Immigration
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OPT Delays Leave International Students Unable to Work in the US
Delays in processing Optional Practical Training (OPT) applications have left international students in the United States unable to begin work,…
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US Introduces New Fees for Asylum Seekers Under 2026 Immigration Rule
The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a new rule introducing additional fees and stricter requirements for asylum seekers…
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Still Waiting for a Green Card? USCIS Processing Times Are Getting Longer
The United States green card system is facing longer delays and stricter procedures, increasing uncertainty for applicants, particularly those from…
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DHS Seeks Approval for 200 Special Agents to Tackle Immigration Fraud at USCIS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking congressional approval to add 200 special agents within the US Citizenship and…
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Six Kenyan Embassies Set for Redevelopment Under New PPP Framework
Kenya will pilot a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme to redevelop six embassies in Africa, allowing private investors to build and…
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Not Banned, Not Refused: Green Card Holders Quietly Pull Back From US Citizenship
Applications for US citizenship have fallen sharply in 2025 and early 2026, with approvals dropping to their lowest level on…
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“You Could Be Sent Back”: USCIS Director Warns on Green Card Eligibility
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant increase in enforcement against immigration fraud, with Director…
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Green Card Update: May 2026 Visa Bulletin Brings Hope for Family Applicants
The US Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for May 2026, showing modest progress in some family-sponsored categories…
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H-1B Lottery Success Rates Jump Above 50% in 2027 Cycle
The 2027 H-1B visa lottery is delivering significantly higher selection rates for US employers, with many reporting success rates above…
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US Cracks Down on Visa Fraud Linked to Birth Tourism
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched an initiative to target organised networks suspected of facilitating “birth tourism”, focusing…
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USCIS Tightens Rules, Raises Fees for 2027 H-1B Visa Season
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new compliance requirements, updated forms, and significantly increased fees for…
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German Embassy Nairobi Announces New Round of DAAD Scholarships for Kenyans
The German Embassy in Nairobi has announced a new round of DAAD scholarships for Kenyan graduates, offering fully funded Master’s…
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