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

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 to […]

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

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 the […]

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

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. The […]

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

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 agencies […]

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

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 officers […]

‘Former H-1B’: Indian-American community celebrates Balaji Krishnamoorthy becoming Uber CFO amid ongoing visa row

The appointment of Indian-origin Balaji Krishnamoorthy as the CFO of Uber came at a time when the hatred against Indians is at its peak on social media. H-1B visa program that allows US companies to hire skilled employees from outside the country, is under scrutiny on allegations of misuse and abuse. Two states, Florida and […]

GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf

GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026 Explained: Your Guide to Seamless Gulf Travel The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprising of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman is moving forward with a long-planned Unified Tourist Visa that could transform travel across the Gulf region. This initiative, often described as a “Schengen-style visa” […]

‘Getting out of India such a big deal’: Woman celebrating UK visa approval gets hate online; ‘We will make deportation parties’

The video of an Indian woman celebrating after her UK visa got approved found its way to the anti-India bloc on social media, who questioned why getting out of India is such a big deal. The video was originally posted on Instagram, where the creator documented how she prepared for Edinburgh after her visa was […]

USA expands visa curbs to 39 countries – should UAE residents worry? | World News

US visa policy changes explained for UAE and Gulf residents / Image: AI In a decisive move to protect its borders and ensure legal compliance, the U.S. Department of State has officially expanded its visa restriction policy, targeting citizens from 39 countries. This new directive, rooted in Section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, […]

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike to work in the US: Is America shutting best and brightest Indian talent out?

Trump H-1B Visa Overhaul: Impact on Indian Professionals and US Tech Sector A once-strategic partnership between the United States and India, long built on mutual economic benefit, innovation and people-to-people ties, is now straining under sweeping immigration and trade policies implemented under former President Donald Trump’s administration. Policies such as the drastic H-1B visa fee […]