IMMIGRATION NEWS

The Chinese Embassy in Nairobi has announced a significant extension of the fingerprint collection exemption for Kenyans seeking short-term visas to China. This move, effective until December 31, 2025, is intended to facilitate smoother travel for Kenyans, especially those travelling for business,…

Canada has implemented a significant shift in its immigration policy aimed at streamlining processes and addressing concerns about unauthorized work. Effective immediately, temporary residents on visitor visas are no longer permitted to apply for work permits from within the country. This change…

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced an imminent deadline for Kenyan educators to apply for the prestigious Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program. This initiative, sponsored by the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), offers a…

The California Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1840, positioning the state to become the first in the nation to offer down payment assistance to undocumented immigrants seeking to purchase homes. This progressive legislation, approved by a Democratic supermajority, grants eligible undocumented…

Kenya has been instrumental in reducing barriers to human mobility within East Africa and has made significant progress in safeguarding the rights of its citizens working abroad. However, the nation still faces challenges in formulating and implementing effective domestic immigration and employment…

The Biden administration's immigration policy, "Keeping Families Together," has encountered a significant obstacle following a temporary block by a federal judge in Texas. Judge J. Campbell Barker's decision represents a setback for President Biden's immigration agenda which has been a focal point…

The US Diversity Visa Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is an annual program administered by the US State Department. This initiative provides individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the United States an opportunity to apply for permanent resident status. However, the…

Recent data from the Migration Policy Institute has revealed a notable trend in the acquisition of US permanent residency status and naturalized citizenship among African nationals. Specifically, Ethiopians have consistently outpaced Kenyans in obtaining these statuses from 2004 to 2022. The…

The 2020 H-1B wage rule had a profound impact on both employers and foreign workers. This regulation, introduced by the Trump administration, led to significant increases in required salaries for H-1B visa holders. For example, the National Foundation for American Policy reported that entry-level…

A new initiative by the Biden administration is set to launch on Monday, aiming to provide a pathway to citizenship for long-term US residents who entered the country illegally. This program represents a significant move by the administration to address immigration issues ahead of the November 5th…