IMMIGRATION NEWS
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A US government filing in April 2025 shows that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is developing an artificial intelligence platform, known as ImmigrationOS, with support from Palantir.
The system is designed to centralise immigration enforcement by combining multiple data sources into a…
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Laid-off foreign workers in the United States are encountering stricter scrutiny when applying to switch from H-1B visas to visitor status, a route once used to extend their lawful stay.
Foreign nationals on H-1B visas are granted a 60-day grace period after losing their jobs to find new employment…
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The Slovak Republic is offering five fully funded scholarships to Kenyan students for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The programme, announced by the Slovak Embassy in Nairobi in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Education, aims to expand academic cooperation between the two countries. It…
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Kenyan travellers to Portugal will now submit visa applications directly to the Portuguese Embassy in Nairobi, which opened a dedicated visa section on 5 March 2026.
The Kenya High Commission in Maputo confirmed the operational change in a notice dated 27 March, noting that the new visa section…
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Thousands of Kenyans face mounting financial strain as US visa application fees rise and approval rates remain low.
Individuals applying for tourist and business visas (B1/B2), student visas (F), and exchange visitor visas (J) currently pay $185 (about KSh24,000), following an increase in May 2023…
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Kenya will accelerate passport processing for citizens seeking overseas employment, with documents to be issued within 72 hours, President William Ruto has announced.
The declaration was made on 28 March during the Ambassadors and High Commissioners’ Conference at the Kenyatta International…
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Canada will revise its Super Visa income rules from 31 March 2026, allowing hosts to use a longer income assessment period and include some financial contribution from visiting relatives.
The Super Visa programme enables parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to stay…
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Each year, Kenyans are deported and returned through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where officials verify their identity and assess whether further action is required.
Immigration officers review documents on arrival and determine the next steps. Individuals without criminal involvement are…
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The United States Embassy in Nairobi has urged Kenyan citizens to follow visa rules strictly, warning that misuse could affect future travel opportunities.
In a video message shared online, Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns emphasised the need for honesty and full compliance during the visa application…
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The United States will implement a revised civics test for Green Card holders applying for citizenship.
The new test will require applicants to answer up to 20 oral questions from a pool of 128, with a minimum of 12 correct answers needed to pass. The updated format aims to ensure that candidates…
