IMMIGRATION NEWS

The United States' 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program has commenced, offering Kenyan citizens a pathway to American permanent residency. The application period, which began on October 2, 2024, represents a crucial opportunity for eligible Kenyans aspiring to build a new life in the United…

The United Kingdom has implemented a series of stringent measures aimed at curtailing the influx of foreign workers. These changes are part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce net migration and decrease reliance on international recruitment in sectors that have traditionally depended heavily on…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented significant updates to its guidelines for the EB-1 visa category, commonly known as the "extraordinary ability" green card. These modifications are particularly relevant for highly skilled professionals with STEM…

Kenya is embarking on an ambitious initiative to significantly increase its workforce presence in Qatar. The government aims to send 300,000 workers to the Gulf nation, a substantial increase from the current 67,000. This plan was unveiled by Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred…

Walmart, one of America's largest employers, is offering an exceptional opportunity for international professionals seeking both lucrative employment and permanent residency in the United States. The retail giant has embarked on an initiative to attract global talent by combining substantial…

Canada is implementing substantial modifications to its Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) program intending to reduce the number of permits issued by over 100,000 in the coming three years. This initiative is part of Canada's broader immigration reform strategy, aimed at managing the country's…

The US Department of State has commenced the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery application period, which began on October 2, 2024, at noon ET and will remain open until November 5, 2024, at noon ET. This program aims to allocate up to 55,000 Diversity Visas, fostering greater immigrant diversity…

The Biden administration has implemented stricter asylum regulations at the US-Mexico border, signalling a more assertive stance on immigration as the November elections approach. These new rules, which took effect on Tuesday, expand upon existing restrictions introduced earlier in the year. The…

The Registration period for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 is now open. Registration for DV-2016 opened on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT and will run for one month until Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 12pm EST. The program, run by the US State…

The German Embassy in Nairobi has temporarily suspended visa processing and issuance due to a major power outage affecting its IT systems. The embassy released a statement on Wednesday explaining that the outage, combined with a backup system failure, has rendered their consular and visa sections…