IMMIGRATION NEWS

US Senator Alex Padilla from California has introduced a bill aiming to overhaul a key aspect of US immigration law, potentially providing a pathway to permanent residency for over eight million undocumented immigrants. The proposal, known as the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration…

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is escalating its denaturalisation efforts, a move that places the citizenship status of naturalised Americans under increased scrutiny and has triggered concerns among immigrant communities and legal professionals.  A recent memorandum designates…

A bipartisan legislative push in the United States Congress is gaining momentum as faith leaders nationwide voice their support for a bill designed to ease immigration bottlenecks affecting foreign-born clergy.  The proposed measure seeks to address a critical flaw in the current system,…

In a pivotal decision delivered on 17 July, the Kenyan High Court affirmed that children born in Kenya to at least one Kenyan parent are entitled to full citizenship, irrespective of the other parent's status as a refugee or asylum seeker.  The ruling, presided over by Justice John Onyiego,…

For green card holders in the United States, naturalisation represents the culmination of a journey towards full citizenship, unlocking civic privileges ranging from voting rights to protection against deportation.  While permanent residency grants the right to live and work in the US…

Florida's state-operated immigration detention centre in the Everglades has commenced deportation operations, igniting a firestorm of legal, environmental, and ethical debate.  Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed on Friday the first deportation flights had departed from the facility, known as "…

The US immigration system is facing escalating strain, characterised by substantial backlogs and protracted processing times, according to the latest data released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  The figures, covering the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (January–March…

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has initiated a new policy requiring all visa applicants to disclose their social media usernames from the past five years, effective Friday, 25 July. This directive, applying to all DS-160 visa application forms, encompasses prospective international students…

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, of their obligation to carry proof of immigration status at all times.  The renewed advisory, issued on Wednesday, underscores a focus on compliance, reflecting the current administration's…

A US federal appeals court has upheld a previous ruling, dismissing former President Donald Trump’s executive order which sought to limit birthright citizenship.  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined the order, signed immediately after Mr Trump's inauguration, contravenes the US…