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Court Orders Extradition of a Kenyan Man Wanted in the US over Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering
Immigration

Court Orders Extradition of a Kenyan Man Wanted in the US over Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering

A Nairobi court has ordered the extradition of a Kenyan man wanted in the United States for fraud and money laundering allegations. The court ruled that no evidence was presented to show that Abdulrahman Imraan Juma…

Sep 23, 2022
Kenyans Given Until November 30th to Migrate to the New EAC Biometric Passport
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Kenyans Given Until November 30th to Migrate to the New EAC Biometric Passport

Kenyans have until November 30th to replace their old-generation passports with the new East African Community (EAC) biometric e-passport, the Directorate of Immigration Services has announced. Immigration Director-Ge…

Sep 22, 2022
US Can Use Your Huge Twitter Following to Deny You a Visa, PS Kamau Warns MPs
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US Can Use Your Huge Twitter Following to Deny You a Visa, PS Kamau Warns MPs

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Amb. Macharia Kamau has warned newly-elected MPs that their social media following and activity could cause them challenges while seeking visas to countries such as the U.S. Kamau e…

Sep 21, 2022
Labor Ministry Announces Measures to Protect Kenyan Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia
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Labor Ministry Announces Measures to Protect Kenyan Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia

Kenya’s Ministry of Labor has announced new stringent measures implemented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to safeguard Kenyan migrant workers, especially domestic workers. The ministry said the Gulf state has introduc…

Sep 17, 2022
US Embassy in Kenya Announces Interview Waiver for Non-Immigrant Visas
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US Embassy in Kenya Announces Interview Waiver for Non-Immigrant Visas

The United States Embassy in Kenya has expanded the Interview Waiver Program for non-immigrant visas in a move aimed at clearing a backlog of applications. The Embassy announced on Friday that Kenyans seeking to renew…

Sep 16, 2022
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Germany to Unveil a Points-Based 'Green Card' to Plug Labor Shortage
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Germany to Unveil a Points-Based 'Green Card' to Plug Labor Shortage

Germany is planning to introduce its own version of America’s "green card" dubbed the Chancenkarte, literally “opportunity card”, to make it easier for foreigners to relocate and work in the country. DW reported that…

Sep 9, 2022
Kenya to Depot 40 Jordanian Nationals Found Begging in the Streets of Mombasa
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Kenya to Depot 40 Jordanian Nationals Found Begging in the Streets of Mombasa

Kenyan authorities are set to deport at least 40 Jordanian nationals who were arrested in Mombasa early this week. The foreigners were arrested on Monday after they were found begging in the streets of the coastal cit…

Sep 9, 2022
New Rule Makes It Easier for Low-Income Immigrants to Become Permanent US Residents
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New Rule Makes It Easier for Low-Income Immigrants to Become Permanent US Residents

The Biden administration has announced a new regulation that makes it easier for low-income immigrants to become permanent US residents. The final rule issued by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursda…

Sep 8, 2022
Australia Raises Cap on Permanent Migration
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Australia Raises Cap on Permanent Migration

For the first time in 10 years, Australia is raising its cap on permanent migration in a move aimed at filling massive workforce shortages. The country will boost its permanent migration numbers to 195,000 this financ…

Sep 3, 2022
US Pledges to Expedite Visa Applications for Kenyans
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US Pledges to Expedite Visa Applications for Kenyans

United States Ambassador to Kenya Margret Whitman has pledged to deal with the Visa backlog at the Nairobi embassy. Whitman, who assumed office as the new ambassador early this month, says the backlog was occasioned b…

Aug 30, 2022
US Edges Closer to Scrapping Green Card Country Caps
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US Edges Closer to Scrapping Green Card Country Caps

Two Senators have introduced the Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act of 2022 in the senate, which will potentially ease the immigration of skilled workers into the United States. The EAGLE Act…

Aug 21, 2022
How to Get a Green Card in the United States
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How to Get a Green Card in the United States

A green card, known officially as a permanent resident card, is an identity document issued to an immigrant who becomes a lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Permanent residence is a type of immigrant vis…

Aug 20, 2022
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Canada to Introduce New Selection Rules for Permanent Residency
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Canada to Introduce New Selection Rules for Permanent Residency

The Canadian government has revealed plans to introduce some changes to its Express Entry, the system used to manage Canadian permanent residence applications for filling labor gaps through certain immigration program…

Aug 20, 2022
Amazon Urges USCIS to Allocate All Employment-Based Green Cards Before Deadline to Help Immigrant Workers
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Amazon Urges USCIS to Allocate All Employment-Based Green Cards Before Deadline to Help Immigrant Workers

Tech giant Amazon has urged the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to issue all employment-based green cards by the September 30th deadline for processing…

Aug 19, 2022
New US Ambassador Margaret Whitman Pledges to Expedite Visa Application Process for Kenyans
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New US Ambassador Margaret Whitman Pledges to Expedite Visa Application Process for Kenyans

New United States Ambassador to Kenya Margret Whitman has promised to expedite the visa application process for Kenyans following numerous complaints on social media. In her first media address since she arrived in th…

Aug 7, 2022
Why Kenyans Seeking to Visit the US Will Have to Wait Until June, 2024
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Why Kenyans Seeking to Visit the US Will Have to Wait Until June, 2024

Kenyans looking to visit the United States will have to wait for nearly two years to get visa appointments at the American Embassy in Nairobi. On Monday, the embassy announced that the first available dates for a visi…

Jul 27, 2022
US Embassy in Kenya Responds to Visa Delay Complaints
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US Embassy in Kenya Responds to Visa Delay Complaints

The United States embassy in Nairobi has responded to complaints by Kenyans about delays in getting visa appointments. Terming the delays as a worldwide problem caused by a backlog resulting from the Covid-19 health a…

Jul 26, 2022
Kenya’s Passport Ranked Ninth Most Powerful in Africa
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Kenya’s Passport Ranked Ninth Most Powerful in Africa

Kenya’s passport is among the 10 most powerful in Africa, according to the latest Henley Passport Index from immigration consultancy Henley & Partners. The Kenyan passport which gives holders access to 72 destinations…

Jul 20, 2022
New Kenya-US Deal Makes Diplomats' Families Eligible for Work
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New Kenya-US Deal Makes Diplomats' Families Eligible for Work

Kenya and the United States signed an agreement that makes dependents of diplomatic officials posted in both countries eligible for employment. The five-year agreement that was signed last August was revealed in the F…

Jul 18, 2022
Kenyan Doctor Writes to Incoming US Ambassador over Visa Frustration
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Kenyan Doctor Writes to Incoming US Ambassador over Visa Frustration

A Kenyan medical doctor has expressed her frustration with the United States embassy in Nairobi over delays in visa appointments. Elizabeth Amakove Wala wrote an open letter to the incoming American ambassador to Keny…

Jul 16, 2022
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