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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…
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The U.S. Department of State has confirmed a delay in the opening of the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) program for the DV-2027 cycle, widely known as the Green Card Lottery. Typically, the registration period begins in early October, but officials have pushed the start date back, advising…
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A B1/B2 visa applicant’s recent interview at the US Embassy in New Delhi has highlighted concerns about the treatment of applicants during the visa process, particularly in high-pressure consulates.
The applicant, a 23-year-old student, had planned to travel to New York with their parents, both of…
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The United States has introduced stricter naturalisation rules, including a tougher civics test and expanded background checks for citizenship applicants, effective 20 October 2025.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised the Naturalisation Civics Test by increasing the number…
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A new report warns that the Trump administration’s immigration policies are set to slow US economic growth, reduce the size of the labour force, and significantly increase federal debt over the next decade.
The analysis, published by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), projects that…
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US immigration authorities have increased inspections of companies employing foreign students through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, uncovering multiple cases of suspected noncompliance and possible fraud in Northern Virginia.
The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) division of…
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The US Department of State released the Visa Bulletin for November 2025, showing only minor progress in visa availability across several categories.
The bulletin outlines two key dates: Final Action Dates, which indicate when green card applications can be approved, and Dates for Filing, which show…
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Kenya’s passport has dropped to 73rd place in the latest Henley Passport Index, reflecting a decline in global travel freedom despite recent domestic reforms.
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on the number of countries their holders can enter without a prior visa. Kenyan citizens…
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The UK government has introduced new legislation increasing the English language requirements for migrants applying to enter, live, or settle in the country.
The updated policy, presented to Parliament in October, raises the minimum language standards and aligns them with A-level proficiency across…
