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…

…procedures, as the EU considers them to generally respect human rights and not produce refugees.The 7 Countries the EU considers safeThe following countries were included in Annex II of the designation as safe countries of origin:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!1. Bangla…

…94(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship is required to table the annual immigration report containing the levels plan in each House of Parliament on or before November 1. “Where Parliament is not sitting on November 1, the legislation provides for the r…

…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published an updated list of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) offering programmes that qualify international students for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), a key pathway for gra…

For years, countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have been among the most attractive destinations for Nigerians looking to study, work, build businesses or provide better opportunities for their families. But the immigration picture is changing. PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search featu…

…that catches many foreign students off guard after arrival.According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the restrictions are straightforward but significant. Canada lists 5 conditions that bars foreign students from working without permit. Photo: GettyImages5 conditions barring foreign students from worki…

…to him, the widow was abducted thirteen days after she spoke about the plight of refugees in her community, Kateri. The abductors demanded N10m for her release but her family could raise only N2m. On August 15, she was chained by the neck until she choked to d3ath. "This is Mama Mary, a widow originally from Ariko vill…

…and whole-of-society consultation process coordinated by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons ,with technical support from the International Organization for Migration . The revised policy and its Integrated Implementation Plan were validated by stakeholders at the Technical W…

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…

…respectively, according to figures contained in reports monitored by the DERS Team and Refugees4refugees.org. The figures indicate an increase in the use of chartered flights to return Nigerians from Germany and other European countries, with several of the operations involving cooperation among European states. On Feb…

…the manipulation of identity and religion. Citing a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees report, Tinubu said 117.8 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide at the end of 2025. He said the scale of the challenges confronting the world made the intervention of spiritual leaders increasingly important. Ac…

…distinct categories of applicantsWorkers, family members, Commonwealth citizens, and refugees are among those who may be eligible to settle permanently in BritainThe residency period required to qualify for ILR varies and depends on the visa type, ranging from two years to 10 yearsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our n…

…According to the Economic Times on Sunday, new guidelines issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on July 29, 2026, require applicants to have an existing employment relationship with a foreign employer before they can qualify for the permit. Under the revised policy, foreign workers whose employment wou…

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…

…Legit.ng on Instagram!Nordic citizens and former Swedish citizens need only two years. Refugees and those under 21 years of age must now wait seven years, up from four. Spouses or cohabiting partners of Swedish citizens also require seven years, significantly longer than the previous three-year rule. Applicants who can…

…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 applicants to complete and submit their applications online, noting that the digital system helps identify missing information before submission. Appli…

The Middle cast includes Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, and Atticus Shaffer. Since the series ended in 2018, many of the stars have continued acting, while others have explored new careers or chosen a quieter life away from Hollywood.Patricia Heaton (L), Neil Flynn (C) and Charlie McDermott …

…Authorisation (eTA) review, or upon arrival at a port of entry.According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a finding of inadmissibility can result in a visa denial, refusal of entry, or removal from the country. The Canadian government has released nine reasons you might be denied entry into the c…

…years, which applies to most foreign nationals who do not fall into any special category.Refugees who have been granted official status qualify after five years of legal residency.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.A two-year period applies to nationals of Latin American countries, Andorr…

…Scheme family permit, individuals holding a Home Office travel document such as refugees or stateless persons, and anyone already holding a Standard Visitor visa or a Marriage Visitor visa.Travellers who hold an ETA are also exempt from the requirement to apply for a Standard Visitor visa if they need a longer stay dur…

…have been displaced across the region, while a further 1.28 million people have become refugees or asylum seekers.SimÀ£o said women, children and young people continue to bear the greatest burden of the humanitarian crisis, noting that insecurity and funding shortages have severely restricted humanitarian access. Despi…

…at filling labour shortages across the country.The invitation, published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, forms part of Canada's efforts to attract international talent to support key sectors of its economy.Canada invites skilled foreign workers to explore employment opportunities. Photo: GettyIma…

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…

…Africa. Director of the Migration Affairs Department at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, NCFRMI, Ambassador Catherine Udida, spoke as Air Peace completed its third evacuation mission from South Africa, bringing home another 268 Nigerians, who arrived at the cargo terminal…

…said. Amb. Catherine Udida, Director of Migrant Affairs at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, said that additional batches of returnees from South Africa were expected in the coming weeks. She said that efforts were underway to support the reintegration of returnees through…