Immigration
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Revised US Civics Test to Demand Deeper Knowledge from Immigrants
The United States will implement a revised civics test for Green Card holders applying for citizenship. The new test will…
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Fewer H-1B Filings in FY 2027: Which Applicants Stand to Benefit
H-1B visa registrations for the 2027 fiscal year have fallen sharply, with filings down by an estimated 30 to 50…
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H‑1B Registrations Fall Sharply Amid US Policy Changes
H‑1B visa registrations for the 2027 fiscal year have fallen by 30 to 50 percent compared with the previous cycle,…
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US Lawmakers Move to End Tax-Free Jobs for Foreign Grads
US lawmakers are considering a series of bills that could either scale back or secure the Optional Practical Training (OPT)…
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Visa Cap for FY2026 Second Half
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the H-2B visa cap for the second half of fiscal year…
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US Expands Visa Bond Program to 12 More Countries Starting April 2026
The United States will expand its visa bond programme from 2 April 2026, requiring some short-term visitors from twelve additional…
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Australia Opens New Scholarship Opportunities for Kenyan Students
Australia has announced a new round of scholarships for students from Kenya and other developing countries across Africa, Asia and…
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US Releases April Visa Bulletin with Updated Green Card Timelines
The US Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for April, setting out updated timelines for immigrant visa applicants…
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Italy Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students
Italy has opened applications for its 2026–27 MAECI scholarships, offering funded study and research opportunities to international candidates. The application…
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Israel Launches Master’s Scholarship Opportunity for Kenyan Students
Israel has launched a new academic initiative offering scholarships to Kenyan students for postgraduate studies in sustainable development and community…
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US Introduces New Rules for Green Card Lottery Applications
Applicants to the United States Diversity Visa (DV) lottery must now provide a valid, unexpired passport when submitting their applications,…
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UAE Allows Residents with Expired Visas to Return Without New Permits Until March 31
The United Arab Emirates will permit residents whose visas expired while they were abroad to return without applying for new…
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