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US Green Card Lottery Registration to Cost $1
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US Green Card Lottery Registration to Cost $1

The United States will introduce a $1 registration fee for all entrants to the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery programme, effective 16 October 2025.This marks the first time a fee will be required to submit an application…

Sep 24, 2025
New Zealand to Launch Two New Residency Pathways for Skilled Migrants
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New Zealand to Launch Two New Residency Pathways for Skilled Migrants

New Zealand will introduce two new residency pathways in mid-2026 aimed at addressing labour shortages by making it easier for skilled migrants to gain permanent residence.The government says the new policies respond…

Sep 24, 2025
Which Countries Stand to Gain from the US H-1B Visa Fee Increase?
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Which Countries Stand to Gain from the US H-1B Visa Fee Increase?

The Trump administration has significantly increased the application fee for new H-1B visas to $100,000, up from a previous range of $2,000 to $5,000, in a move set to impact hiring practices across the technology ind…

Sep 24, 2025
Kenyans Visiting Europe to Undergo Biometric Entry Checks Starting October
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Kenyans Visiting Europe to Undergo Biometric Entry Checks Starting October

From 12 October 2025, Kenyan citizens travelling to Europe will be required to undergo biometric registration at border checkpoints as the European Union introduces its new Entry/Exit System (EES).The EES will be impl…

Sep 23, 2025
Who Must Pay the $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee? Key FAQs Explained
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Who Must Pay the $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee? Key FAQs Explained

The Trump administration has confirmed that the newly introduced $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions will apply only to new applications, not to renewals or existing visa holders.In a statement released over the week…

Sep 22, 2025
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Kenyans in the US Face Job Risks Following Trump’s New H-1B Visa Order
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Kenyans in the US Face Job Risks Following Trump’s New H-1B Visa Order

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring American employers to pay a $100,000 (Ksh12.9 million) processing fee for each foreign worker hired under the H-1B visa programme, with the same amount…

Sep 21, 2025
‘I Felt Invisible’: A Kenyan Student’s Struggle With Loneliness in Australia
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‘I Felt Invisible’: A Kenyan Student’s Struggle With Loneliness in Australia

A Kenyan student studying in Adelaide narrowly avoided deportation after facing severe emotional and academic challenges during her time at an Australian university.At 19, she left Nairobi for Adelaide with hopes of a…

Sep 21, 2025
H-1B Visa Bill Proposes Ending Lottery and OPT Program for Foreign Workers
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H-1B Visa Bill Proposes Ending Lottery and OPT Program for Foreign Workers

A new bill introduced in the US Congress aims to significantly tighten rules for hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa system, raising wage requirements, restricting student work programmes, and replacing the cur…

Sep 20, 2025
H-1B Visa Holders in the US Now Earn an Average of $167,533 Annually
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H-1B Visa Holders in the US Now Earn an Average of $167,533 Annually

The average annual salary for H-1B visa holders in the United States is now $167,533, according to new data from ZipRecruiter, with earnings varying widely across roles, industries, and locations.The top 10% of H-1B e…

Sep 18, 2025
‘Are H-1B Workers Stealing US Jobs?’ Viral Post Sparks Online Backlash
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‘Are H-1B Workers Stealing US Jobs?’ Viral Post Sparks Online Backlash

A viral social media post questioning whether foreign tech workers on H-1B visas feel morally conflicted about holding jobs in the United States has triggered strong reactions online.The H-1B visa programme, which all…

Sep 17, 2025
Kenya’s Passport Falls to 70th in 2025 Global Rankings
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Kenya’s Passport Falls to 70th in 2025 Global Rankings

Kenya has dropped to 70th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, with its citizens now able to access 70 countries without a visa or by obtaining one on arrival, down from 76 destinations last year.Despite the decli…

Sep 15, 2025
France Revises Salary Criteria for Foreign Worker Residence Permits
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France Revises Salary Criteria for Foreign Worker Residence Permits

France has reduced the minimum salary requirement for its Talent – Qualified Employee residence permit to €39,582, following a ministerial order issued on 29 August 2025.The Talent Residence Permit, known as the “pass…

Sep 13, 2025
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Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program Faces Permanent Shutdown
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Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program Faces Permanent Shutdown

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced plans to eliminate Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Programme, arguing it reduces job opportunities for Canadians and drives down wages.Poilievre’s proposal wo…

Sep 12, 2025
All Employment-Based US Immigrant Visas Exhausted for 2025 Fiscal Year
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All Employment-Based US Immigrant Visas Exhausted for 2025 Fiscal Year

The US Department of State has confirmed that all available immigrant visas in the EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and Other Workers (EW) categories have been fully issued for the 2025 fiscal year, ending 30 September. No further v…

Sep 11, 2025
Proposed F-1 Visa Change May Limit Length of Stay for Foreign Students
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Proposed F-1 Visa Change May Limit Length of Stay for Foreign Students

The United States has proposed a new rule that would replace the current “duration of status” policy for international students with a fixed-term visa, limiting stays to a maximum of four years.The proposal, introduce…

Sep 10, 2025
H-1B Visa System Under Fire as US Legislators Push for Stricter Immigration Controls
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H-1B Visa System Under Fire as US Legislators Push for Stricter Immigration Controls

Lawmakers in the United States are advancing new efforts to reform the H-1B visa system, citing concerns over its impact on domestic employment and wage standards.Once considered a key tool for strengthening the US wo…

Sep 10, 2025
UK Threatens Visa Restrictions for Countries Rejecting Deportees
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UK Threatens Visa Restrictions for Countries Rejecting Deportees

The United Kingdom has warned it may suspend visas for countries that do not cooperate in taking back nationals who have been denied the right to remain in Britain.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood issued the warning dur…

Sep 9, 2025
Study Permit Approvals in Canada Fall Over 70% in First Half of 2025
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Study Permit Approvals in Canada Fall Over 70% in First Half of 2025

Canada issued over 214,000 fewer study and work permits in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, marking a drop of nearly 57% in new arrivals.Government data show that the number of study permi…

Sep 8, 2025
Stricter rules announced for H-1B visas and Green Card applicants
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Stricter rules announced for H-1B visas and Green Card applicants

The US government is introducing a series of legal and procedural changes that will make it more difficult for foreign nationals to obtain or retain legal immigration status, including work visas, student permits, and…

Sep 6, 2025
F-1 Students and H-1B Workers Lose Access to the US Visa Dropbox Programme
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F-1 Students and H-1B Workers Lose Access to the US Visa Dropbox Programme

The United States has sharply reduced eligibility for its visa interview waiver programme, effective 2 September 2025, requiring most non-immigrant visa applicants to attend in-person interviews.The policy change ends…

Sep 5, 2025
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