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Green Card Holders Hit by New Rules Targeting Fraudulent Family Petitions
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Green Card Holders Hit by New Rules Targeting Fraudulent Family Petitions

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented new, stricter rules for family-based green card applications, effective immediately.The revised guidance, formalised in Volume 6 of the US…

Aug 2, 2025
US to Enforce In-Person Visa Interviews for Most Applicants Starting September 2
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US to Enforce In-Person Visa Interviews for Most Applicants Starting September 2

The United States has implemented stricter guidelines for non-immigrant visa applications, curtailing interview waiver eligibility, particularly for Kenyan applicants. These revised procedures, effective immediately…

Aug 1, 2025
Who Can Apply for Canada’s 2025 Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program?
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Who Can Apply for Canada’s 2025 Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program?

Canada has reignited its commitment to family reunification by reopening the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for the 2025 intake.This offering Canadian citizens and permanent residents the opportunity to sponso…

Jul 31, 2025
Immigrant Families Fear Losing US Citizenship Rights for Their Children
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Immigrant Families Fear Losing US Citizenship Rights for Their Children

Federal agencies are reportedly preparing to implement a controversial policy that would restrict birthright citizenship.The move threatens to upend established legal precedent and create widespread uncertainty, despi…

Jul 30, 2025
USCIS to Toughen Citizenship Test and Overhaul H-1B Visa
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USCIS to Toughen Citizenship Test and Overhaul H-1B Visa

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is poised to enact significant alterations to both the naturalisation process and the H-1B visa programme.This signals a renewed effort by the Trump admin…

Jul 30, 2025
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US Interview Waiver Policy to Change on 2 September 2025, Affecting H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders
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US Interview Waiver Policy to Change on 2 September 2025, Affecting H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders

The United States is set to implement stricter criteria for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers, effective 2 September 2025, potentially affecting a broad range of travellers, especially those seeking to renew H-1B an…

Jul 29, 2025
US Workers Say Immigration Crackdown Is Causing Labour Shortages
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US Workers Say Immigration Crackdown Is Causing Labour Shortages

The United States manufacturing sector is grappling with escalating labour shortages as the Trump administration's stringent immigration enforcement agenda takes effect. Disruptions are being reported across multiple…

Jul 29, 2025
8 Million Immigrants Could Soon Qualify for Green Cards Under New US Bill
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8 Million Immigrants Could Soon Qualify for Green Cards Under New US Bill

US Senator Alex Padilla from California has introduced a bill aiming to overhaul a key aspect of US immigration law, potentially providing a pathway to permanent residency for over eight million undocumented immigrant…

Jul 28, 2025
Green Card Holders Turned US Citizens Risk Denaturalisation Over Tax Violations
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Green Card Holders Turned US Citizens Risk Denaturalisation Over Tax Violations

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is escalating its denaturalisation efforts, a move that places the citizenship status of naturalised Americans under increased scrutiny and has triggered concerns among im…

Jul 28, 2025
US Bill Seeks to Rescue Foreign Clergy from Deportation Amid Green Card Backlog
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US Bill Seeks to Rescue Foreign Clergy from Deportation Amid Green Card Backlog

A bipartisan legislative push in the United States Congress is gaining momentum as faith leaders nationwide voice their support for a bill designed to ease immigration bottlenecks affecting foreign-born clergy. The pr…

Jul 27, 2025
Kenyan High Court Upholds Citizenship Rights for Children of Mixed-Status Parents
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Kenyan High Court Upholds Citizenship Rights for Children of Mixed-Status Parents

In a pivotal decision delivered on 17 July, the Kenyan High Court affirmed that children born in Kenya to at least one Kenyan parent are entitled to full citizenship, irrespective of the other parent's status as a ref…

Jul 27, 2025
Meet These Requirements and You Could Become a US Citizen
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Meet These Requirements and You Could Become a US Citizen

For green card holders in the United States, naturalisation represents the culmination of a journey towards full citizenship, unlocking civic privileges ranging from voting rights to protection against deportation. Wh…

Jul 26, 2025
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Florida Launches Deportation Operations From Controversial Everglades Facility
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Florida Launches Deportation Operations From Controversial Everglades Facility

Florida's state-operated immigration detention centre in the Everglades has commenced deportation operations, igniting a firestorm of legal, environmental, and ethical debate. Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed on Friday…

Jul 26, 2025
US Immigration Backlog Hits 11.3 Million as USCIS Processing Times Surge
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US Immigration Backlog Hits 11.3 Million as USCIS Processing Times Surge

The US immigration system is facing escalating strain, characterised by substantial backlogs and protracted processing times, according to the latest data released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). T…

Jul 25, 2025
US Embassy in Nairobi Now Requires Visa Applicants to List All Social Media Handles from Past 5 Years
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US Embassy in Nairobi Now Requires Visa Applicants to List All Social Media Handles from Past 5 Years

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has initiated a new policy requiring all visa applicants to disclose their social media usernames from the past five years, effective Friday, 25 July.This directive, applying to al…

Jul 25, 2025
US Immigration Officials Issue Compliance Alert to Green Card Holders
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US Immigration Officials Issue Compliance Alert to Green Card Holders

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, of their obligation to carry proof of immigration status at all times. The renewed advisory, issued on Wednesday, und…

Jul 24, 2025
Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Blocked by Appeals Court
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Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Blocked by Appeals Court

A US federal appeals court has upheld a previous ruling, dismissing President Donald Trump’s executive order which sought to limit birthright citizenship. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined the order, signe…

Jul 24, 2025
Student Denied US F-1 Visa Twice Over Generic Explanations
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Student Denied US F-1 Visa Twice Over Generic Explanations

A Congolese student's second F-1 student visa denial has ignited concerns over interview practices at the US Embassy in Kinshasa, potentially jeopardising his autumn semester start at the University of Massachusetts B…

Jul 23, 2025
UK Cracks Down on Asylum Seekers Working Illegally as Delivery Riders
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UK Cracks Down on Asylum Seekers Working Illegally as Delivery Riders

In a move to enforce immigration laws, the UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is launching a crackdown on asylum seekers working illegally as food delivery riders. The initiative, announced on 23 July…

Jul 23, 2025
Miami ICE Facility Accused of Forcing Migrants to Kneel While Eating
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Miami ICE Facility Accused of Forcing Migrants to Kneel While Eating

A coalition of human rights organisations has released a damning report this week, alleging widespread abuse and degrading conditions within three federal immigration detention centres in South Florida. The report, co…

Jul 22, 2025
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