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US Signs Deportation Agreements with Honduras and Uganda
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US Signs Deportation Agreements with Honduras and Uganda

Washington has signed new agreements with Uganda and Honduras to deport asylum seekers and undocumented migrants. These deals, part of a wider US effort to reduce illegal immigration, have drawn criticism from human r…

Aug 21, 2025
US Tightens Immigration Scrutiny with Focus on ‘Anti-American’ Sentiment
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US Tightens Immigration Scrutiny with Focus on ‘Anti-American’ Sentiment

A newly introduced US immigration policy has triggered widespread concern due to its focus on identifying "anti-Americanism" among applicants. Announced earlier this week, the policy expands the authority of immigrati…

Aug 20, 2025
Express Entry Results Out: Canada Invites Skilled Workers to Apply for Residency
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Express Entry Results Out: Canada Invites Skilled Workers to Apply for Residency

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the latest Express Entry draw, inviting a limited number of foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency.On 18 August 2025, only 225 can…

Aug 20, 2025
US State Department Cancels Over 6,000 Student Visas
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US State Department Cancels Over 6,000 Student Visas

The United States is witnessing a significant wave of visa cancellations affecting international students, as the Trump administration intensifies its national security measures. This year alone, over 6,000 student vi…

Aug 19, 2025
USCIS Processing Delays Stall Transition from H-1B to Permanent Residency
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USCIS Processing Delays Stall Transition from H-1B to Permanent Residency

The American dream is becoming increasingly difficult for skilled foreign workers seeking permanent residency, as growing delays in the United States’ employer-sponsored green card system threaten the country’s econom…

Aug 18, 2025
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American Universities Struggle to Adapt to Declining International Enrollment
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American Universities Struggle to Adapt to Declining International Enrollment

US universities are grappling with a steep decline in international student enrollment, a trend driven by stricter immigration policies and a shrinking domestic student pool.According to a new report from the National…

Aug 17, 2025
Trump Administration to Tighten Scrutiny of "Good Moral Character" in Citizenship Process
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Trump Administration to Tighten Scrutiny of "Good Moral Character" in Citizenship Process

The Trump administration has implemented a major change to the naturalization process, requiring US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers to conduct a more detailed evaluation of applicants' "moral cha…

Aug 17, 2025
Kenyans Advised Against Overstaying US Visas
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Kenyans Advised Against Overstaying US Visas

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a strong warning to Kenyan nationals regarding strict adherence to US visa rules.This comes as officials increase efforts to inform applicants about the importance of fo…

Aug 16, 2025
China Launches K Visa to Attract Global STEM Talent
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China Launches K Visa to Attract Global STEM Talent

China is set to introduce a new visa aimed at attracting young professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from around the world. The K visa, which will take effect on October 1, marks a…

Aug 15, 2025
US Green Card Holders Face New Rules on Taxes, Property, and Marriage Checks
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US Green Card Holders Face New Rules on Taxes, Property, and Marriage Checks

Holders of the United States green card, officially known as lawful permanent residents, are facing increased scrutiny as the country implements new immigration policies. For the approximately 13 million green card ho…

Aug 14, 2025
Kenyan Students in the US Risk Deportation for Missing Classes, Embassy Issues Warning
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Kenyan Students in the US Risk Deportation for Missing Classes, Embassy Issues Warning

The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a warning to Kenyan students studying in the United States about the increased risk of having their visas revoked if they fail to meet academic requirements. This comes as the US g…

Aug 13, 2025
US to Overhaul H-1B Visa System
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US to Overhaul H-1B Visa System

The United States is preparing to make a significant change to its H-1B visa program by replacing the current lottery system with a merit-based selection process that prioritizes highly skilled workers and higher sala…

Aug 13, 2025
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H-1B and L-1 Workers in America Rely on Online Support Amid Immigration Hurdles
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H-1B and L-1 Workers in America Rely on Online Support Amid Immigration Hurdles

Across the United States, foreign workers are facing mounting uncertainty as volatile economic conditions and evolving immigration policies cast a shadow over their professional lives and legal status. Thousands of vi…

Aug 11, 2025
Uncertainty Grows Over EB-5 Visa Rules After Federal Court Decision
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Uncertainty Grows Over EB-5 Visa Rules After Federal Court Decision

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme, as a federal court has declined to rule on a challenge concerning the required duration of investment for foreign nationals seeking permanent re…

Aug 11, 2025
New Bill Could Scrap ‘Intent to Leave’ Rule for F-1 Visa Applicants
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New Bill Could Scrap ‘Intent to Leave’ Rule for F-1 Visa Applicants

Congresswomen María Elvira Salazar and Veronica Escobar are championing the bill, which seeks to recalibrate the F-1 student visa regulations and streamline pathways for STEM graduates to remain in the United States.C…

Aug 9, 2025
Denied a US Student Visa? Here’s What Consular Officers Are Looking For
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Denied a US Student Visa? Here’s What Consular Officers Are Looking For

The path to higher education in the United States is becoming increasingly difficult for international students, as evidenced by a recent surge in F-1 study visa denials. Despite the continued allure of US academic in…

Aug 7, 2025
US Proposes Mandatory Passport Scans for Green Card Lottery Applicants
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US Proposes Mandatory Passport Scans for Green Card Lottery Applicants

The United States government plans to implement new regulations for the Diversity Visa (DV) Programme, mandating applicants to submit a scanned copy of their passport during the lottery entry process. The proposed rul…

Aug 6, 2025
US to Reinstate $15,000 Visa Bond for Select Foreign Visitors Starting August 20
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US to Reinstate $15,000 Visa Bond for Select Foreign Visitors Starting August 20

The United States is reintroducing a visa bond pilot programme starting 20 August 2025, targeting visitors from countries with high rates of visa overstays.The initiative, announced by the US State Department on 5 Aug…

Aug 5, 2025
Green Card Interviews for Married Couples Now Resemble Interrogations, Applicants Say
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Green Card Interviews for Married Couples Now Resemble Interrogations, Applicants Say

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented stricter in-person interview requirements for nearly all marriage-based green card applicants, irrespective of marital duration or the strength of su…

Aug 5, 2025
Trump Administration Denies Daily ICE Arrest Quota
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Trump Administration Denies Daily ICE Arrest Quota

The Trump administration has formally denied the existence of a daily quota for immigration arrests despite earlier public statements from senior officials suggesting a daily target of 3,000 arrests. The DOJ’s filing…

Aug 4, 2025