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Kenyans Travelling to Europe: How the EU’s Biometric System Affects You
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Kenyans Travelling to Europe: How the EU’s Biometric System Affects You

The European Union has begun rolling out a new biometric border control system that replaces manual passport stamping for non-EU nationals with digital identity checks.The Entry/Exit System (EES), introduced on Sunday…

Oct 12, 2025
After H-1B Crackdown, Trump Administration Now Targets OPT Program
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After H-1B Crackdown, Trump Administration Now Targets OPT Program

The Trump administration has announced a new $100,000 fee for each H-1B visa petition, significantly increasing the cost of hiring skilled foreign workers ahead of the next visa lottery cycle.The new fee marks a sharp…

Oct 11, 2025
What You Need to Know About the Troop Deployments in Chicago and Portland
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What You Need to Know About the Troop Deployments in Chicago and Portland

A federal judge in Chicago is reviewing the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to assist immigration enforcement in Illinois.This follows a legal challenge by state and city officials. US Distr…

Oct 10, 2025
Canada Extends Open Work Permit Policy for Permanent Residency Applicants
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Canada Extends Open Work Permit Policy for Permanent Residency Applicants

The Government of Canada has extended its temporary public policy allowing eligible permanent residency applicants and certain family members to apply for open work permits until 31 December 2026.First introduced on 4…

Oct 9, 2025
Green Card Success: Kenyan Winner Offers Application Tips
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Green Card Success: Kenyan Winner Offers Application Tips

Jared Ombaso Gwaro, originally from Kiogoro in Kisii County, Kenya, secured a place in the United States through the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery and has since built a life in Minnesota.Gwaro began pursuing the DV Lott…

Oct 9, 2025
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Low-Salary H-1B Applicants Face 48% Drop in Approval Rates Under New Wage System
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Low-Salary H-1B Applicants Face 48% Drop in Approval Rates Under New Wage System

The United States has proposed a major change to the H-1B visa selection process, replacing the current random lottery with a wage-based system that would favour higher-paid foreign workers.Under the new plan introduc…

Oct 8, 2025
From Nairobi’s Donholm to Libyan Prisons: The Magafe Gang’s Migrant Trap
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From Nairobi’s Donholm to Libyan Prisons: The Magafe Gang’s Migrant Trap

A Somali man who left Kenya in May 2025 in search of better opportunities is now being held by traffickers in Libya, where his captors are demanding a ransom of KSh2 million from his family.The Magafe Network and East…

Oct 8, 2025
US Plans to End Birthright Citizenship for Children Born to Non-Citizen Parents Under Trump Order
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US Plans to End Birthright Citizenship for Children Born to Non-Citizen Parents Under Trump Order

President Donald Trump’s executive order to limit birthright citizenship in the United States is facing multiple legal challenges, with several federal courts blocking its enforcement on constitutional grounds.Signed…

Oct 6, 2025
USCIS to Launch Revised US Citizenship Civics Test in October 2025
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USCIS to Launch Revised US Citizenship Civics Test in October 2025

Applicants for US citizenship who submit Form N-400 on or after 20 October 2025 will be required to take a revised version of the naturalisation civics test, according to the United States Citizenship and Immigration…

Oct 4, 2025
Skilled Foreign Workers Invited to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence
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Skilled Foreign Workers Invited to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence

Canada has issued 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class stream of its Express Entry system, following a selection round held on 1 October 2025.The minimum Comprehensi…

Oct 3, 2025
600 Kenyan Students Begin German Language Training Under Labour Mobility Deal
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600 Kenyan Students Begin German Language Training Under Labour Mobility Deal

Kenya and Germany have launched a labour mobility agreement that promotes skilled migration while strengthening cultural ties and diplomatic relations between the two countries.At a recent event hosted by the German E…

Oct 3, 2025
US Announces Major Hike in Visa and Immigration Fees Effective October 2025
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US Announces Major Hike in Visa and Immigration Fees Effective October 2025

The United States has introduced substantial increases to a wide range of immigration-related fees, including visa applications, border entry forms, and asylum filings, with most changes taking effect from October 202…

Oct 1, 2025
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US Embassy in Nairobi Suspends Routine Media Operations Due to Funding Cuts
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US Embassy in Nairobi Suspends Routine Media Operations Due to Funding Cuts

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has limited its public communications following a federal government shutdown in Washington, suspending regular updates on social media platforms.Essential consular services, inclu…

Oct 1, 2025
US Lawmakers Probe Major Employers for Prioritising H-1B Visa Holders Over Americans
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US Lawmakers Probe Major Employers for Prioritising H-1B Visa Holders Over Americans

A bipartisan group of US senators has launched an investigation into major corporations’ use of the H-1B visa programme while conducting large-scale layoffs of American workers.Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuc…

Sep 30, 2025
How the EU’s Biometric System Will Change Your Travel Experience
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How the EU’s Biometric System Will Change Your Travel Experience

The European Union will begin implementing its new Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, replacing manual passport stamping with biometric checks for non-EU travellers entering or leaving the Schengen Area.The E…

Sep 30, 2025
Trump Authorizes 200 National Guard Troops in Oregon for Immigration Enforcement, Leaders Say
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Trump Authorizes 200 National Guard Troops in Oregon for Immigration Enforcement, Leaders Say

The federal government has ordered 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to operate under Washington’s control, directing them to support immigration enforcement personnel and protect federal facilities.The directi…

Sep 29, 2025
Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to End Birthright Citizenship
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Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to End Birthright Citizenship

The Trump administration has formally appealed to the United States Supreme Court to reinstate an executive order that would end birthright citizenship for children born in the country to undocumented immigrants and t…

Sep 28, 2025
Many International Students Maintain US Study Plans Despite Political Uncertainty
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Many International Students Maintain US Study Plans Despite Political Uncertainty

International interest in studying at US universities is showing signs of decline, as new survey data reveals rising concerns among prospective students over safety, political uncertainty, and immigration challenges.A…

Sep 27, 2025
Small Employers Say $100K H-1B Fee Could Shut Down Hiring Plans
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Small Employers Say $100K H-1B Fee Could Shut Down Hiring Plans

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 application fee for new H-1B visas, significantly raising the cost for companies seeking to hire skilled foreign workers.The White House la…

Sep 26, 2025
Dallas ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Gunman and Victims
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Dallas ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Gunman and Victims

A gunman opened fire from a rooftop near a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday morning, killing one detainee and critically injuring two others before taking his own life.The v…

Sep 26, 2025
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