IMMIGRATION NEWS

Kenya's Ambassador to Germany Stella Mokaya has urged the nation's youth and graduates to capitalize on the increasing educational and employment opportunities available in Germany. Her remarks were delivered during a Digital Career Fair organized by Mount Kenya University (MKU), which sought to…

The Heritage Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank, has presented a detailed blueprint for reforming the US immigration system as the incoming Republican Congress prepares to assume power. This proposal, crafted by Lora Ries, director of the organization's Border Security and Immigration…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially reached its limit for H-1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2025. This cap encompasses the standard allocation of 65,000 visas available for general applicants, as well as an additional 20,000 specifically reserved for…

For immigrants and undocumented migrants in the United States, understanding one’s rights during an encounter with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is vital. ICE, a federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for enforcing immigration laws,…

As the Trump administration prepares to take office on January 20, 2025, crucial changes to US immigration policies are anticipated, The anticipated changes include visa categories such as the EB-5, H-1B, and pathways to green cards. The potential implications of these shifts are particularly…

In a decisive step to alleviate labour shortages across several US industries, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have announced the allocation of an additional 64,716 H-2B visas for the fiscal year 2025. This addition supplements the existing quota of 66,…

In a strategy aimed at enhancing the US economy through overseas investments, immigration law offers a pathway for specific noncitizens to secure lawful permanent residency, better known as a Green Card. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program represents a prominent avenue for individuals willing to…

Immigration officials in Canada are preparing for a major transition as Canada approaches the expiration of nearly five million temporary permits by the end of 2025. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has addressed the Commons immigration committee, indicating that while most visa holders are…

The family of Fathi Hussein, a beauty salon owner from Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is in deep mourning after her tragic death at sea. Fathi’s attempt to reach the French island of Mayotte, facilitated by migrant smugglers, ended in disaster at sea, exposing the increasingly dangerous nature of…

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labour (DOL) have announced an expansion of the H-2B visa program. The move is aimed at alleviating critical labour shortages in several industries. This temporary final rule (TFR) will make available an additional 64,716 H-2B visas…