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

4402 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

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US names 1 immigrant group that could face a ban from returning to the country

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UK Ancestry Visa: Government lists activities foreigners are not allowed to do

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New Zealand names foreign groups eligible for visa fee waivers

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UK Ancestry Visa: Government lists what eligible foreigners can do

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UK names foreign nationals eligible for its special visa scheme

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Japan publishes job categories that qualify for work visa

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Iceland lists 5 acts that can result in foreigner deportation

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Iceland outlines grounds for the expulsion of foreign nationals, including criminal convictions and immigration breaches, clarifying its immigration policies.

UAE lists minimum salaries for jobs across 9 professional levels

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The UAE Ministry of Human Resources classifies workers into nine levels per international standards, with a minimum salary of AED 4,000 for all categories.

Mauritius sets earnings needed for self-employed foreigners to gain residency

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Mauritius sets a MUR 3 million income threshold for self-employed foreign nationals seeking permanent residency, requiring consistent earnings over three years.

UK names one country allowed to apply for visas without valid passports

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UK government guidance confirms Ukrainian nationals can apply for specific visa schemes without a valid passport, detailing alternative documents and biometric rules

Kuwait scraps automatic extensions for visit visas and leave permits

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Kuwait's Ministry of Interior will end special immigration arrangements on 1 September 2026, reinstating standard rules for residents and visit visa holders.

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US sends first 20 deportees to African country under new deal

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The US-Liberia deportation deal sees 20 migrants arrive in Monrovia, enabling asylum applications. Up to 1,200 deportees from regions expected under agreement.

Canada announces route for foreign doctors to get work permits in 14 days

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Canada unveils a fast-track 14-day work permit for foreign doctors, contingent on provincial nomination, allowing them to practise as they await permanent residence.

China names salary foreigners must earn for four years to get permanent residence

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China has officially published the minimum annual income a foreign national must earn to become eligible to apply for permanent residence in the country

Finland announces conditions foreign children must meet to gain citizenship

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Finland outlines citizenship conditions for foreign children, varying by age. Key rules change for teenagers' residency and language requirements.

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