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USCIS Issues New Denaturalization Referral Guidance Impacting Naturalized Citizens
Immigration

USCIS Issues New Denaturalization Referral Guidance Impacting Naturalized Citizens

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new guidance on denaturalization referrals that could have significant implications for naturalized U.S. citizens, including those from the A…

Sep 28, 2026
Texas Arrests 70 Noncitizens for Illegal Voting, Including Indian Grandfather
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Texas Arrests 70 Noncitizens for Illegal Voting, Including Indian Grandfather

An Indian grandfather residing in Texas has been arrested for illegal voting, becoming one of 70 noncitizens recently apprehended in the state for casting ballots unlawfully. The arrests are part of heightened efforts…

Sep 28, 2026
New H-1B Fee Increase Raises Concerns for International Employers
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New H-1B Fee Increase Raises Concerns for International Employers

The United States' recent decision to increase the filing fee for H-1B visas has raised concerns among employers and international graduates aiming to work in the U.S. The American Council on Education has highlighted…

Sep 27, 2026
US Immigration Crackdown Linked to Falling Rents, DHS Claims
Immigration

US Immigration Crackdown Linked to Falling Rents, DHS Claims

The US Department of Homeland Security has claimed that increased immigration enforcement is contributing to lower rents, pointing to states where cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been stronges…

Sep 27, 2026
New US Bill Puts Family and Employment-Based Green Card Sponsorships at Risk
Immigration

New US Bill Puts Family and Employment-Based Green Card Sponsorships at Risk

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced the Americans First Immigration Act, a broad immigration bill that would replace the Diversity Visa Lottery with a merit-based system and significantly restrict family a…

Sep 27, 2026
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U.S. Green Card Lottery Registration Window Shortened, Affecting African Applicants
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U.S. Green Card Lottery Registration Window Shortened, Affecting African Applicants

The United States has announced a significant reduction in the registration window for the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery, a move that is likely to impact many potential immigrants from Africa, including Kenya. The regis…

Sep 26, 2026
DHS Proposes Rule to Revoke Work Authorization for H-1B Spouses
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DHS Proposes Rule to Revoke Work Authorization for H-1B Spouses

In a move that could significantly impact many families in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule that would revoke work authorization for spouses of H-1B visa holders. Th…

Sep 25, 2026
Austin ICE Shooting Highlights Shifts in U.S. Immigration Policy
Immigration

Austin ICE Shooting Highlights Shifts in U.S. Immigration Policy

In Austin, Texas, a recent incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has brought attention to significant shifts in immigration policy under the Trump administration. The event, which occurred…

Sep 25, 2026
How Nonimmigrants in the US Can Apply for a Green Card
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How Nonimmigrants in the US Can Apply for a Green Card

Nonimmigrants in the United States seeking permanent residency must follow different procedures depending on whether they are in the country or abroad.  The two main routes are adjustment of status and consular proces…

Sep 23, 2026
US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE
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US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE

A United States federal judge has issued an order blocking the deportation of a DoorDash delivery driver who was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The driver, who was injured during the incid…

Sep 22, 2026
Canada Warns Visa Applicants Against Emails Seeking Sensitive Banking Details
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Canada Warns Visa Applicants Against Emails Seeking Sensitive Banking Details

Canada has warned visa applicants, including Kenyans, about fraudulent emails seeking sensitive banking information and posing as official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) communications. IRCC said…

Sep 22, 2026
92% Drop in H-1B Outsourcing Registrations Amid $100K Visa Rule Affects Kenyan Professionals
Immigration

92% Drop in H-1B Outsourcing Registrations Amid $100K Visa Rule Affects Kenyan Professionals

The recent report by Dallas Express highlights a dramatic 92% decline in H-1B outsourcing registrations, a development that has significant implications for the Kenyan and broader African diaspora involved in the U.S…

Sep 21, 2026
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Trump Enacts New Restrictions on H-1B Visa Holders, Impacting Kenyan Professionals
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Trump Enacts New Restrictions on H-1B Visa Holders, Impacting Kenyan Professionals

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that could significantly impact Kenyan professionals working in the United States, President Donald Trump has implemented additional restrictions on the H-1B visa program. The changes, rep…

Sep 21, 2026
Florida Bans Undocumented Students From Career Training at Public Colleges
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Florida Bans Undocumented Students From Career Training at Public Colleges

Florida has barred undocumented students from enrolling in career and technical education programmes at public institutions, extending the state’s restrictions on access to education for people without legal status. T…

Sep 21, 2026
DHS Proposes Rollback of Grace Periods for H-1B and Other Visas, Impacting African Nonimmigrants
Immigration

DHS Proposes Rollback of Grace Periods for H-1B and Other Visas, Impacting African Nonimmigrants

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new measure that could significantly alter the landscape for H-1B and other employment-based nonimmigrants in the United States. According to a recent report, t…

Sep 20, 2026
US to Screen Social Media of Applicants in Three More Visa Categories
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US to Screen Social Media of Applicants in Three More Visa Categories

The US Department of State will expand its social media vetting requirements from 1 October, requiring applicants for I, TN and TD visas to make their social media profiles publicly accessible as part of the visa adju…

Sep 19, 2026
Trump's New Public Charge Rule for Green Card Applicants Takes Effect, Affecting African Immigrants
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Trump's New Public Charge Rule for Green Card Applicants Takes Effect, Affecting African Immigrants

The Trump administration's newly implemented 'public charge' rule for green card applicants officially took effect on September 19, 2026, across the United States. This rule introduces stricter criteria for determinin…

Sep 19, 2026
Applying for a US Green Card? Here’s What the New Rules Mean for Kenyans
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Applying for a US Green Card? Here’s What the New Rules Mean for Kenyans

Kenyans seeking permanent residence in the United States now face broader scrutiny of their financial circumstances under a new immigration rule that took effect on 18 September. Issued by the US Department of Homelan…

Sep 19, 2026
US Court Blocks Trump Plan to Deport Migrants to Third Countries
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US Court Blocks Trump Plan to Deport Migrants to Third Countries

A United States court has halted a significant component of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, dealing a blow to his administration's efforts to manage the country's immigration system. The court's decisio…

Sep 18, 2026
Trump Administration Extends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Hike for Another Year
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Trump Administration Extends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Hike for Another Year

In a significant policy decision affecting international professionals, President Donald Trump's administration has extended the $100,000 fee for H-1B visas by another year. This development, announced on September 19…

Sep 18, 2026