Immigration

Big Win for Kenya as US Retains Nairobi as Regional Visa Processing Centre

Kenya will remain one of Africa’s main centres for United States visa processing under a new regional system that takes…

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Trump Administration Considers $100,000 OPT Fee for International Students

The Trump administration is considering a proposal to charge a $100,000 fee for participation in the Optional Practical Training (OPT)…

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Canada Citizenship 2026: What Kenyans Must Know About the New Online Test

Canada has set out the framework for its online citizenship test, which is now a key requirement for permanent residents…

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Proposed Immigration Changes Could Simplify Permanent Residency for H-1B Workers

A new bill introduced in the US Congress would allow some H-1B visa holders to apply for permanent residency without…

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Planning to Work in the UK? New Visa Changes Could Limit Job Opportunities

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended reducing the UK’s Temporary Shortage List (TSL) from 52 occupations to 28. If…

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UK’s New International Student Levy Could Push Up Tuition Fees From 2028

International students in the UK could face higher tuition fees from August 2028 under a government plan to introduce a…

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Iran’s New Leadership Sparks Global Concern Over Potential Nuclear Ambitions

In a significant development that has drawn international attention, U.S. intelligence agencies have reported that Iran’s new leader, Ali Khamenei,…

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Will the US Stop Issuing H-1B Visas for Three Years?

US Senator Tim Sheehy has introduced legislation that would suspend new H-1B visas for three years while making significant changes…

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US Ends Duration of Status for Students: F-1 Visa Holders Face Four-Year Stay Limit

The United States will introduce a major change to its student visa system from 15 September 2026, replacing the current…

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US Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Strip Work Rights from TPS Immigrants

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending work authorisation for tens of thousands of…

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Kenyans Seeking Visas Advised to Use Official Channels Only

Visa applicants in Kenya have been advised to avoid unauthorised agents and intermediaries offering to process applications or secure faster…

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Kenya Replaces Passport Referee Requirement with Biometric Verification

The Department of Immigration Services has made the recommending officer section of Kenya’s passport application form optional, removing a requirement…

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