IMMIGRATION NEWS
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Kenya and Austria have taken a significant step to improve their bilateral partnership by signing an agreement on the movement of people and migration.
The agreement, executed by Kenya's Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary and Austria's Federal Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Alexander…
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The Canadian government has unveiled modifications to its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program aimed at curbing misuse and encouraging the employment of Canadian citizens.
This initiative, which permits employers to recruit foreign workers for temporary positions when qualified Canadians are…
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The global trend of migration from less developed nations to more developed countries continues to shape demographic patterns worldwide.
This movement is propelled by a multitude of factors, including economic prospects, educational opportunities, family reunification, and the pursuit of personal…
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The Swedish government has disclosed plans to provide migrants with up to Sh 4.4 million ($34,000) as an incentive to voluntarily return to their home countries, beginning in 2026.
This represents a substantial increase from the current program which provides up to 500,000 shillings ($3,903) per…
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the H-2B visa cap for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year has been reached.
This development carries significant implications for US employers seeking to hire temporary nonagricultural workers from abroad. As of September 18…
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VFS Global has announced that visa applications processed in the Kenya have reached 80 percent of the total requests made in 2023.
This milestone, achieved by September 17, 2024, indicates a substantial increase in international travel demand among Kenyans, primarily driven by job opportunities,…
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A high-ranking official from the National Intelligence Service was on Wednesday dismissed after accepting Sh3.1 million in bribes from Kenyan citizens to help them get their passports processed.
Tuguro was found guilty of accepting Sh3.1 million in bribes from Kenyan citizens in exchange for…
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Canada has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative within its International Mobility Program (IMP) called the Innovation Stream.
This new program introduces an LMIA-exempt work permit designed to attract skilled foreign workers to Canada's rapidly expanding technology sector, with the aim of…
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The recent UK immigration data shows a drop in the number of work visas granted, particularly in the 'Health and Care Worker' category which saw a 26% decrease compared to the previous year.
With a total of 1.16 million visas granted across various categories, including work, study, and family, the…
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A German company has received the initial group of Kenyan workers after the two governments reached an agreement to allow Kenyans to work in Germany.
This initiative aims to address labour shortages in Germany while providing employment opportunities for Kenyan citizens. The inaugural group,…