Canada double murder trial: 3 Indians killed elderly couple for money; Gurkaran Singh came on student visa; never went to college

[ad_1] As the trial of the three Indian men accused of killing an elderly couple in BC begins, Crown prosecutor Dorothy Tsui said they were motivated by “debt, financial pressure and greed”. The couple — Arnold and Joanne De Jong — were found dead in their home on May 9, 2022. Three Indian men, Gurkaran […]

‘You are not eligible for visa at this time’: B1/B2 visas getting rejected in India, Redditor shares experience of Mumbai consulate

[ad_1] Reports of several B1/B2 visa applications getting rejected surfaced on social media Friday, claiming that these rejections took place in the past few days. No explicit reasons were given for these rejections; the applicants claimed. This came at a time when the H-1B visa stamping has been delayed in India for months, ever since […]

Visiting India on H-1B for emergency, illness, wedding? Immigration attorney says visa officers don’t care because…

[ad_1] An H-1B and H-4 visa holders are facing inordinate delays in India after social media vetting started since December 15, immigration experts said they are flooded with questions on whether H-1B holders can travel to India for any emergency, family function, or wedding without worrying about how to re-enter the country. In December 2025, […]

UAE visa changes 2026 explained: New categories, sponsorship rules, easier entry for tourists

[ad_1] Family Sponsorship, Golden Visas, Mission Visas: UAE’s 2026 Visa Reset Explained As the United Arab Emirates moves into the New Year 2026 with many improvements to its visa and immigration systems in the years to come, some modifications are indicative of the country’s growing vision to become the international destination for tourism, trade, innovation […]

‘Missed brother’s wedding in India’: H-4 visa holder in Seattle shares pain of delays, says she watched ceremony online

[ad_1] For many Indian immigrants, US visa appointment backlogs mean missing out on pivotal family milestones such as weddings, leading to tough decisions ahead. Immigration experts caution against traveling during this time, as it could jeopardize job security and result in hefty penalties upon return, leaving professionals caught in a heartbreaking dilemma between familial duties […]

Dubai Police warns public about fake work visa scam | World News

[ad_1] Dubai Police warns of fake work visa scam/Image: X Dubai Police is urging the public to stay alert as scammers increasingly target job seekers with fake work visas and employment offers. Fraudsters promise guaranteed jobs or visa sponsorships that have no legal basis, often asking for upfront payments. Authorities stress that these schemes are […]

US visa rules from January 1: Travel ban for 39 countries; hike in immigration-related fees

[ad_1] The new travel ban that the Donald Trump administration announced in December as part of its ongoing crackdown on immigration comes into effect on January 1, 2026. Apart from the travel ban, new immigration-related fees, as announced earlier, also come into effect from today. Travel ban from January 1, 2026 The administration expanded the […]

‘No’: H-1B visa stamping getting ‘refused’ for one wrong answer during social media vetting, reveals Redditor

[ad_1] The US State Department started social media vetting of H-1B, H-4 visa applicants from December 15 in a major immigration check. Visa officers are going through all the social media handles of the applicants to check for any anti-American content and applications are getting approved accordingly, at the end of the day or a […]

Bahrain Golden Visa 2025: A lower-cost, tax-free path to long-term Gulf residency | World News

[ad_1] Compared with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain offers long-term residency with lower investment thresholds and fewer financial barriers to entry/ Representative Image For years, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have dominated conversations around long-term residency in the Gulf. But Bahrain has been moving steadily in the same direction, aligning itself with a wider […]

Schengen-style GCC Unified Tourist Visa misses 2025 deadline: When will it finally launch? | World News

[ad_1] The GCC unified tourist visa will allow seamless travel across all six Gulf Cooperation Council countries/ Representative Image After months of anticipation and shifting timelines, Gulf officials have confirmed that the long-awaited unified GCC tourist visa will not launch in 2025 as earlier indicated, but will instead roll out in 2026. The clarification came […]