IMMIGRATION NEWS

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The United States Embassy in Kenya has announced an important modification to its visa application process, set to commence on December 2, 2024. This comprehensive reform introduces a mandatory verification protocol for the DS-160 application, designed to enhance procedural efficiency and minimize…
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, US universities are urgently advising international students and staff to return to campus before his January inauguration. The academic community is experiencing significant anxiety regarding Trump's pledged large-scale deportation strategy…
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The New York City Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director has sounded a critical alarm regarding the proliferation of migrant criminal elements within the city. Kenneth Genalo has delivered the assessment in his first interview since Donald Trump's presidential election, expressing deep…
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The prospect of Donald J. Trump's return to the presidency has triggered widespread anxiety within immigrant communities across the United States. As the president-elect reaffirms his commitment to extensive deportations and immigration restrictions beginning on his first day in office, foreign-…
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African trade unions have drawn attention to the serious human rights abuses faced by African migrant workers in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. They have filed formal complaints with the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights, which was established in 2011 to oversee the…
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The United States Embassy in Kenya has announced a significant modification to its visa application process, introducing a mandatory DS-160 verification requirement effective December 2, 2024. The new directive specifically addresses the critical need for alignment between applicants' DS-160…
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VFS Global and RushMyPassport have joined forces to make it easier for US and Canadian citizens to get their passports. This collaboration combines VFS Global's extensive government service expertise with RushMyPassport's technology-driven solutions, promising to revolutionize how travelers obtain…
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Kenya's Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has provided reassurance to young job seekers regarding international employment opportunities. The CS notes that passport unavailability will not hinder their prospects of working abroad. During the inaugural launch of the National Job Recruitment…
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Vivian Maina, a tutor at the Russian Open Centre, is passionate about teaching young Kenyans the Russian language and culture. She represents a growing initiative that introduces young Kenyans to Russian language and culture through a collaborative network including the Kenya Institute of Foreign…
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The city of Los Angeles, second only to New York in population among US cities, has taken decisive steps to counter anticipated immigration policies of the incoming Trump administration. The city council's recent passage of a "sanctuary city" ordinance marks a crucial escalation in the ongoing…