…began preparing to revoke business and tourist visas held by as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum in the U.S. The effort would target B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreigners who later sought asylum. At the time, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said Americans were fed…

Canada's immigration authority has published a list of designated learning institutions offering programmes that make international students eligible for the Post-Graduation Work PermitThe list covers all 13 Canadian provinces and territories, giving prospective international students a resource to identify where they …

The UK government has outlined eligibility rules for foreign nationals who wish to remain in the country after their partner passes awayApplicants must have held a family visa tied to their partner and must be physically present in the UK at the time of applicationThe application fee for indefinite leave to remain stan…

…as a starting point for what comes next.Legit.ng has also published residency years for foreigners who want to become Qatari citizens.Citizenship: Australia mentions residency years for foreignersMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Australia's Department of Home Affairs outlined the residence requirement forei…

The UK's S2 Healthcare Visitor route allows eligible nationals to enter without a visa if they meet specific medical treatment conditionsEEA and Swiss citizens, along with nationals from other listed countries qualify for visa-free entry under this routeThose who do need a visa can apply free of charge up to 3 months b…

…its full citizenship eligibility criteria, listing age and residency as key requirementsForeigners who have held Permanent Resident status for at least 2 years and are within the specified age range can apply independently for Singapore citizenshipStudent PRs who have lived in Singapore for more than 3 years and passed…

The UK government published a list of countries whose nationals are exempt from proving English proficiency when applying for a student visaThe exemption applies to citizens from 19 countries and territories, covering parts of the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and OceaniaNo African country made the UK's exemption l…

Qatar's government outlined a key requirement that foreigners must meet before entering the country on a family sponsorship visaThe requirement centres on a medical test that applicants must complete outside Qatar before they are permitted to travelQatar specified that the test must follow a mechanism set by the countr…

…of a decision or to request further information where necessary.UK announces 7 benefits foreigners can accessLegit.ng earlier reported that The United Kingdom has published details of seven benefits that certain foreign nationals may be entitled to claim after being granted permission to enter or stay in the country.

Tanzania's Immigration Services Department announced that Nigeria has been removed from the Referred Visa Category effective September 25, 2026Nigerians previously waited up to two months for visa approval before booking flights to Tanzania under the old categoryNigerian travellers will now apply through Tanzania's sta…

…and future applications in the country.Legit.ng has also published residency years for foreigners who want to become Qatari citizens.Citizenship: Australia mentions residency years for foreignersMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Australia's Department of Home Affairs outlined the residence requirement foreig…

…visaMeanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that the UAE had outlined eight categories of foreigners eligible for a Golden Visa under its rare specialisations and exceptional talent category. The list includes doctors, scientists, inventors, creatives in culture and arts, executives, athletes, PhD holders, and specialist…

…during protests demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. “The foreigners are the easier targets because they are scared, more scared than South Africans,” said Fransina Lukas, head of the community policing forum for the Western Cape province that includes Cape Town. Extortion gangs typically is…

…Legit.ng recently reported that the UAE government has stated the minimum monthly income foreigners must earn to qualify for a residency permit. The required income depends on whether the employer provides accommodation or the applicant arranges housing independently.

…move comes as anti-immigrant groups in South Africa have issued fresh threats against foreigners and set a deadline for them to leave the country by the end of September, according to Alexander. “We are not taking that threat lightly,” he said, adding that the mission’s priority was to prevent Nigerians from being expo…

…August 26 glacial and mountain collapse to 1,308 dead and 5,624 missing. More than 800 foreigners remain unaccounted for, including trekkers in the Himalaya mountains and pilgrims who had come to visit Mount Kailash in Tibet, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. At least 17 bodies have also been pulled from rivers in India,…

…rules that apply to foreign nationals within its borders.Germany lists 5 reasons foreigners could be banned from entering the country. Images for illustration purposes only. Photo Images/TOBIAS SCHWARZ/INA FASSBENDERImagesActs that can trigger Germany's 20-year banAccording to the law, the five acts that can lead to th…

…were forced to leave South Africa following waves of attacks by locals who accused foreigners of taking jobs meant for South Africans. Efforts to speak with the state Commissioner for Information, Chief Declan Emelumba, for a reaction proved abortive, as he did not respond to calls as of the time of publishing this rep…

…found complicit in the Abuja/Kaduna Train attack and were planning more kidnappings of foreigners, students, women and their children on a large scale to demand state recognition and freedom to practice their religion somewhere, hence arrest of their leaders proving proactiveness. The kingpins are the ones now sentence…

…Legit.ng previously reported that UK government published the eligibility conditions foreigners must meet to qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa in 2026.Applicants must secure a confirmed job offer and obtain a certificate of sponsorship before submitting their visa application.

The Austrian government has published its official list of shortage occupations for 2026, covering roles across healthcare, engineering, and constructionNurses, physicians, train drivers, and electrical engineers are among the professions Austria says it cannot fill with local workers aloneForeign nationals who qualify…

…August, including cases intercepted at airports and land-border locations. He said 99 foreigners were repatriated during the period, while the Service also apprehended a stowaway and identified four persons of interest during its border and migration-control operations. Akinlabi said the NIS had commenced the second ph…

…missing, taking the overall number of missing to 4,462. The missing in Nepal include 583 foreigners from over 30 nationalities. The missing in China includes 261 foreigners from 23 countries. Among the missing foreigners, Indians make up one of largest proportions, with 275 citizens and another 128 people of Indian ori…

The US government has mentioned what happens to immigrants who enter the country through marriage fraud, naming two specific consequences they faceOne of the penalties the US government listed involves a lengthy prison sentence that could significantly alter the life of any immigrant found guiltyBeyond imprisonment, th…

…Legit.ng reported that the UAE government published the minimum age requirement for foreigners seeking a residence visa on its official website.The age threshold applies to all foreigners who wish to obtain a residence visa in the country.