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Scrap H-1B visa exception: Republicans introduce new bill for prioritizing Americans in universities, ending ‘backdoor hiring’

Republican lawmakers introduce a new proposal to end H-1B exception for higher education staff. Amid ongoing aspersions against the H-1B visa program, a new Republican proposal was introduced by Rep Tom Tiffany and Rep Andrew Clyde proposing to scrap the H-1B visa exception for higher education staff. Currently, there is a 65,000-person cap for the […]

UAE: Authorities deporting, blacklisting thousands who failed to act during 2024 visa amnesty window | World News

Over 32,000 visa violators were caught in early 2025, 70% deported, as UAE enforces penalties post-2024 amnesty deadline/ Representative Image The UAE’s 2024 visa amnesty ran from September 1 to December 31, offering legalisation or penalty-free exit. Despite a 2-month extension, many overstayers did not act and now face deportation and bans. Over 32,000 people […]

H-1B wage levels: What will change in the new US immigration rules that will end visa lottery?

The proposed H-1B rule will be bad news for international graduates and senior American employees. The US administration is planning to bring in a new H-1B rule which will give weightage to wage level instead of the random lottery that takes place now when H-1B registration exceed the annual limit of 65,000 plus the additional […]

UAE: No visa renewal for Dubai residents without paying traffic fines, what expats need to know | World News

Dubai’s new system requires residents to settle all unpaid traffic fines, either fully or via instalments, before completing visa renewals/ Image: Dubai Media Office TL;DR Dubai residents must clear all traffic fines before renewing or issuing residency visas, under a new pilot system by GDRFA. The system is designed to encourage rule-following, not punish, payment […]

UAE flags 32,000 visa violations in just six months: ICP crackdown intensifies | World News

UAE officials from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security conducting inspections across various emirates in early 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) confirmed more than 32,000 visa violators detected across the UAE during January–June 2025. 252 inspection campaigns in February alone resulted in […]

New Schengen Visa Rule: What UAE residents should know before their next Europe trip | World News

New Schengen visa rule requires UAE residents to complete applications online before booking appointments/ Image: File TL;DR Starting June 18, 2025, UAE residents must complete the full Schengen visa application online before booking an appointment through VFS Global. If you try to book without submitting the form, you won’t get an appointment, the system won’t […]

UAE Blue visa: No property or investment needed; how you can simply qualify by contributing to the environment | World News

The UAE’s Blue Visa supports global environmental leaders with 10-year residency and zero investment requirements/ Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE Blue Visa offers 10-year residency to people with notable contributions to environmental protection and sustainability It’s open to scientists, activists, entrepreneurs, and professionals working on climate and sustainability issues. Applications are now open, with a […]

H-1B visa: US considering ‘weighted selection process’ for hiring foreigners, DHS drafting new rule

No lottery for H-1B? New rule may add weightage on the wage offered for a position. The Donald Trump administration is considering introducing a new process for H-1B hiring under the capped part of the system. The Department of Homeland Security sent the proposal to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for […]

Major visa fraud busted: Indian-origin Chandrakant Lala Patel arrested for bribing cops to write fake robbery reports; got migrants U visas

Indian-origin businessman Chandrakant Lala Patel arrested in Louisiana for scheming massive visa fraud. An Indian-origin businessman in Louisiana, Chandrakant Patel, was arrested by the feds as a major immigration fraud that was going on for a decade was busted. Three current or former Louisiana police chiefs were also charged as they aided Patel in running […]

China revises visa application process for UAE residents: What travellers need to know | World News

UAE residents must now complete an online application and receive approval before visiting the visa centre to apply for China/ Representative Image TL;DR Visa applications start with an online form and document upload. Preliminary approval issues a mandatory Visa Application Certificate (VAC). No appointment needed; visit the visa centre only after online approval. Passport collection […]