IMMIGRATION NEWS
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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a series of regulatory changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme, including reductions in key filing fees and procedural updates aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility for applicants.
Under the proposal, the filing fee for…
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The United States government has issued formal guidance clarifying the details of the new $100,000 fee linked to the H-1B visa programme, confirming that it applies only to future visa petitions and does not affect current holders or previously approved applications.
The clarification follows a…
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Lawful permanent residents returning to the United States are facing stricter checks at airports and land crossings, with some being refused re-entry after overseas travel.
Under the Trump administration’s enforcement approach, immigration officers have increased scrutiny of green card holders,…
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The United States government is expected to deport more than 600,000 undocumented migrants by the end of 2025, according to White House border adviser Tom Homan.
The Trump administration has emphasised a firm approach to immigration enforcement, with Homan stating at the Axios Future of Defence…
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The United Kingdom is continuing to promote its High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, a scheme that allows graduates from leading international universities to live and work in the UK without needing a job offer.
The HPI visa is designed for individuals who have obtained a qualification equivalent…
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Lawful permanent residents of the United States are facing closer inspection when re-entering the country.
Reports of entry denials and claims of residency abandonment are becoming more frequent under tighter immigration enforcement. Although a green card allows an individual to live and work in…
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The UK government will reduce the post-study visa period for most international graduates from two years to 18 months, effective from 1 January 2027.
The change will apply to students who submit their Graduate visa applications on or after that date. Applications made before 31 December 2026 will…
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The United States Department of Homeland Security has proposed major changes to the rules governing employment-based green card categories EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, with reforms that would affect how skilled foreign workers apply for permanent residency.
The Petition for Immigrant Worker Reforms,…
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Thousands of Kenyans have been selected to move forward in the United States Diversity Visa (DV) 2025 programme, following the release of the official selection results by the US Department of State.
A total of 4,459 Kenyan nationals were chosen from nearly 20 million qualified entries submitted…
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The United States has introduced a stricter naturalisation civics test and increased background checks for citizenship applicants.
The new rules, which took effect on 20 October 2025, apply to lawful permanent residents submitting Form N-400 from this date onward. Applicants must now pass a more…
