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US OPT Proposal Could Cost International Graduates Up to $100,000 in Work Authorisation Fees

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a fee of $70,000 for the first Optional Practical Training (OPT) recommendation for an international student, with subsequent recommendations attracting $30,00…

Oct 17, 2026▶ Listen

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US Judge Orders Trump Administration to Open Registration of 2027 Green Card Lottery by November 1st

In a significant legal development, a U.S. District Judge has ordered the Trump administration to reopen the 2027 Green Card lottery, following a lawsuit that challenged the administration's delay in opening the regis…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen

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Republicans Propose Raising H-1B Salary Threshold From $60,000 to Nearly $140,000

Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to raise the salary threshold that allows some US employers to bypass additional worker-protection requirements when hiring H-1B visa holders, potentially increasing th…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen

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Former Kenyan Refugee Ilhan Omar Under US Probe Over Questions About Citizenship Records

US federal authorities are investigating Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over allegations that false information may have been provided in immigration documents linked to her and her family, raising the possibility of legal…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen

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Liberian Immigrant Convicted of Naturalization Fraud and Ordered Removed from U.S.

A Liberian immigrant has been convicted of naturalization fraud, leading to his denaturalization and a judicial order for his removal from the United States, as reported by the United States Citizenship and Immigratio…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen

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Canada: Why International Graduates Are Finding It Harder to Secure Permanent Residence

International graduates in Canada are facing tougher competition for permanent residence as immigration thresholds rise and hundreds of thousands of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) approach expiry. The Canadian E…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen

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U.S. Court Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate 2027 Green Card Lottery

In a significant legal development, a U.S. federal court has mandated the administration of President Donald Trump to reinstate the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery. The decision…

Oct 15, 2026▶ Listen

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Trump Administration Proposes Tougher H-1B Visa Renewal Reviews

The Trump administration has put forward a proposal to implement more rigorous reviews for H-1B visa renewals, as reported by Newsweek. This move could significantly impact professionals, including those from Kenya, w…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen

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USCIS to Increase Immigration Fees from October 16, Affecting Kenyan Diaspora

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an increase in certain immigration fees, set to take effect on October 16, 2026. This change is expected to impact many immigrants, includin…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen

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DHS Proposal to Remove Deference to Previous H-1B Approvals Could Impact Kenyan Professionals

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a significant change to H-1B visa processing that could impact numerous Kenyan and other African professionals working in the U.S. or planning to im…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen

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USCIS Denies 35,767 Green Card Applicants’ Work Permits as Rejection Rate Hits 44%

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recorded higher denial rates across several major immigration categories between April and June 2026, including work permits, family-sponsored petitions, temporary work…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen

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Number of Kenyans Gaining Canadian Permanent Residence Rises by 51% in Seven Months

Kenyan nationals secured 1,010 Canadian permanent residence grants between January and July 2026, up from 670 during the same period in 2025, even as Canada recorded an overall decline in new permanent residents. Figu…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen

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US Citizen Faces Denaturalization Over Alleged Misrepresentation

A legal filing has been made in an Illinois court seeking the denaturalization and deportation of Emmanuel Tayo Akinkunmi, a Chicago man who became a U.S. citizen 15 years ago. The complaint, filed on October 7, 2026…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen

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US Investigates Harvard, Yale and Seven Other Universities Over J-1 Visa Misuse

The US Department of Labour has launched an investigation into the J-1 visa programmes of nine leading American universities, issuing subpoenas to examine whether the institutions have complied with immigration rules…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen

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At least 109 dead, over 100 missing as migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti

At least 109 people have been confirmed dead and over 100 are missing following the capsizing of a migrant boat off the coast of Djibouti. The tragic incident occurred near Guhere, where the vessel was carrying more t…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen

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US Judge Restores Biometric Checks for Detained Immigrants Seeking Legal Status

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that prevented many detained immigrants from completing biometric checks required for immigration applications, restoring access to the process…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen

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Canada Warns Visa Applicants of Four Red Flags in Immigration Scams

Canada’s immigration authorities have warned visa and permanent residence applicants about scams involving fake officials, fraudulent documents and promises of guaranteed approval. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenshi…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen

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Thousands of Foreign Workers Face Green Card Delays as US Halts Key Immigration Process

The US Department of Labour has halted key stages of the employment-based green card process for several major technology and outsourcing companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services, l…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen

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US Deportations to African Countries Unlawful and Exploit Suffering, Says Rights Group

The United States has come under scrutiny for its deportation policies after a human rights organization criticized the country for its treatment of migrants from African nations. According to Human Rights Watch (HRW)…

Oct 8, 2026▶ Listen

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Lawsuit Challenges U.S. Policies Threatening Green Card Applicants with Family Separation

A new legal challenge has been launched against the U.S. administration, targeting policies that threaten to separate families of green card applicants. The lawsuit, filed by the American Immigration Lawyers Associati…

Oct 8, 2026▶ Listen