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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, of their obligation to carry proof of immigration status at all times.
The renewed advisory, issued on Wednesday, underscores a focus on compliance, reflecting the current administration's…
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A US federal appeals court has upheld a previous ruling, dismissing former President Donald Trump’s executive order which sought to limit birthright citizenship.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined the order, signed immediately after Mr Trump's inauguration, contravenes the US…
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A Congolese student's second F-1 student visa denial has ignited concerns over interview practices at the US Embassy in Kinshasa, potentially jeopardising his autumn semester start at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) on 2 September.
The student, admitted to UMass Boston's…
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In a move to enforce immigration laws, the UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is launching a crackdown on asylum seekers working illegally as food delivery riders.
The initiative, announced on 23 July, forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen the integrity of the UK’s…
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A coalition of human rights organisations has released a damning report this week, alleging widespread abuse and degrading conditions within three federal immigration detention centres in South Florida.
The report, compiled by Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary…
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Kenyan citizens planning travel to the United States will face substantially higher visa costs starting 1 October 2025, as a new US immigration law introduces a mandatory "Visa Integrity Fee" of $250 (approximately Ksh32,500) across nearly all non-immigrant visa categories.
The legislation,…
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A coalition of legal advocacy organisations has launched a federal class-action lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), alleging a systematic strategy to circumvent due process through the arrest of non-citizens at immigration court hearings…
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The United States has initiated a $250 "visa integrity fee" for all non-immigrant visa applicants, impacting individuals seeking entry for tourism, education, employment, and cultural exchange.
The charge, effective from the beginning of the 2025 fiscal year, applies to common visa categories…
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The United Kingdom has implemented a series of significant reforms to its visit visa system, effective from 2025.
Aimed at modernising border management and enhancing the experience for millions of annual visitors, the changes prioritise streamlined applications, enhanced security protocols,…
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A diplomatic crisis is escalating across southern Africa following the United States' transfer of five convicted foreign nationals to the Kingdom of Eswatini under a controversial deportation arrangement.
The deal has drawn sharp criticism, with accusations that African nations are being pressured…
