Philip Boateng Kessie

Education: B.A Communication Studies, UCC (2014-2018) Google News Initiative, AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (2023) Lab Course In Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation (2024)

Experience: Reporter, Graphic Communication Group Limited (2018-2019), Scooper News (2020-2022), YEN.com.gh (since 2022)

Philip Boateng Kessie is the Head of the Diaspora Affairs Desk at YEN.com.gh, where he has worked since 2022. He has over eight years of journalism experience and holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Cape Coast. Philip previously served as Head of the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh and has also worked as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and a content writer for Scooper News. He also holds certificates in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh

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US moves to restrict birthright citizenship for some children born to foreigners

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US jails 2 men sentenced to prison over $34M fraud scheme

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US warns Americans, others against travelling to a popular city in 1 European country

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FBI offers $150k reward for fugitive convicted of $20M fraud, shares his photos

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UK explains earliest time to apply for a student visa from within the UK

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Germany lists 3 documents a foreigner needs before getting hired for a job

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UK shares earliest time foreigners can apply for a student visa from abroad

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The UK confirms the six-month visa application rule for international students; essential guidance ensures timely submissions to avoid delays or rejections.

Denmark publishes 4 benefits foreigners with business residence permits cannot receive

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Denmark limits state financial support for business residence permit holders and their families, affecting African nationals and entrepreneurial relocations.

US: Aunt and nephew arrested over immigration fraud scheme involving altered birth certificate

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USCIS flagged immigration fraud involving Myra Paule Schulenburg and her nephew John Paule Rivera, leading to charges and potential loss of US citizenship.

US lifts Diversity Visa issuance pause following court order

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A judge has lifted three policies blocking DV-2026 selectees from receiving Diversity Visas, allowing for case reconsideration and resuming application processing.

FBI releases physical description of wanted Nigerian man, offers $10,000 reward

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The FBI has placed a Nigerian man, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, on its official wanted list in connection with a series of financial and identity-related crimes.

UK lists 7 visa routes subject to 5-year stay rule for foreign workers

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The UK government has identified seven visa routes with a five-year stay cap and a three-month overseas employment requirement for foreign workers.

Austria lists 7 categories of foreigners eligible for residence and work permits

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Austria names eligible categories for the Red-White-Red Card in 2026, granting third-country nationals a 24-month residence permit tied to specific employers.

UK outlines 6 conditions foreigners must satisfy for Health and Care Worker visa

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The UK details six conditions for foreign nationals to secure a Health and Care Worker visa in 2026, emphasising job offers and English language proficiency.

US: Trump administration warns foreigners who lie to obtain US citizenship

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USCIS and DOJ focus on denaturalisation of citizens who obtained US citizenship through fraud, highlighted by Kevin Jesus King's court case over concealed assaults.

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