IMMIGRATION NEWS
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A bipartisan group of US legislators has introduced the H‑1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, a bill that would exempt foreign-trained healthcare professionals from the $100,000 filing fee for H‑1B visa applications.
The fee was introduced through a presidential proclamation in…
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Lawful permanent residents are facing increased scrutiny at the United States borders, with some denied re-entry after extended periods abroad.
Green card holders have reported growing difficulties when returning to the United States, particularly following longer stays overseas. Under policies…
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The United States Embassy in Nairobi has confirmed that it is continuing to interview diversity visa applicants, even as the Green Card Lottery programme remains suspended.
Consul General Nathan Flock stated in a recent interview that, although no new visas are being issued, the embassy is still…
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A US government filing in April 2025 shows that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is developing an artificial intelligence platform, known as ImmigrationOS, with support from Palantir.
The system is designed to centralise immigration enforcement by combining multiple data sources into a…
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Laid-off foreign workers in the United States are encountering stricter scrutiny when applying to switch from H-1B visas to visitor status, a route once used to extend their lawful stay.
Foreign nationals on H-1B visas are granted a 60-day grace period after losing their jobs to find new employment…
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The Slovak Republic is offering five fully funded scholarships to Kenyan students for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The programme, announced by the Slovak Embassy in Nairobi in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Education, aims to expand academic cooperation between the two countries. It…
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Kenyan travellers to Portugal will now submit visa applications directly to the Portuguese Embassy in Nairobi, which opened a dedicated visa section on 5 March 2026.
The Kenya High Commission in Maputo confirmed the operational change in a notice dated 27 March, noting that the new visa section…
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Thousands of Kenyans face mounting financial strain as US visa application fees rise and approval rates remain low.
Individuals applying for tourist and business visas (B1/B2), student visas (F), and exchange visitor visas (J) currently pay $185 (about KSh24,000), following an increase in May 2023…
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Kenya will accelerate passport processing for citizens seeking overseas employment, with documents to be issued within 72 hours, President William Ruto has announced.
The declaration was made on 28 March during the Ambassadors and High Commissioners’ Conference at the Kenyatta International…
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Canada will revise its Super Visa income rules from 31 March 2026, allowing hosts to use a longer income assessment period and include some financial contribution from visiting relatives.
The Super Visa programme enables parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to stay…
