…H-1B visa sponsorship. This was disclosed in a publication by Ellis Visa Sponsors, a US immigration law firm, on Monday. The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to recruit highly skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that typically require at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Although the…

…and Civil Defence Corps and the Comptroller of Customs. Others are the Comptroller of Immigration, Comptroller of Correctional Service, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps; members of the Special Forces from Abuja; the Secretary to the Oyo State Government; members of the State Executive Council; commissioners;…

…clearance before travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom under updated immigration guidance issued by the UK Home Office.The revised guidance requires travellers to confirm they meet the UK's visa requirements before booking flights, as those without the appropriate documentation could face delays, trave…

…to mow down agents A driver was sh0t and k!lled after allegedly attempting to run down Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Maine on Monday, July 13, authorities said. Officials said the incident occurred when the suspect reportedly drove toward the officers, prompting law enforcement to open fire. Gra…

…by anti-foreigner protests in South Africa. The decision reflects how a domestic immigration debate has grown into a regional diplomatic crisis involving thousands of migrants, conflicting official accounts and growing concerns over African unity. Here is what happened and why it matters. Why was Ramaphosa supposed to…

…Ntuli said community cooperation is key to stamping out crime, and that enforcing immigration laws at the household level will help close gaps exploited by criminal elements. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 4:34 PM | Share this Story

…Embassy and its regional consulates following an immediate policy shift by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The directive comes after the immigration authority officially disengaged Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), the long-standing third-party enterprise that previously operated Nigeria's primary visa…

…Donald Trump has announced plans to request that the US Supreme Court rehear a major immigration case after the court recently struck down his executive order aimed at ending automatic birthright citizenship. The high court rejected the administration's attempts to restrict the long-standing practice, but the president…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has updated its travel frameworks to clarify the specific entry documentation international visitors need based on their nationality and mode of transport. The new guidelines divide global travelers into distinct categories, explicitly outlining who can enter the country vis…

…efforts, the specific timeline for their removal remains undisclosed. United States immigration authorities explained that the move forms part of a broader, accelerated enforcement initiative. They emphasized that the listed individuals were convicted of serious crimes, though the agency declined to provide a granular…

…is set to run for president for a fourth time in next year’s elections her anti-immigration party views as its best chance yet to take power. She brushed off the risk the Court of Cassation would reject her appeal before the vote and criticism of her candidacy, steering the narrative to policies she hopes will win her…

…them into taking people from third countries as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, two former State Department officials told AFP. Lawyers say deportees have been thrown into a “legal black hole”, held without charge in countries where they have no ties and few if any rights. Even those deported to stable…

…Getting admitted was only the first hurdle. Long before Germany introduced newer immigration pathways, such as the Opportunity Card, most international students entered the country through a traditional route: secure admission, prove they could support themselves financially, obtain a student visa, and only then board…

…Your green passport entitles you to a thorough, body-down searching while a teenage immigration officer asks you flippant (sometimes ignorant) questions repeatedly because he or she has conjured the image of a fraudster in his or her mind who is standing right before him or her. Most of the time, your irritation transf…

…involving Nigerians stranded abroad due to security concerns, economic hardship, immigration issues and humanitarian emergencies. Air Peace has also played a key role in previous government-assisted evacuation missions, including the repatriation of Nigerians from countries affected by conflicts and other crises. The l…

…as conventional military operations. The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service are equally modernising border management through intelligence-driven enforcement and technology-enabled surveillance. Their efforts to combat illicit trade, irregular migration, wildlife trafficking, currency smuggling…

…the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and parts of Europe, have tightened immigration policies through stricter visa rules, tougher residency requirements and increased scrutiny of foreign applicants. These changes have made relocation more difficult for many prospective students, skilled workers and familie…

…the skyrocketing cost of living. His Democratic opponents have castigated him over his immigration policies, family's growing wealth and attempts to expand presidential power. Trump's attempts to stamp his political brand on America's 250th anniversary have, meanwhile, not always gone to plan. A Trump-linked organizati…

…island, a frontier between Africa and Europe, to call for safe and legal pathways for immigration. Leo's presence "sends a clear message at a time when the global political debate on migration is often framed around borders and deterrence rather than protection and shared responsibility", Filippo Ungaro, spokesman for…

…war in Iran and cost of living. His Democratic opponents have castigated him over his immigration policies, family wealth and attempts to extend presidential power. In an appearance posted Friday on second lady Usha Vance's podcast, Trump alluded to the sense of national division when he was asked why children should g…

…has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct despite the circumstances that forced them to leave South Africa. Dr Abimbola Fasanu, Senior Technical Adviser on Informatio…

…a visa upon arrival in Rwanda without prior application (Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration). Citizens of African Union member states, the Commonwealth, and the francophone Africa region are granted a further privilege: they receive their visa upon arrival entirely free of charge, with a thirty-da…

…leader announced he would resign, saying he had “really hurt himself” over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. “I think he's a lovely man,” Trump told reporters at an Oval Office event, before accusing Starmer of mishandling Britain’s energy policy by failing to exploit North Sea oil and…

…facilitated by networks that exploit weaknesses in enforcement mechanisms. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) must also strengthen its capacity to identify and intercept dangerous elements entering the country. Nigeria's security challenges are increasingly interconnected with regional and transnational criminal act…

…that Starmer would step down from office, citing what he described as failures on immigration and energy policy. Starmer's premiership has been battered by controversies and U-turns, including over winter fuel payments to older people and the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington. Speaking…