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Kenyan Travellers to Pay Over Ksh56,000 for US Visas Starting October 2025
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Kenyan Travellers to Pay Over Ksh56,000 for US Visas Starting October 2025

Kenyan citizens planning travel to the United States will face substantially higher visa costs starting 1 October 2025, as a new US immigration law introduces a mandatory "Visa Integrity Fee" of $250 (approximately Ks…

Jul 21, 2025
Nationwide ICE Arrests During Immigration Hearings Labelled 'Unlawful' in Federal Case
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Nationwide ICE Arrests During Immigration Hearings Labelled 'Unlawful' in Federal Case

A coalition of legal advocacy organisations has launched a federal class-action lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), alleging a systematic strategy to circu…

Jul 19, 2025
US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for All Non-Immigrant Applicants
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US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for All Non-Immigrant Applicants

The United States has initiated a $250 "visa integrity fee" for all non-immigrant visa applicants, impacting individuals seeking entry for tourism, education, employment, and cultural exchange. The charge, effective f…

Jul 19, 2025
9 Major UK Visit Visa Changes in 2025
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9 Major UK Visit Visa Changes in 2025

The United Kingdom has implemented a series of significant reforms to its visit visa system, effective from 2025. Aimed at modernising border management and enhancing the experience for millions of annual visitors, th…

Jul 18, 2025
US Deportation Deal With Eswatini Sparks Diplomatic Crisis in Southern Africa
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US Deportation Deal With Eswatini Sparks Diplomatic Crisis in Southern Africa

A diplomatic crisis is escalating across southern Africa following the United States' transfer of five convicted foreign nationals to the Kingdom of Eswatini under a controversial deportation arrangement.The deal has…

Jul 18, 2025
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Canada to Issue 10,000 Invitations Under Parents and Grandparents Program Starting 28 July
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Canada to Issue 10,000 Invitations Under Parents and Grandparents Program Starting 28 July

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to issue up to 10,000 invitations starting 28 July 2025, under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), offering a pathway to permanent residency for the p…

Jul 17, 2025
Marriage Alone Won’t Make You a US Citizen—Here’s What It Really Takes
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Marriage Alone Won’t Make You a US Citizen—Here’s What It Really Takes

As the debate over immigration intensifies across the United States, the human cost of bureaucratic delays and evolving enforcement policies is becoming increasingly evident. In Tennessee, one family's experience illu…

Jul 16, 2025
How UK’s New Digital Visa System Will Affect Kenyan Migrants and Students
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How UK’s New Digital Visa System Will Affect Kenyan Migrants and Students

The United Kingdom is undergoing a significant transformation in its immigration and trade policies, with new measures set to impact countries like Kenya. The changes, encompassing digitised visa processes and reworke…

Jul 15, 2025
Trump Administration Ends Bond Hearings for Undocumented Migrants, Increasing Detentions
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Trump Administration Ends Bond Hearings for Undocumented Migrants, Increasing Detentions

The Trump administration is implementing a policy shift that eliminates bond hearings for undocumented migrants contesting deportation. The move is poised to drastically increase the number of individuals held in fede…

Jul 15, 2025
Majority of US Immigration Detainees Lack Criminal History, Data Shows
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Majority of US Immigration Detainees Lack Criminal History, Data Shows

The Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies face mounting criticism as data reveals a significant proportion of detainees have no criminal convictions, contradicting claims that the focus is…

Jul 14, 2025
Germany’s Public Universities Offer Tuition-Free Degrees to International Students
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Germany’s Public Universities Offer Tuition-Free Degrees to International Students

Germany’s public universities continue to draw significant international interest due to their tuition-free education model, challenging global trends of increasing tuition fees and student debt. Undergraduate and pos…

Jul 12, 2025
US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Students, Workers, and Tourists Starting 2025
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US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Students, Workers, and Tourists Starting 2025

Starting in fiscal year 2025, the United States will levy a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee on most non-immigrant visa categories, a change anticipated to significantly increase the cost of entry for millions of prospecti…

Jul 11, 2025
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Flying to the US from Canada? Upcoming Changes Could End Mandatory Shoe Checks
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Flying to the US from Canada? Upcoming Changes Could End Mandatory Shoe Checks

Travellers flying to the United States through Canadian pre-clearance facilities may soon find the screening process less cumbersome, as Canada considers eliminating mandatory shoe removal. The move is prompted by the…

Jul 11, 2025
Masked Immigration Agents Fuel Public Fear and Confusion Across the US
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Masked Immigration Agents Fuel Public Fear and Confusion Across the US

A lawsuit filed by Job Garcia, a US citizen, against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has amplified the ongoing debate surrounding the tactics employed by federal immigration agents during enforcement operati…

Jul 10, 2025
Loss of Foreign Workers Begins to Bite the US Economy
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Loss of Foreign Workers Begins to Bite the US Economy

Intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration is triggering significant labour shortages across vital sectors of the US economy, impacting industries ranging from agriculture and meat processing t…

Jul 10, 2025
US Customs and Border Protection Issues Warning to Green Card Holders
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US Customs and Border Protection Issues Warning to Green Card Holders

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a formal advisory alerting lawful permanent residents that criminal histories now pose a greater risk to their immigration status, potentially leading to removal proce…

Jul 9, 2025
Green Card Replacement Wait Times Jump Nearly 1,000%
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Green Card Replacement Wait Times Jump Nearly 1,000%

Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the US are currently experiencing substantial delays in the processing of their I-90 forms, the application required to renew or replace their green cards. Data released by US Citi…

Jul 8, 2025
US Deports Eight Men to South Sudan Despite No Citizenship Links
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US Deports Eight Men to South Sudan Despite No Citizenship Links

The deportation of eight foreign nationals to South Sudan by the United States government has ignited a fierce legal and ethical debate, raising questions about executive power and the treatment of non-citizen convict…

Jul 7, 2025
Non-Criminal Immigrants Now Make Up Fastest-Growing Segment in US ICE Detention
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Non-Criminal Immigrants Now Make Up Fastest-Growing Segment in US ICE Detention

Amid the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement campaign, new data reveals a significant increase in the detention of undocumented immigrants without criminal records, prompting growing concern and…

Jul 4, 2025
Does This Viral App Help Immigrants Evade Enforcement in US Cities—Is it Legal?
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Does This Viral App Help Immigrants Evade Enforcement in US Cities—Is it Legal?

A mobile application designed to alert users to nearby immigration enforcement activity, ICEBlock, has become a lightning rod in a national debate, rocketing to the top of the US App Store charts following public crit…

Jul 3, 2025
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