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.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack in Niger State, Nigeria, that caused deaths and kidnappingsThe UAE expressed condolences to Nigeria and called for the safe return of all those taken during the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extr…

…guidance on what visa holders must do if they want to extend their stay in the countryForeigners whose visas carry a condition that prevents further stay face stricter rules about when they must leave AustraliaAustralia offers a tool called VEVO that allows visa holders to check their expiry dates and conditions before…

…because of how welcoming Nigerians can be. According to him, speaking Pidgin helps foreigners connect with Nigerians and makes interactions feel more natural. He said people often become even friendlier when they realise that a foreigner can speak Pidgin and relate with them in the same way they would with other Nigeri…

…States for at least 15 years, known as the 55/15 exception.The US gives conditions for foreigners to write the civic test in their native language. Photo Images>PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!US citizenship: Civics test still requiredBeing exempt from the English langua…

…have been in South Africa for many years, but you also have South Africans who are foreigners in other countries, including myself. What most South Africans are complaining about is that some, not all, foreign nationals, including Nigerians, Ghanaians and others, do not respect the laws of the country. They stay in Sou…

…into another expensive and wasteful talk-shop organised by governments. Eminent foreigners and Nigerians are dragged in; powerful presentations are made; occasionally, a post-Summit Committee is established to drive the development programme. There the matter ends – until another governor realizes that money can be mad…

Denmark's government published a list of public debts that automatically disqualify foreigners from obtaining a permanent residence permitThe Danish authorities confirmed that any overdue public payment, no matter the amount, is enough to block a permanent residence applicationSix specific categories of debt appear on…

…available through the official Jobs and Skills Australia occupations portal, where both foreigners and citizens can search and filter by occupation title.Australia explains minimum wage exemptionEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the Australian Workers' Union has published the national minimum wage rate effective 1 July 2…

…and offered to employ any of them who wished to return and work for the state. “We need foreigners to develop our state. Once you live in our state, you are an indigene. We and you are brothers. We will accommodate you if you wish to come back,” he said. Earlier, the Secretary to the State Government, Emmanuel Meribole…

France's official visa portal has highlighted the minimum timeframe applicants must observe before submitting a short-stay visa applicationThe French government stipulates that applications cannot be lodged more than six months ahead of a planned visit, setting a clear window for travellersCertain visa categories may t…

…before they can lodge a visa application. Australia launches a new ballot system for foreigners applying for a work and holiday visa. Photo MediaImagesThe process is designed to select participants randomly and is meant to ensure a fair distribution of the limited spots available in each programme year.Australia: How t…

Spain's government confirmed how long the CCSE certificate remains valid for foreigners applying for Spanish nationalityThe certification covers two groups of applicants, including Sephardic Jews and foreign residents living in SpainMany applicants pursuing Spanish citizenship may be unaware of the time limit attached…

…show in Nigeria after accusing her of not using her platform to speak against attacks on foreigners in South Africa. Following the backlash, the singer cancelled her show in Lagos. However, speaking at the South African Music Awards over the weekend, Tyla prayed for a unified Africa. In a trending video, she said, “And…

USCIS has updated its policy on what happens to foreigners who miss their citizenship application appointments in the USThe US government clarified that N-600 applicants who skip ASC appointments without a valid excuse risk having their applications deemed abandonedMilitary personnel serving outside the US are protecte…

The UAE government has published the full conditions foreigners must meet to obtain a retirement residence permit in the countryApplicants must be at least 55 years old or have worked for a minimum of 15 years before retirement to be eligible for this residency permitThe minimum savings requirement is a key financial t…

…During the debate, the Nigerian representatives demanded that the recent attacks on foreigners in South Africa must be labeled as "xenophobia," warning that avoiding the term masks targeted discrimination.However, South African representatives fiercely rejected the term, arguing that any regional discussion on the matt…

GistReel The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced nine categories of foreigners who can obtain a residence permit without securing a job in the country. The provision, known as the Non-Working Residence Permit, is contained in Article 46 of the UAE’s residence legislation and covers several groups, inclu…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada clarified that a visitor visa or eTA does not give foreign nationals the right to work in CanadaCanada offers two main types of work permits for foreign nationals, with different eligibility rules and application routes depending on individual circumstancesThe Canadian gover…

…under which citizenship test applicants will automatically forfeit their application feeForeigners who arrive late, fall ill, or refuse to have their photo taken are among those who will not be reimbursedThe rules cover five distinct situations that disqualify applicants from recovering money paid for the Life in the U…

…fuelled by claims of job competition and criminality, led to looting of shops owned by foreigners, assaults and forced displacements, sparking outrage in Nigeria and across the continent. In response to the escalating violence, the federal government said it facilitated the repatriation of over 1,400 Nigerians who were…