IMMIGRATION NEWS
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Starting from next year, Kenya will no longer require visas for African nationals visiting the country.
This is part of an effort to promote trade and travel within the continent. During a conference on climate change in Congo-Brazzaville last week, President William Ruto announced that Kenya would…
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The national passport delivery will extend into the third week beginning October 31 with 17,124 passports available for collection.
The government's Rapid Results Initiative has entered its sixth week and the Ministry of Interior has reported that immigration regional offices will distribute…
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The registration period for the Diversity Visa program for fiscal year 2025 (DV-2025) ends on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Registration for the DV program, commonly known as the green card lottery, runs annually between October and November and provides up to 55,000 green cards to natives of…
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Canada’s Express Entry system is an efficient online platform that effectively manages immigration applications from skilled workers.
It is a comprehensive program that encompasses various immigration pathways. In this article, we will explore the intricacies of how Express Entry operates and the…
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Immigration rejections due to medical inadmissibility can come as a surprise to foreign individuals hoping to settle in Canada.
Facing medical and immigration challenges at the same time can be a daunting experience that alters your life. For that reason, seeking professional legal assistance…
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Following a terror attack in Arras on October 13, France has elevated its national threat level to Emergency Attack Level, the highest possible designation.
It is critical at this stage to remain alert and take necessary measures to safeguard oneself especially when threatened by terrorists or in…
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President William Ruto has made a significant move to strengthen the bond between Kenya and Angola by exempting citizens of Angola from visa requirements.
During Angolan President João Lourenco's visit to Kenya, President Ruto highlighted the value of collaboration across several industries,…
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The European Commission has put forth a proposal to tighten visa suspension rules and enhance the monitoring of visa-free countries.
This is in response to the misuse of visa-free travel in Europe. The European Commission, in a statement, outlines the various challenges that have prompted this…
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The Ministry of Interior has announced that a total of 70,629 passports are now available for collection throughout the country.
Previously, a backlog of 87,454 passports lay uncollected in the Directorate of Immigration headquarters and regional offices. Every Wednesday, the Immigration Department…
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In 2022, Kenyans displayed a greater interest in obtaining Schengen visas compared to their neighbouring East African countries, as per Schengen statistics.
The report indicates that a total of 48,892 Kenyans submitted visa applications, collectively spending Sh618.5 million (€3.9 million). Notably…
