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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Denmark bans 2 African preachers from entry, publishes names and photos

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Denmark publishes names of 17 preachers banned from entering, releases photos

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UK revokes university’s licence to sponsor international students, gives reason

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Spain announces amount foreigners need for retirement residence permit

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Portugal names 5 groups exempt from paying visa application fees

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UAE announces monthly income needed for remote-work residence permit

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The UAE has set a $3,500 monthly income requirement for its virtual working residence permit, allowing foreigners to work remotely without a local sponsor.

US revokes 750 visas of people who travelled to engage in birth tourism fraud

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US State Department revokes over 750 visas linked to birth tourism fraud, establishing a Task Force to dismantle for-profit networks exploiting immigration laws.

US names 12 countries whose nationals face deportation as TPS ends

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The US DHS confirms TPS terminations for nationals from 12 countries, including Haiti, Venezuela, and Afghanistan, urging immediate departure to avoid deportation.

Trump administration gets court approval to terminate Temporary Protected Status for African country

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A federal judge lifted a stay blocking the DHS from ending Somalia's Temporary Protected Status, citing a Supreme Court ruling, impacting 2,471 Somali nationals.

UAE publishes 6 reasons foreigners can be sent back at border on arrival in the country

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The UAE government has outlined six grounds for denying entry to foreign nationals at entry points, including issues with travel documents and unapproved entries.

Argentina announces 2 study visa options for foreigners and stay periods

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Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs outlines two student visa types for foreign nationals: one for programmes over 365 days and another for shorter courses.

UAE lists 11 resident categories exempt from 180-day residency rule

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The UAE government lists 11 resident categories exempt from 180-day absences, allowing permit retention. Medical cases require additional certification.

UK lists salary exemptions for work visa holders seeking permanent residence

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UK salary requirements for Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visa holders for indefinite leave to remain. Understand earnings thresholds and occupation rules

US publishes rule on foreigners who miss citizenship appointments

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The US updates policy for N-600 applicants, warning that missed appointments may lead to case closure; military personnel abroad are exempt from abandonment rulings.

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