IMMIGRATION NEWS

In recent months, several foreign countries have implemented new regulations to limit the flow of immigrants entering their nations each year. With certain regulations already implemented, individuals from Kenya who aspire to pursue education or employment abroad will be required to comply with…

In a significant development, the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament, voted on Friday to simplify the process of obtaining German citizenship and expand the availability of dual citizenship. The reform aims to improve the appeal of the nation to skilled workers and tackle the persistent…

In 2023, Canada experienced a significant increase in immigration which played a crucial role in addressing the country's demographic and workforce needs. In a surprising development, there was a notable rise in the number of foreign students awarded permanent residency, surpassing the previous…

Nairobi businessman Anthony Wambugu is urging Kenyans to take advantage of Canada's extended public policy. The policy grants tourists the chance to obtain work permits tailored to their employers, presenting an exceptional opening for those already within the nation. Nonetheless, Wambugu cautions…

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia has made a significant decision regarding the three-year ban on expatriates who overstayed their exit and re-entry visas. Expatriates and businesses have welcomed the decision, as it allows them to freely enter the country again.…

The visa fee hikes proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are currently in a state of uncertainty as they await final review from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). If these suggested modifications are approved, it could lead to a significant rise in costs for…

The USCIS recently published a comprehensive policy guide that outlines the criteria for evaluating an employer's ability to pay the offered wage for immigrant petitions. This guide is specifically designed for specific categories of immigrant visas based on employment, which include the first,…

Kenya has experienced a surge in electronic travel authorisation (ETA) applications, with a total of 9,787 received so far. A total of 4,046 applications have already undergone processing, with the remaining currently under review. The implementation of this new ETA system is anticipated to drive…

To facilitate the implementation of a visa-free directive, the government has made significant changes to the Citizen and Immigration Regulations, 2023. On January 2, 2024, a special notice was released by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, notifying the public of a change in terminology.…

What factors determine the outcome of a visa application at the US Embassy in Nairobi? Are the visa officers reviewing the applicant's documents before the interview date? Is their decision predetermined? Many applicants have been grappling with these inquiries. A significant number have…