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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thousands of Indians are being defrauded by organised visa mafia networks promising fake Gulf jobs, leading to financial ruin and shattered dreams/Representative Image TL;DR: Organised networks in India are issuing fake Gulf job and tour visas, defrauding individuals of ₹23 lakh to ₹67 lakh per application. Law enforcement recently disrupted major operations in Mumbai, Bengaluru, […]
Good news for EB-5 applicants and skilled workers of India as Final Action Dates advance. The August 2025 visa bulletin offers hope for Indian and Chinese investors as the unreserved EB-5 category Final Action Date will advance by more than six months for India and two years for China. For Indian EB-3 (skilled workers and […]
Bahrain is quietly emerging as the Gulf’s most affordable and flexible destination for long-term residency, offering expats and investors an easier path than the UAE or Saudi Arabia/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa is emerging as a cost-effective and flexible alternative to the UAE’s Golden Visa and Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency. With easier […]
You can now qualify for the UAE’s Golden Visa without investing in property or business, just show a strong track record of volunteering or humanitarian work/ Image composite: WAM, FIle The UAE’s Golden Visa now covers humanitarian workers and volunteers. It offers 5- or 10-year residency without needing a sponsor. Applicants must prove significant involvement […]
A post went viral on Reddit starting a debate on whether H-1B visa holders should consider buying a house in the US. A Reddit post went viral as it offered some advice to the H-1B visa holders in the US, asking them to stay away from buying a property in the US. The post said […]
Newly unsealed court documents and trial testimony have revealed that the Trump administration has heavily relied on an anonymously run pro-Israel website, accused of doxxing, to identify pro-Palestinian academics for potential deportation.The court records revealed that in order to support US President Donald Trump’s deportation drive, the Department of Homeland Security assembled a “tiger team” […]
In the UAE, a Golden Visa for creatives means long-term residency granted not for fame, but for sustained, meaningful artistic contribution TL;DR 10-year residency for artists, designers, performers, and cultural professionals – no sponsor needed. Strict criteria: You must meet 3 of 5 official benchmarks (awards, honors, memberships, media acclaim, or major showcases). Apply or […]
