IMMIGRATION NEWS

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,…

German Labour Minister Hubertus Heil has said that Germany is transitioning from a restrictive immigration policy to one that actively encourages foreign workers to move to the country.  A research institution, the German Economic Institute (IW), reports that the country currently has a…

The US citizenship test is undergoing updates, causing immigrants and advocates to worry that individuals with lower English proficiency might not be able to pass it.  The naturalization test is the final step in the process of becoming a citizen, which may take months and requires legal…

The UK and Italy have joined forces to tackle the growing number of migrants making the journey across the Mediterranean.  This partnership, modelled after the existing agreement between the UK and France, intends to increase collaboration in the fight against human trafficking, sharing…

A controversial Florida law that became effective on Saturday has caused an uproar among immigrant workers and their families.  The law, signed by Republican Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis in May, eliminates the recognition of driver's licenses issued by other states to…