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International Students Must Now Show More Money to Study in Canada

International students applying for a Canadian study permit must now show more money for living expenses, with the new requirement taking effect on 1 September 2026.A single applicant must demonstrate access to CAN$23…

Sep 1, 2026

Immigration

Trump Administration Proposes Rule to Strip Work Rights from H-1B Spouses, Affecting Kenyan Families

The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that would strip the right to work from spouses of H-1B visa holders, a move that could significantly impact Kenyan diaspora families in the United States who depend on…

Aug 31, 2026

Immigration

US Court Blocks Trump Administration From Deporting Students Over Political Views

A federal court in California has ruled that international students cannot be deported for their political views, dealing a setback to the Trump administration’s efforts to use immigration law against political speech…

Aug 31, 2026

Immigration

US Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing After Court Overturns Seven-Month Freeze

The US State Department has resumed normal immigrant visa processing after a federal court struck down a seven-month suspension affecting applicants from 75 countries.The suspension was overturned by Judge Jeannette A…

Aug 31, 2026

Immigration

Trump Administration's New Immigration Plan Puts Thousands of H-1B Workers at Risk of Deportation

Thousands of H-1B workers in the United States, including a significant number of Kenyan professionals, could face rapid deportation under a new immigration plan unveiled by the administration of U.S. President Donald…

Aug 30, 2026

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State Department Halts Immigrant Visa Interviews After Court Ruling, Impacting Kenyan Applicants

The U.S. State Department has announced a pause on immigrant visa interviews following a federal court ruling that vacated a 75-country suspension, a decision that could significantly impact Kenyan applicants. The rul…

Aug 30, 2026

Immigration

Deportees Sent to Liberia Recount Harrowing Details of U.S. Expulsion and Treatment by ICE

A gripping story has emerged from Monrovia, Liberia, where a group of deportees has recounted distressing accounts of their treatment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ten individuals, recently expell…

Aug 30, 2026

Immigration

Trump Administration Revives Plan to End H-4 Spouses’ Work Permits

The Trump administration has revived plans to end employment authorisation for certain H-4 visa holders, putting the future of work permits for thousands of spouses of H-1B workers back under review.The Department of…

Aug 30, 2026

Immigration

Trump Administration Moves to End Work Permits for H-1B Spouses, Impacting Diaspora

The Trump administration has announced a new proposal that could revoke work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders, a move that has raised concerns among the Kenyan and African diaspora in the United States. This p…

Aug 30, 2026

Immigration

White House Plan to End H-1B Grace Period Approved, Impacting Kenyan Professionals

The White House has approved a significant change to the H-1B visa policy, eliminating the 60-day grace period for workers under this program, a move that could have profound implications for Kenyan and other African…

Aug 29, 2026

Immigration

Saudi Arabia Restricts Foreign Worker Visas as Companies Face New Quotas

Saudi Arabia has introduced new limits on instant work visas for private-sector employers, with the number available to a company now linked to its age and, in some cases, its Nitaqat classification.The revised rules…

Aug 29, 2026

Immigration

Milo Yiannopoulos, a Far-Right Activist and Champion for Mass Deportations, Detained by ICE for Being in the US Illegally

Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial British conservative commentator known for his outspoken views on immigration, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is set to be deported from the…

Aug 28, 2026

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ICE Detains African Immigrant in Mississippi Amid Green Card Process

On August 28, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained an African immigrant in Mississippi, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system…

Aug 28, 2026

Immigration

US to Revoke 200,000 Visas

The United States Department of State has announced plans to revoke approximately 200,000 visas, a significant immigration measure that has sparked a global conversation about its potential implications. The revocatio…

Aug 28, 2026

Immigration

Why the UK Rejects So Many Kenyan Visa Applications

Kenyan nationals applying for UK visas face refusal rates of more than 15 percent each year, highlighting the difficulty of meeting the Home Office’s requirements.The UK operates a points-based immigration system gove…

Aug 28, 2026

Immigration

Canada Launches New Skilled Worker Categories — The Jobs Kenyans Can Target

Canada has introduced ten new Express Entry categories targeting skilled professionals in sectors facing labour shortages, creating new opportunities for qualified workers from Kenya and other African countries.The an…

Aug 28, 2026

Immigration

Trump Administration's Proposed H-1B Visa Fee Hike Threatens U.S. Healthcare Workforce

The Trump administration has proposed a significant increase in the application fee for the H-1B visa, a move that could have far-reaching consequences for the U.S. healthcare workforce, including many Kenyan and othe…

Aug 27, 2026

Immigration

Applying for US Citizenship? USCIS Can Now Question Your Neighbours

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reinstated neighbourhood investigations for foreign nationals applying for American citizenship, adding another layer of scrutiny to the naturalisation process.The m…

Aug 27, 2026

Immigration

US Immigration Officers Reassigned to Screen South African Refugees, Target Unlawful Voters

In a significant move by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, immigration officers have been reassigned to focus on screening South African refugees and identifying unlawful voters, raising concerns among immigra…

Aug 26, 2026

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US Immigration Judge Orders Deportation of Six Children Amid Pending Green Card Applications

A Chicago immigration judge has ordered the removal of six children, whose green card applications remain pending, as the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement continues to impact families across…

Aug 26, 2026