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US to Introduce Four-Year Limit for International Student Visas
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US to Introduce Four-Year Limit for International Student Visas

The United States is set to replace its current student visa system with fixed periods of authorised stay, requiring many international students to apply for extensions if their studies continue beyond four years.The…

Jul 12, 2026
Kenyans Still Need Visitor Visas to Travel to Canada
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Kenyans Still Need Visitor Visas to Travel to Canada

Canada has confirmed that Kenyan citizens will continue to require a visitor visa to enter the country in 2026, as they are not eligible for travel under the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system.The Immigratio…

Jul 11, 2026
Trump Administration Launches Investigation Into Alleged H-1B Visa Fraud
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Trump Administration Launches Investigation Into Alleged H-1B Visa Fraud

The Trump administration has launched a wide-ranging investigation into alleged fraud involving the H-1B and PERM visa programmes, with the Department of Labor issuing dozens of subpoenas and opening multiple inquirie…

Jul 9, 2026
Record Number of Green Cards Issued by U.S. in 2025
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Record Number of Green Cards Issued by U.S. in 2025

The United States government issued a record number of green cards in the fiscal year 2025, marking a significant increase in the number of immigrants allowed to permanently reside in the country. According to the U.S…

Jul 8, 2026
US Plans Tougher Green Card Sponsorship Rules for Foreign Workers
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US Plans Tougher Green Card Sponsorship Rules for Foreign Workers

The US Department of Labor is preparing new rules that would tighten the process employers use to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency through the PERM labour certification programme.The proposed changes wo…

Jul 8, 2026
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Kenya, Germany Sign Deal to Expand Jobs for Skilled Kenyan Workers
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Kenya, Germany Sign Deal to Expand Jobs for Skilled Kenyan Workers

Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Eastern Africa) to strengthen labour mobility, skills recognition and economic cooperati…

Jul 8, 2026
Green Card Relief as Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Resume Processing
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Green Card Relief as Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Resume Processing

A federal judge in Ohio has ordered US immigration authorities to resume processing immigration benefit applications that had been put on hold, ruling that officials cannot leave eligible cases unresolved indefinitely…

Jul 7, 2026
US Approves 273,026 H-1B Renewals in First Nine Months of FY2026
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US Approves 273,026 H-1B Renewals in First Nine Months of FY2026

The United States is on track to record its highest number of H-1B visa renewals in fiscal year 2026, with 273,026 continuing employment petitions approved during the first nine months of the year, according to US Cit…

Jul 6, 2026
US Proposes Sharp Rise in H-1B Minimum Wages
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US Proposes Sharp Rise in H-1B Minimum Wages

The United States government has proposed a significant increase to the minimum salaries employers must pay foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme, including a more than 33 percent rise for entry-level position…

Jul 5, 2026
Minor Mistakes May Now Lead to Green Card Denials Under New US Policy
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Minor Mistakes May Now Lead to Green Card Denials Under New US Policy

From 10 July, US immigration authorities will reject some green card applications that contain technical errors instead of allowing applicants to correct them.Applicants whose cases are denied will lose their filing f…

Jul 5, 2026
How Kenyans in the UK Can Balance Rising Living Costs and Family Remittances
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How Kenyans in the UK Can Balance Rising Living Costs and Family Remittances

Many Kenyans living in the UK are reviewing their finances as rising living costs and regular remittances to relatives in Kenya place increasing pressure on household budgets.For many, financial responsibilities go be…

Jul 3, 2026
US Cracks Down on Birth Tourism with New Criminal Investigation Directive
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US Cracks Down on Birth Tourism with New Criminal Investigation Directive

The United States Department of Justice has issued a new directive making birth tourism a priority for criminal investigations, following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship.The memorandum, c…

Jul 3, 2026
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US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on July 3 for Independence Day Observance
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US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on July 3 for Independence Day Observance

The US Embassy in Nairobi will be closed on Friday, 3 July 2026, to observe the United States' Independence Day holiday. Normal operations will resume after the holiday weekend. The embassy announced that all offices…

Jul 2, 2026
H-1B Visa Holders Eye UK as Green Card Delays Persist
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H-1B Visa Holders Eye UK as Green Card Delays Persist

A rising number of foreign professionals in the United States on H-1B visas are applying for the United Kingdom’s Global Talent Visa, seeking a faster and more reliable path to permanent residency.The H-1B programme…

Jul 1, 2026
New Zealand Introduces Two New Residency Pathways for Kenyans, Other Skilled Migrants
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New Zealand Introduces Two New Residency Pathways for Kenyans, Other Skilled Migrants

New Zealand will introduce major changes to its Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa programme from 24 August 2026, creating new residence pathways that place greater emphasis on skilled work experience and te…

Jul 1, 2026
Australia and Japan Raise Visa Fees for Students, Migrants and Travellers
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Australia and Japan Raise Visa Fees for Students, Migrants and Travellers

Australia has increased visa application fees across several categories, with new charges taking effect on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. The revised fees affect international students, graduates, skilled migrants and famili…

Jul 1, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship Amidst Heated Debate
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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship Amidst Heated Debate

The United States Supreme Court has upheld the principle of birthright citizenship in a landmark decision announced on June 30, 2026. The ruling comes after months of intense legal battles and national debate over the…

Jun 30, 2026
US to Offer Priority B1/B2 Visa Appointments for an Additional $750
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US to Offer Priority B1/B2 Visa Appointments for an Additional $750

The United States will launch a pilot programme on 1 July 2026 allowing applicants for B-1 business and B-2 tourist visas to pay an additional $750 for faster access to visa interviews.The scheme will run until the en…

Jun 30, 2026
UK Tightens Rules for Universities Recruiting International Students
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UK Tightens Rules for Universities Recruiting International Students

The United Kingdom has issued a stark warning to its universities: recruit international students irresponsibly, and lose the right to recruit them at all. Universities will be stripped of the right to recruit interna…

Jun 30, 2026
From Green Card to US Citizen: A Complete Guide to Naturalisation Eligibility
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From Green Card to US Citizen: A Complete Guide to Naturalisation Eligibility

Greg Abel, the Canadian-born chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, has become a United States citizen after taking the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalisation ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa, alongside 28 other applicant…

Jun 30, 2026
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