IMMIGRATION NEWS
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Registration for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 (DV-2026) begins tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT.
The program, is run by the United States State Department and makes available on a lottery basis up to 55,000 green cards to…
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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented policy changes to enhance protection for legitimate investors participating in the EB-5 visa program.
This initiative aims to safeguard individuals who have acted in good faith but may encounter difficulties due to…
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The issue of noncitizen voting in the United States has been a subject of intense debate and scrutiny.
Federal and state laws strictly prohibit noncitizens from participating in federal or state elections, with severe penalties in place for those who violate these regulations. Since 1924, all…
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The UK government has implemented new policies to decrease the overall number of immigrants entering the country.
This initiative, spearheaded by the Home Office, aims to cultivate domestic talent and address ongoing debates surrounding immigration's impact on the UK labour market. At the heart of…
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The government is considering making the Immigration and Citizen Services an independent department separate from the Ministry of Interior.
This proposal, revealed by Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, aims to rejuvenate the department and address its tarnished reputation. Under the proposed…
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Registration for US Green Card lottery (officially known as Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2026 begins next week on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12pm EDT. Registration runs for one month and closes in Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 12pm EST.
The program, run by the US State Department, makes…
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Kenya and Austria have taken a significant step to improve their bilateral partnership by signing an agreement on the movement of people and migration.
The agreement, executed by Kenya's Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary and Austria's Federal Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Alexander…
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The Canadian government has unveiled modifications to its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program aimed at curbing misuse and encouraging the employment of Canadian citizens.
This initiative, which permits employers to recruit foreign workers for temporary positions when qualified Canadians are…
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The global trend of migration from less developed nations to more developed countries continues to shape demographic patterns worldwide.
This movement is propelled by a multitude of factors, including economic prospects, educational opportunities, family reunification, and the pursuit of personal…
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The Swedish government has disclosed plans to provide migrants with up to Sh 4.4 million ($34,000) as an incentive to voluntarily return to their home countries, beginning in 2026.
This represents a substantial increase from the current program which provides up to 500,000 shillings ($3,903) per…
