IMMIGRATION NEWS

Walmart, one of America's largest employers, is offering an exceptional opportunity for international professionals seeking both lucrative employment and permanent residency in the United States. The retail giant has embarked on an initiative to attract global talent by combining substantial…

Canada is implementing substantial modifications to its Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) program intending to reduce the number of permits issued by over 100,000 in the coming three years. This initiative is part of Canada's broader immigration reform strategy, aimed at managing the country's…

The US Department of State has commenced the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery application period, which began on October 2, 2024, at noon ET and will remain open until November 5, 2024, at noon ET. This program aims to allocate up to 55,000 Diversity Visas, fostering greater immigrant diversity…

The Biden administration has implemented stricter asylum regulations at the US-Mexico border, signalling a more assertive stance on immigration as the November elections approach. These new rules, which took effect on Tuesday, expand upon existing restrictions introduced earlier in the year. The…

The Registration period for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 is now open. Registration for DV-2016 opened on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT and will run for one month until Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 12pm EST. The program, run by the US State…

The German Embassy in Nairobi has temporarily suspended visa processing and issuance due to a major power outage affecting its IT systems. The embassy released a statement on Wednesday explaining that the outage, combined with a backup system failure, has rendered their consular and visa sections…

Registration for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 (DV-2026) begins tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT. The program, is run by the United States State Department and makes available on a lottery basis up to 55,000 green cards to…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented policy changes to enhance protection for legitimate investors participating in the EB-5 visa program. This initiative aims to safeguard individuals who have acted in good faith but may encounter difficulties due to…

The issue of noncitizen voting in the United States has been a subject of intense debate and scrutiny. Federal and state laws strictly prohibit noncitizens from participating in federal or state elections, with severe penalties in place for those who violate these regulations. Since 1924, all…

The UK government has implemented new policies to decrease the overall number of immigrants entering the country. This initiative, spearheaded by the Home Office, aims to cultivate domestic talent and address ongoing debates surrounding immigration's impact on the UK labour market. At the heart of…