Saudi Arabia’s early Hajj 2026 visa explained: Deadlines, vaccines, biometric rules, 8 things pilgrims need to know

[ad_1] Going for Hajj 2026? These New Saudi Visa Dates Could Make or Break Your Plans (Representative Image) Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially begun issuing visas for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH), kicking off the process on February 08, 2026, months ahead of the expected pilgrimage in late May 2026. […]

Not only visa, Green Card can also get delayed after social media scrutiny, says immigration lawyer; ‘Posts about side hustle…’

[ad_1] While consular officers can deny visas after going through the social media history of the applicants, it can happen to Green Card applicants too, New Jersey-based immigration lawyer Abhisha Parikh said. And this can even include old dating app activities as well. The case of Indian CEO Jasveer Singh being denied a B1/B2 visa […]

Brampton’s Indian-origin ‘Visa King’ shuts down social media after flaunting $300,000 watch in viral video

[ad_1] A Brampton-based immigration consultant of Indian origin has closed his Instagram account following a row over videos in which he flaunted a luxury watch reportedly worth $300,000. The consultant, who went by the Instagram handle “Canadian Visa King” and Facebook username ‘Visa King office Canada Channi Bhai,’ went viral after posting clips boasting about […]

‘Not true’: Indian restaurant owner in Frisco confronted over allegations of only hiring students on F-1 visa

[ad_1] An Indian restaurant in Frisco, Texas, has been repeatedly targeted by a group of people who call themselves the Texas Investigation Unit. The group claims that Bollywood Pizza House in Frisco only hires Indian students on F-1 visa which is mostly illegal. In support of their allegation, they impersonated anIndian caller named Ravi and […]

UAE visa overstay fines 2026 explained: Latest rates, how to pay, tips to avoid penalties

[ad_1] UAE Visa Overstay Fines: What You Need to Know to Avoid Daily Penalties As millions of travellers and expatriates continue to live, work and visit the UAE, authorities have standardised visa overstay penalties and streamlined payment options, making compliance clearer but also more urgent than ever. Under the latest immigration framework, overstaying your visa […]

Indian-origin immigration consultant called ‘Visa King’ from Brampton goes viral: ‘Making a fortune in Canada’

[ad_1] An Indian-origin immigration consultant based in Brampton has gone viral online after branding himself the “Canadian Visa King” on Instagram. In videos shared on his Facebook account with the username ‘Visa King office Canada Channi Bhai’ and now viral on X and Reddit, the consultant is seen flaunting a luxury watch worth $300,000 according […]

UAE Green Visa vs Golden Visa: Which long-term residency option suits you best? | World News

[ad_1] UAE Green Visa vs UAE Golden Visa/Representative Image The UAE offers two long-term residency pathways for professionals, investors and entrepreneurs seeking stability without relying on traditional employer sponsorship. The Green Visa and the Golden Visa are designed for different profiles, with distinct eligibility rules, benefits and timelines. Knowing how they differ helps applicants choose […]

H-1B visa fee is here to stay: Immigration attorney says employees should hire through L-1 visa to bypass $100K

[ad_1] The H-1B cap pre-registration opens March 4 and will continue till March 19, the USCIS has already announced. This is the first time that the employers will have to make a payment of $100K for each H-1B applicant who is not present in the US at the time of the selection and petition filing. […]

Epstein brought models to US on H-1B visa; personally sponsored Ghislaine Maxwell’s entry in 1992

[ad_1] Immigration records have revealed that Jeffrey Epstein abused the H-1B visa program to bring models to the US from Eastern Europe. Ghislaine Maxwell was also brought to the US through the H-1B visa program and Epstein himself was the sponsor, an investigative report by Dallas Express claimed. Several of these models were from modeling […]

‘When your studies are over…’: Expert advises how to answer officer’s trick question for US student visa interview

[ad_1] Immigration attorney Brad Bernstein offered five simple tips to students looking for visas for higher studies in the US at a time when the US authorities are weighing every visa request carefully and rejecting more than ever, citing various reasons. Bernstein said the applicants must show strong ties to their homecountry so that the […]