Integrate, don’t close, Africa’s largest refugee camps
On March 24, Kenya’s government demanded that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announce a clear timetable for closing the country’s, and Africa’s, two largest refugee camps – the Dadaab refugee camp near the Somali border and the Kakuma refugee camp near the borders of South Sudan and Uganda – within 14 days. […]
What you need to know about Canada’s new immigration programs
Canada is opening up immigration pathways to essential workers, international students, and French speakers who are living in the country. Starting May 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will open the door to 90,000 essential workers and international student graduates on temporary status in Canada. There will also be three programs that will accept […]
Bringing Money From Your Home Country To The U.S.
United States laws require that you report your money to customs if the amount of money you bring into the country is more than $10,000. There is no limit to how much money you can carry with you when you enter the U.S., but reporting is a must if it exceeds the limit set by […]
Danish plan to repatriate Syrian refugees sparks controversy
Denmark is facing growing criticism for a decision last year to revoke residence permits for Syrian refugees, citing a “safe” situation around Damascus, but the country is sticking to its position. The tough Danish stance is a new sign of the country now having one of Europe’s most restrictive migration policies. “No other country in […]
Requirements for a Nigerian Visa
Entry Visa/Freezone Guidelines Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal, Locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process: a. Get the Entry Visa/Freezone Application Form b. Fill the Application form; check the ‘ I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM ‘ check box. c Click on […]
Canada-US asylum seeker agreement upheld by court
A Canadian appeals court on Thursday upheld a Canada-US agreement to turn back asylum seekers, overturning a lower court ruling, siding with the federal government and setting up a possible Supreme Court showdown. The Canadian government had launched an appeal defending the agreement and, by association, US immigration detention practices. Canada had argued the pact […]
Requirements for a Greek Visa
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Greece, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion. Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside there permanently, you will have to apply for a different Greece Schengen Visa, accordingly. You can apply for the Greek […]
US-Mexico border sees 71 percent increase in migrant crossings
More than 172,000 migrants were apprehended along the United States’s southern border with Mexico during the month of March, according to official records released on Thursday, a 71 percent increase from February. According to data released by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), 569,879 migrants have been apprehended during the first three months of this year, […]
Asylum seekers told they will stay at Napier barracks for months
Asylum seekers being moved into the Napier barracks site in Kent have been told they will reside at the former military facility for at least two to three more months, the Guardian understands, as a number of legal challenges are poised to be heard. Men who are being held in hotels, as well as some […]
Human smugglers use Facebook to connect with migrants and spread false hope of reaching U.S
Human smugglers are openly advertising their services on Facebook, falsely telling Central Americans interested in crossing illegally into the United States that they can promise a “100 percent” safe journey. While the use of social media by smugglers is not new, the practice is growing, fueling false hope as more migrants fall prey to misinformation […]
