IMMIGRATION NEWS

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The United States is on the cusp of a significant demographic and economic shift, potentially experiencing a net decline in immigration for the first time in over half a century.  This reversal, driven by stringent immigration policies enacted under President Donald Trump, raises concerns…
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Former US President Donald Trump has introduced the "Trump Card," a controversial program offering US residency to wealthy individuals who invest $5 million (approximately Ksh647 million), reigniting the debate over wealth-based immigration policies.  Announced last Wednesday, the scheme…
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Los Angeles is currently at the centre of a nationwide controversy regarding immigration enforcement and the limits of federal power, triggered by the deployment of US Marines to the city.  The deployment, initiated on Friday in response to escalating protests against federal immigration raids…
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The US government has begun dismantling the Cuba-Haiti-Nicaragua-Venezuela (CHNV) parole program, initiating the revocation of temporary protections for approximately 500,000 immigrants.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has commenced issuing notices requiring recipients to leave the…
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The death of Jesus Molina-Veya, a 45-year-old Mexican national, while in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Stewart Detention Centre in Lumpkin, Georgia, has ignited fresh concerns regarding detainee welfare and the transparency of operations within immigration…
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As the United States remains a top destination for international students, welcoming over a million scholars annually, prospective students must navigate a complex but crucial process: securing the F-1 student visa.  This document is not merely a travel permit; it is the key to unlocking…
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In a policy shift that could significantly impact green card applicants, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised the validity rules for Form I-693, the medical examination report required for permanent residency applications.  Effective June 11, 2025, the form will no…
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Widespread protests have erupted across the United States in recent days in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement actions. This has triggered clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement personnel. Beginning in Los Angeles, the unrest has quickly spread to major metropolitan…
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Detectives from the Nairobi Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) have arrested a man accused of impersonating a senior government official to defraud an Ethiopian refugee of over Ksh. 3 million.  The suspect, identified as Reverend Richard Macharia Njuguna of the African Independent Pentecostal…
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Los Angeles is currently the focal point of escalating political and social unrest following a series of federal immigration raids that have triggered widespread protests and confrontations.  The initial demonstrations, which began in response to the operations conducted by Immigration and…