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President Donald Trump’s executive order to limit birthright citizenship in the United States is facing multiple legal challenges, with several federal courts blocking its enforcement on constitutional grounds.
Signed on 20 January 2025, the order, titled Protecting the Meaning and Value of…
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Applicants for US citizenship who submit Form N-400 on or after 20 October 2025 will be required to take a revised version of the naturalisation civics test, according to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The updated 2025 civics test introduces a more structured oral…
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Canada has issued 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class stream of its Express Entry system, following a selection round held on 1 October 2025.
The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this draw was 534, consistent with the…
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Kenya and Germany have launched a labour mobility agreement that promotes skilled migration while strengthening cultural ties and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
At a recent event hosted by the German Embassy in Nairobi, senior officials from both nations highlighted the programme’s…
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Visas regulate foreign nationals’ entry and stay, granting permission for specific purposes and durations under each country’s laws.
Visas serve as legal authorisations issued by sovereign states to control international movement. They vary according to the traveller’s intent, with each category…
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The United States has introduced substantial increases to a wide range of immigration-related fees, including visa applications, border entry forms, and asylum filings, with most changes taking effect from October 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…
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The United States Embassy in Nairobi has limited its public communications following a federal government shutdown in Washington, suspending regular updates on social media platforms.
Essential consular services, including passport issuance and visa processing, remain in operation. These services…
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A bipartisan group of US senators has launched an investigation into major corporations’ use of the H-1B visa programme while conducting large-scale layoffs of American workers.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin have sent formal letters to ten leading…
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The European Union will begin implementing its new Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, replacing manual passport stamping with biometric checks for non-EU travellers entering or leaving the Schengen Area.
The EES will introduce a centralised digital database to record the personal and…
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The federal government has ordered 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to operate under Washington’s control, directing them to support immigration enforcement personnel and protect federal facilities.
The directive was outlined in a memorandum reportedly issued by the Department of Defense…
