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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
U.S. Green Card Lottery Registration Window Shortened, Affecting African Applicants
Immigration

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
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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 process…

Sep 23, 2026
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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 i…

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
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
Immigration

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.Th…

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
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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 Homeland…

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
USCIS Implements Rule Limiting Asylum Applications for Ineligible Aliens
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USCIS Implements Rule Limiting Asylum Applications for Ineligible Aliens

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new rule aimed at streamlining the asylum process by limiting opportunities for ineligible applicants. This rule, announced on September…

Sep 18, 2026
New Trump Public Charge Rule Threatens Green Card Eligibility for Thousands in Kern County
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New Trump Public Charge Rule Threatens Green Card Eligibility for Thousands in Kern County

Thousands of immigrants in Kern County, California, are facing uncertainty regarding their eligibility for green cards due to a new public charge rule implemented under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trum…

Sep 18, 2026
Travelling to America? Border Agents Can Now Search Your Phone Without a Warrant
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Travelling to America? Border Agents Can Now Search Your Phone Without a Warrant

A US appeals court has upheld the authority of border officers to search travellers’ mobile phones without a warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion.The ruling was issued on Thursday by the US Court of Appeals…

Sep 18, 2026
US Court Orders USCIS to Resume Processing for 2026 Diversity Visa Applicants
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US Court Orders USCIS to Resume Processing for 2026 Diversity Visa Applicants

In a significant development affecting immigrants from around the globe, including many Kenyans, a United States federal court has mandated the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume proc…

Sep 17, 2026
Trump’s Green Card Crackdown Triggers Lawsuits Across the US
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Trump’s Green Card Crackdown Triggers Lawsuits Across the US

A coalition of 22 states and cities has sued to block a new US immigration rule that would expand the programmes considered when determining whether an immigrant could be classified as a “public charge”.Led by New Yor…

Sep 16, 2026
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