IMMIGRATION NEWS

Many Kenyans who were awarded the US DV 2023 Green Card will not be relocating to the United States. According to a letter from the US Embassy in Nairobi, all remaining diversity visa appointments will be cancelled from September 7, 2023, regardless of the phase of the process they are in. This…

The United Kingdom has always been a popular destination for those seeking to advance their careers on a global level. The GAE Work Visa is a visa option that is not as well known as some others but is still valuable to consider. It sets itself apart from the widely used Tier 2 (General) work visas…

When living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under a spouse's sponsorship with a 'housewife' visa, there may be questions about working for a company without changing the visa status. Fortunately, women who hold a housewife visa can work in the UAE without changing their visa status provided that…

Portugal is an enchanting country with a diverse heritage and culture. It is also a desirable place to reside and work. Recently, the Portuguese government launched a new visa program called the 'Job Seeker Visa' which facilitates the process for foreigners to relocate to Portugal and seek…

Canada has announced an extension of a relief measure for international students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This measure allows them to work in the country after completing their studies even if they haven't finished their courses within Canada. The Immigration Refugees and Citizenship…

The Australian government has made a significant policy change by stopping the issuance of Pandemic Event visas, specifically Subclass 408, from February 2024. Many International students and temporary workers will be affected by the changes to the Subclass 408 visa which was originally introduced…

The German government has proposed a new citizenship law for foreigners which has been approved by its cabinet to ease citizenship rules. This move is aimed at attracting talented migrants to help deal with labour shortages in the country. The draft offers a faster path to citizenship by reducing…

Two individuals, Ali Mbaraka and Hassan Ali, have been taken into police custody for illegally boarding a cargo ship that was transporting baobab trees from Kenya to Eastern Europe. They were charged with failing to report their departure to the nearest immigration officer and for being…

Many Kenyans choose to relocate abroad for varied reasons, such as seeking better job prospects, education, or medical treatment.  Abiding by the rules and regulations of the host country is paramount when living outside one's homeland. Failure to comply with immigration laws can lead to…

The British government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an initiative to boost funding for public sector wage increases.  The trend will be achieved by raising fees for visa applications and the immigration health surcharge paid by migrants. During a press conference in London,…