflation. Within Canada, a 10-year adult passport will rise from $160 to…
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The United States will expand its visa bond programme from 2 April 2026, requiring some short-term visitors from twelve additional countries to pay a refundable deposit before travel.
The policy applies to applicants for B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visas. Selected individuals may be required to…
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Australia has announced a new round of scholarships for students from Kenya and other developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific.
The programme, managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, offers successful applicants the opportunity to undertake full-time undergraduate or…
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Italy has opened applications for its 2026–27 MAECI scholarships, offering funded study and research opportunities to international candidates.
The application deadline is 26 March 2026. The programme, run by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, provides…
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The US Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for April, setting out updated timelines for immigrant visa applicants preparing to submit documents to the National Visa Center.
The bulletin provides guidance on when applicants may proceed with their cases, based on movement in priority…
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Israel has launched a new academic initiative offering scholarships to Kenyan students for postgraduate studies in sustainable development and community leadership.
The Israeli mission in Nairobi announced on Saturday, 14 March, that applications are now open for a Master’s degree in African…
