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…

The government is considering making the Immigration and Citizen Services an independent department separate from the Ministry of Interior. This proposal, revealed by Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, aims to rejuvenate the department and address its tarnished reputation. Under the proposed…

Registration for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 begins next week on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT. Registration runs for one month and closes in Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 12pm EST. The program, run by the US State Department, makes…

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…