…component of Nigeria’s airport modernisation programme. The works include reconfiguring Immigration and Customs counters, modernising technology, and upgrading associated infrastructure to enhance passenger processing and the overall terminal experience. Operationally, effective terminal rehabilitation should improve p…

…provide opportunities to qualify for long-term residence, depending on the country's immigration rules.Here are 10 countries across Europe, Asia, North America and Oceania where foreign workers can explore employment opportunities in 2026.1. GermanyGermany is attracting foreign professionals to address labour shortages…

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy alert, announcing a change to how filing deadlines are calculated for immigration benefit requestsThe new rule reverses a 2023 policy that extended deadlines falling on birthdays, weekends, or federal holidays, and takes effect on 23 October 2026The change dir…

…may get foreign spouses deported Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada flagged marriage fraud as the key risk that could cost a foreign spouse their permanent resident status.Sponsored spouses found to have entered non-genuine relationships face misrepresenta…

…found guilty of a sexxually based offence involving a person under 18 years of age.3. Immigration detention offences — being convicted of escaping immigration detention, or committing an offence while in, during an escape from, or after an escape from immigration detention.4. Association with criminal groups — being or…

…Applicants must also budget separately for the student visa application fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge, which provides access to the UK’s National Health Service under applicable rules. The increase means Nigerian students planning to study in the UK will need to make additional financial provisions before su…

…experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Upon arrival, officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration and documentation to establish the identities of the returnees, maintain accurate records and facilitate subsequent reintegration processes,” the statement said. According to the agenc…

…albeit a more burdensome one.Legit.ng has previously reported on the impact of US immigration policy changes on Nigerian travellers and the broader wave of Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad amid current economic conditions.Nigerian travellers face heightened scrutiny and complex requirements in the US visa process…

…elsewhere. He also spoke about Sudan, Congo, Lebanon, Haiti and people affected by US immigration enforcement. Metro said it had contacted the Home Office and Macklemore for comment. The report did not announce any government decision on the peers' request.

…replace them. However, the official added that the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board had on Thursday met to start recruitment of more officers to mitigate the effects of the shortage. Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Meanwhile, the Edo State Com…

The Savannah Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has arrested a Nigerian national suspected of human trafficking. The suspect identified as Prince James, was arrested in Kloth, a community near Damongo in the Savannah Region. The Savannah Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service, L. A. A…

…on October 8, 2024 under Appendix Relationship with Partner, applies across dozens of immigration routes including Skilled Worker, Student, Global Talent, and several others. UK mentions marriages that cannot support spouse residence. Photo Sun.>It instructs decision-makers on which relationships and ceremonies qualify…

…allegations that Omar married her brother, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, to help him obtain US immigration status. Omar has repeatedly faced scrutiny over the claims, which she has denied. The decade-old allegations originated on a "Somali blog," Omar explained in her first interview since federal agents raided her Washington,…

…and Social Welfare, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, to fully equip all entry points with trained port health officers, thermal scanners, protective equipment and isolation rooms, to ensure that isolation and treatment centres are ready in all 36 states and the…

…Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has broken her silence while being at the center of a federal immigration fraud investigation. The Democrat from Minnesota posted a video to thank her supporters for their donations and to ask for more, citing the 'challenging time' she is facing. 'Hi everyone, Ilhan here,' she began in the vid…

…portal to map out the exact pathways available to Nigerian travellers. Based on current immigration protocols, the visa requirements for Nigerian citizens are split into three distinct categories based on residency and active external visas: 1. Standard passport holders (No US, UK, Schengen, or GCC Ties) Nigerians who…

…having their skills assessed.However, applicants will still need to meet the relevant immigration, employment and professional licensing requirements in their destination countries.

…slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas can leave abusive employers without losing their immigration status.Previously, workers who left an abusive sponsor risked losing both their visa and income, since Skilled Worker visa holders have no recourse to public funds.

The US Department of Homeland Security published its STEM Designated Degree Program List, covering over 500 courses across 22 fields of studyForeign students who graduate with a STEM degree in the US can apply for a 24-month OPT extension, giving them up to 3 years of work authorisationThe list spans far more than trad…

…estimates. Donald Trump has seized on the unrest in France to amplify his anti-immigration and anti-Islam rhetoric, as the upcoming midterm elections force his Republican party to face strong headwinds. “What’s happening in France has to do with immigration, not schools, not anything,” Trump told reporters in Washingto…

…enough workers.The changes were introduced through a statement of amendments to the Immigration Rules. The rules were laid before Parliament under the Starmer Labour government.UK announces conditions for roles facing temporary staffing shortages. Photo Times.the Temporary Shortage List CoversThe list spans a wide rang…

Immigration police have arrested two Nigerian men in a cocaine trafficking crackdown in Bangkok, Thailand. Police seized 103 grammes of the drug and equipment allegedly used to dilute it with chalk and baking soda. Pol Maj Gen Kongchat Leangsomsap, chief of Immigration Division 1, said on Saturday, October 17, 2026 tha…

The United States (US) government has outlined specific immigration benefits available to foreign nationals who serve in the US Armed Forces under treaty-based recruitmentUS policy identifies two family groups who may qualify for derivative Special Immigrant Status through a qualifying foreign military recruitThe polic…

…where foreign nationals are eligible to apply for work in Britain.UK Visas and Immigration released the guidance, confirming that workers whose jobs appear on the list and who are employed in medium-skilled roles can make applications to switch visa routes, apply for entry clearance, or extend their existing Skilled Wo…

Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada shut down two Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots that offered permanent residence to skilled caregiversBoth the Child Care and Home Support pilots stopped accepting new applications, affecting workers already in Canada and those applying from abroadThe Canadian gov…