IMMIGRATION NEWS

UK Set to Increase Fees for Migrants' Visa Applications
UK Set to Increase Fees for Migrants' Visa Applications
The British government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an initiative to boost… read more...
Germany Struggles to Adapt to New Role as an Immigration Country
Germany Struggles to Adapt to New Role as an Immigration Country
German Labour Minister Hubertus Heil has said that Germany is transitioning from a restrictive… read more...
US Citizenship Test Changes are Coming, Raising Concerns for Those With Low English Skills
US Citizenship Test Changes are Coming, Raising Concerns for Those Wit…
The US citizenship test is undergoing updates, causing immigrants and advocates to worry that… read more...
UK and Italy Partner to Tackle Immigration Across the Mediterranean
UK and Italy Partner to Tackle Immigration Across the Mediterranean
The UK and Italy have joined forces to tackle the growing number of migrants making the journey… read more...
Migrant Workers Said to be Leaving Florida Over New Immigration Law
Migrant Workers Said to be Leaving Florida Over New Immigration Law
A controversial Florida law that became effective on Saturday has caused an uproar among immigrant… read more...
Security Screening Process for Canadian Immigration
Security Screening Process for Canadian Immigration
The Canadian government requires all immigrants to undergo security screening before they can be… read more...
Green Card Lottery (DV-2024) Results Now Available Online
Green Card Lottery (DV-2024) Results Now Available Online
If you participated in last year’s U.S. green card lottery (DV-2024), you can now check if you are… read more...
US Increases Fees for Various Non-immigrant Visas
US Increases Fees for Various Non-immigrant Visas
The United States Department has announced an increase for various non-immigrant visas, including… read more...
Green Card Lottery Results to be Available Starting Saturday, May 6, 2023
Green Card Lottery Results to be Available Starting Saturday, May 6, 2…
Results of the DV-2024 Diversity Visa, popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, will be available… read more...
President Ruto Pledges to Help More Kenyans Secure Jobs Abroad
President Ruto Pledges to Help More Kenyans Secure Jobs Abroad
President Ruto has announced plans by the government to sign 10 new bilateral labor agreements that… read more...
Kenya Signs Labor Agreements with Seven Countries to Help Kenyans Secure Jobs Abroad
Kenya Signs Labor Agreements with Seven Countries to Help Kenyans Secu…
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has announced the signing of bilateral labor agreements… read more...
US Embassy Cuts Waiting Period for Kenyan Visa Applicants
US Embassy Cuts Waiting Period for Kenyan Visa Applicants
The visa interview waiting period for Kenyans looking to visit the United States has been reduced… read more...
60,000 Kenyans to Receive Their Passports in Three Weeks
60,000 Kenyans to Receive Their Passports in Three Weeks
More than 60,000 Kenyans who applied for passports will receive the travel documents in three weeks… read more...
USCIS Says Individuals on Business or Tourist Visas Can Apply for New Jobs
USCIS Says Individuals on Business or Tourist Visas Can Apply for New…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Wednesday said an individual traveling to… read more...
Kenya Approves Extradition of Citizens to China and Italy
Kenya Approves Extradition of Citizens to China and Italy
The Cabinet has approved separate bilateral treaties with China and Italy, which will allow Kenya… read more...
US Proposes 'Huge' Fee Increase for Most Green Card Applications
US Proposes 'Huge' Fee Increase for Most Green Card Appli…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) last week concluded public comment for the… read more...
Gov’t Ordered to Allow Deported Kenyan-Born Briton into the Country
Gov’t Ordered to Allow Deported Kenyan-Born Briton into the Country
A Mombasa court has issued fresh orders to the Ministry of Interior and the Immigration Department… read more...
Bipartisan Bill Seeking to Improve Legal Immigration Introduced in US House
Bipartisan Bill Seeking to Improve Legal Immigration Introduced in US…
A bipartisan bill seeking to properly utilize the employment-based visas allocated each year under… read more...
Kenya and Egypt Agree on Visa-Free Regime to Promote Trade and Tourism
Kenya and Egypt Agree on Visa-Free Regime to Promote Trade and Tourism…
Kenya and Egypt have agreed on a free visa regime for ordinary passports in a bid to promote… read more...
UK Launches an Upgraded Visa Application Centre in Nairobi
UK Launches an Upgraded Visa Application Centre in Nairobi
The United Kingdom has launched an upgraded Visa Application Centre in Nairobi. The centre was… read more...
Kenya Gov’t to Start Issuing Digital Birth and Death Certificates
Kenya Gov’t to Start Issuing Digital Birth and Death Certificates
The government will from March 1st begin issuing digital death and birth certificates, Immigration… read more...
Kenyan Chef Facing Deportation Gets an Extension to Stay in Canada
Kenyan Chef Facing Deportation Gets an Extension to Stay in Canada
John Mulwa, a Kenyan-born chef who was set to be deported from Canada on January 28th will stay… read more...
USCIS Redesigns Green Card and Employment Authorization Document
USCIS Redesigns Green Card and Employment Authorization Document
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card (also… read more...
Over 700 Passports Ready for Collection at the Kenyan Embassy in the US
Over 700 Passports Ready for Collection at the Kenyan Embassy in the U…
The government has urged Kenyans in the United States who applied for new passports to pick them up… read more...
UK High Commission in Nairobi Reduces Visa Processing Time
UK High Commission in Nairobi Reduces Visa Processing Time
The UK High Commission in Nairobi has announced changes to the visa processing duration for Kenyans… read more...
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents with a Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the extension of the validity of… read more...
Kenya's Passport Ranked Ninth Most Powerful in Africa, 76th Globally
Kenya's Passport Ranked Ninth Most Powerful in Africa, 76th Globa…
Kenya’s passport has been ranked in the 73rd position in the 2023 edition of the Henley Passport… read more...
USCIS Issues a Proposed Rule to Adjust Certain Immigration and Naturalization Fees
USCIS Issues a Proposed Rule to Adjust Certain Immigration and Natural…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Tuesday published a proposal to adjust… read more...
Kenyans Start Enjoying Visa-Free Travel to South Africa
Kenyans Start Enjoying Visa-Free Travel to South Africa
Kenyans will start enjoying visa-free travel to South Africa for up to 90 days per calendar year… read more...
USCIS Announces Trial for New Naturalization Test
USCIS Announces Trial for New Naturalization Test
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) last week announced it would trial a new… read more...