…2026 is shaping up as one of the most significant months of the year for Canadian immigration. With confirmed policy deadlines, a new programme intake cycle, potential provincial portal reopening, and an unresolved dispute affecting hundreds of international graduates all converging at once.Canadian immigration faces p…
…be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in Britain, the official immigration status that allows a person to live, work, and study in the country without any time restrictions.Also called "settlement," ILR serves as the gateway to British citizenship and entitles holders to apply for certain benefits i…
…of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through email and also reached out to the Nigeria Immigration Service on its social media platforms and WhatsApp. “Every effort ended in silence. No positive result, no reply except later with zero effect,” he wrote. Frustrated by the delay, Ike said he contacted a retired immigration o…
…the US would deny visas to people who criticise Israel, prompting renewed debate over immigration policy. Photo ImagesThe post reignited debate over Washington's immigration screening practices and its support for Israel.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The publication, s…
…a bond hearing, according to court documents. A hold has been placed on him by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the jail log. The alleged r@pe took place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, according to court documents. The arrest warrant charges that Adegboyega "engage(d) in s3xual intercourse with [the…
Politics, governance, immigration and public policy dominated the headlines as the self-styled Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council denied responsibility for creating the disputed agency and sought to testify before the House of Representatives probe panel. Meanwhile,…
…to improve conditions of service in the health sector amid an unprecedented wave of migration of Nigerian health workers. Thousands of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and other healthcare professionals have left the country in recent years in search of better remuneration and working conditi…
Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has outlined the conditions foreign nationals must meet to secure permanent residency in the countryMost applicants must hold a valid residence title for at least five years before they can qualify for either of Germany's two main permanent residence permitsEU Blue Ca…
…affecting anyone who has applied or is planning to apply for citizenship.The Swedish Migration Agency confirmed that the new rules apply immediately, with no transitional period. This means every pending application that had not been decided before June 6 is also being assessed under the stricter framework.Sweden annou…
'People smugglers' arrested after Moroccan migrants were caught trying to enter Spain on jet ski Spanish authorities have arrested two suspected human traffickers accused of attempting to smuggle migrants from the North African enclave of Ceuta to mainland Spain using high-speed watercraft.According to reports, one sus…
The Government of Canada has released a list of 10 key tips to help travellers, immigrants, and prospective citizens submit complete applications and avoid mistakes that could delay processing. In a post obtained from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s X handle on Saturday, the guidance encourages appli…
Update: Military escort migrants back to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta enclave A large group of migrants were escorted by police and military personnel on Saturday, August 1, in the Spanish enclave in North Africa towards the El Tarajal border crossing. Security forces were seen accompanying migrants toward designated bor…
…Kuwait.The ministry noted that Kuwait remains one of the major destinations for African migrant workers, particularly in domestic work, construction and other low-skilled service sectors, adding that concerns over the welfare of Nigerians employed in the country prompted the earlier decision.It also disclosed that Nige…
USCIS has clarified valid marriage requirements for US immigration benefits for Nigerians and others wishing to emigratePolygamous and proxy marriages face scrutiny under US immigration law, with stiff penaltiesApplicants must prove genuine relationships to avoid immigration pitfalls and visa denialsPAY ATTENTION: Mark…
…the move is intended to strengthen social cohesion and set clearer expectations for immigrants seeking to become German citizens.In a related story, Legit.ng reported that Germany had listed five jobs that are in high demand across the country.Citizenship application fees for adults, childrenMeanwhile, Legit.ng previou…
The United Kingdom (UK) government has published guidance on what migrants must do if their visa is tied to a relationship that has endedAffected migrants are urged to apply for a new visa as soon as possible rather than waiting for their current leave to expireRoutes available include work visas, parent visas, private…
…Moroe, has rejected claims that Ayra Starr and her team were denied visas, saying immigration authorities have no record of any application or rejection. Ayra starr. Photo credit: Forbes Meanwhile, South African singer Tyla has removed the planned December 22 Lagos date from her world tour schedule. Read the full story…
…60 people have died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after up to 60,000 migrants crossed into the territory from Morocco in just 24 hours, triggering a humanitarian and political crisis in Spain.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the mass influx as "a violation of Spain's territorial integri…
…pass on Canadian citizenship. In a post on Canadavisa’s X account on Friday, Canadian immigration authorities explained that citizenship is based on the relationship between a child and a parent who held Canadian citizenship at the time of the child’s birth. “The Citizenship Act recognizes a person born abroad to a par…
…the realignment was also aimed at improving efficiency and adjusting to shifting US immigration policy priorities and objectives. “Citizens and residents of Nigeria who wish to apply for a visa must schedule an appointment and pay the required visa fee at US Consulate Lagos, the new designated location,” the mission re…
…She could also be ordered to pay up to a $250,000 maximum fine. FBI - Houston, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations, and Texas Attorney General's Office conducted the investigations with the assistance of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Liesel Roscher i…
…vice, virtue and time are the three things that never stand still. It makes a fitting epigraph for the book, and a quiet indictment of the reader. You may set this volume down persuaded, or set it down provoked; what you cannot do, having truly read it, is stand still. That, in the end, is why it earns your money and y…
People Korea Rolls Out New Immigration Plan: 5 Key Benefits for Foreigners Visiting in 2026 Published 30 Jul 2026 at 9:58 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience.…
Sweden's Migration Agency published guidelines showing how long people with criminal records must wait before applying for citizenshipThe qualifying period varies based on the sentence received, ranging from two years for minor fines to 17 years for a six-year prison termPeople who have committed multiple crimes may fa…
The U.S. government listed three major immigration violations that could lead to the deportation of non-citizensAuthorities said criminal acts, public safety threats and visa violations could trigger removal proceedingsOfficials also explained when expedited deportation could occur without an immigration court hearingP…