5 US Work Visas That Can Lead to Permanent Residency
Discover 5 US work visa pathways that can help foreigners secure permanent residency, including EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, H-1B, and EB-5.
Discover 5 US work visa pathways that can help foreigners secure permanent residency, including EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, H-1B, and EB-5.
The Federal Government opens NAQS recruitment for 2026, with applications closing August 10. Learn the step-by-step process, requirements, and key dates for Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Assistant cadres.
UK offers priority visa, settlement, and citizenship decisions in 2026 for £500 or £1,000 per applicant, with 5-day and next-day options respectively.
Canada clarifies four conditions that can lead to loss of permanent resident status in 2026, including voluntary renunciation and becoming a citizen.
New Zealand's official website lists 7 key benefits for new citizens, including voting, travel, and sports representation, plus responsibilities.
VFS Global opens a Premium Application Centre in Benin City, Edo State, for UK visa applicants, operating monthly at Protea Hotel with advance booking required.
New Zealand requires 5 years of residency, 240 days/year, and 1,350 total days for citizenship, with exceptions for Crown service.
Nigeria Customs Service shifts to annual recruitment, with 2026 exercise starting later this year. Over 3,800 candidates were hired in the 2024/2025 cycle.
Iceland now allows foreign graduates to extend stay up to 18 months for job hunting, with new rules for doctoral holders. Learn requirements here.
Iceland's government publishes nine job websites for foreigners, with several offering roles that don't require a degree, aiding visa sponsorship seekers.
Australia's Department of Home Affairs has published 8 visa pathways for foreigners to become permanent residents, covering family, work, business, retirement, and more.
Sweden's Migration Agency lists documents for foreign PhD students applying for permanent residency, including proof of admission, supervisor certificate, and financial maintenance evidence.
Oyo State's Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Oriire school abduction requests public memoranda, drawing criticism over reliance on civilians for intelligence.
Canada unveils five permanent residency pathways for doctors, including Express Entry and PNP, to tackle doctor shortages and attract international physicians.
The UK government has outlined nine categories of people eligible for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in 2026, including workers, family members, and refugees.
NYSC now requires NERD clearance for all prospective corps members; without it, no mobilisation. Get yours early to avoid delays.
New Zealand introduces two new Skilled Migrant Category pathways from Aug 24, 2026: Skilled Work Experience and Trades & Technician, with specific eligibility criteria.
Sokoto City Boys Director Ma’sud Musa Bashar has condoled with Sultan over the death of former Finance Minister Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, aged 94.
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New Zealand's government has published its 2026 citizenship application process, detailing online, in-person, and postal methods with two checklists for foreigners.
The Federal Government has commenced recruitment into the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service for three cadres. Applications are open until August 10, 2026, via the official portal.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom Council, has named its conference hall after former chairman Israel Umoh for his contributions to infrastructural development.
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, former counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, says he withdrew as Kanu's lawyer in December 2023 but remains IPOB's legal representative, citing a factional reappointment.
The US government has outlined five rights for foreign work visa holders, including safe workplace, fair pay, and protection from discrimination, and provided a hotline for violations.
Bauchi police arrest Mustapha Yahaya, 40, for impersonating DSS personnel; third such arrest in a week, warns public to verify identities.
The US government updated guidance in March 2026 on proving citizenship without a birth certificate. Steps include obtaining a Letter of No Record and submitting secondary evidence like hospital or school records.
The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria advertises five job openings including Vegetarian Chef, Procurement Agent, and Surveillance Detection Coordinator, with most applications closing by early August 2026; no fees charged.
The UK government has published official guidance stating standard British passport applications take three weeks in 2026, with faster services for urgent needs.
The South African government has published official guidance on how foreign nationals, including Nigerians, can qualify for citizenship in 2026 through various routes.
The UK government has outlined six types of British nationality that qualify a person to apply for a British passport, including British citizens, overseas territories citizens, and protected persons.