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Canada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a significant Express Entry draw, inviting 5,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Held on August 19, 2026, this draw specifically…

Aug 26, 2026

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H-1B Visa Crisis? US Proposes $103K Fee as Applications Expected to Fall

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for each cap-subject H-1B visa petition, a measure that would significantly increase the cost of hiring foreign professionals.The proposal was pub…

Aug 26, 2026

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Germany Opens Parliamentary Scholarship for Young Kenyans

Young Africans, including Kenyans, are being invited to apply for Germany’s International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS), which offers participants an opportunity to gain practical experience of parliamentary democra…

Aug 25, 2026

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Mass Migrant Crossings into Ceuta Surge as 60,000 from Morocco Seek Asylum

An unprecedented wave of migration has been reported as an estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the northern coast of Africa. This dramatic increase in crossings…

Aug 25, 2026

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Trump Targets B1/B2 Visa Holders Who Later Applied for Asylum

The Trump administration plans to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreign nationals who entered the United States on business or tourist visas before applying for asylum.The State Department said it was working with…

Aug 25, 2026

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US Announces Crucial Deadline for Foreigners Holding 2-Year Green Cards

The United States government has issued a significant notification concerning foreigners possessing two-year Green Cards, highlighting the critical importance of adhering to specified deadlines to maintain their perma…

Aug 24, 2026

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Trump Administration Proposes $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee, Affecting Kenyan Professionals

In a move that could significantly impact African professionals, including Kenyans, seeking employment in the United States, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a new fee structure for H-1B…

Aug 24, 2026

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US Lawmakers Propose $1,200 Fast-Track for Green Card Labour Certification

US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that would allow employers to pay $1,200 for expedited processing of permanent labour certification applications, with a proposed 30-day turnaround.Representatives Glenn…

Aug 24, 2026

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US International Student Applications Fall 10% as Visa Uncertainty Grows

International student applications to US universities have fallen sharply, with international submissions through the Common Application down 10 per cent by 1 March for the 2026–27 academic year.The decline is the lar…

Aug 24, 2026

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UAE Introduces 10 Visa Categories for Foreigners Seeking Entry and Residence

The United Arab Emirates has formally established ten visa categories for foreign nationals seeking to enter or reside in the country.The framework includes Tourist, Work, Residence, Student and Investor visas, as wel…

Aug 24, 2026

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U.S. Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea After Refusing to Deplane in Liberia

In a controversial development under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program, at least five individuals originally destined for Liberia resisted deplaning and were subsequently flown to Equatorial…

Aug 22, 2026

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Federal Judge Overturns Trump-Era Immigrant Visa Ban, Impacting 75 Nations

In a significant legal development, a federal judge in Manhattan has nullified the Trump administration's immigrant visa ban that affected applicants from 75 countries. The ruling, issued on August 21, 2026, by U.S. D…

Aug 22, 2026

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US Tightens Scrutiny on Marriage-Based Green Card Applications

The United States has intensified its scrutiny of marriage-based green card applications, heightening the requirements for evidence and authenticity in response to concerns over fraudulent marriages. This development…

Aug 21, 2026

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New Rules for Green Card Applicants: I-485 Form Changes Effective September 18

Significant changes to the I-485 form, essential for individuals applying for a Green Card in the United States, will be implemented starting September 18, 2026. The updated guidelines introduce several modifications…

Aug 20, 2026

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Germany Seeks Foreign Workers for More Than 1,300 Transport and Logistics Jobs

Germany is advertising more than 1,300 jobs in transport and logistics as it seeks to address a growing shortage of professional drivers and other skilled workers.The vacancies are listed on the official Make it in Ge…

Aug 20, 2026

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US Implements Stricter Public Charge Test for Green Card Applicants

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an update to the public charge assessment for green card applicants, set to take effect on September 18, 2026. This new policy reflects a ti…

Aug 20, 2026

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How Over 5,000 Ethiopians Lost Legal Protection to Live and Work in the US

A federal judge in Boston has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 5,000 Ethiopians living in the United States.US District Judge Brian Murphy’s decision o…

Aug 19, 2026

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US Universities Challenge New Visa Rules for International Students

A coalition of universities and labour organisations has filed a legal challenge against a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that would change visa conditions for international students and exchange visito…

Aug 19, 2026

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US Immigration: New Ruling Puts Advance Parole Travellers at Risk of Re-Entry Bans

The US Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has ruled that travelling abroad on Advance Parole can count as a formal departure from the country, potentially exposing some immigrants to three- and ten-year re-entry bars…

Aug 18, 2026

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USCIS to Enforce New I-539 and I-765 Editions from 15 September

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will require applicants to use new editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 from 15 September 2026, with earlier versions rejected and no transition period.Form I-539 is used t…

Aug 17, 2026