[ad_1] Saudi Arabia stops Makkah access without permit, suspends Umrah visas / Image: file Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.The move, led by the Ministry of Hajj […]
[ad_1] Iranian leader’s relatives Hamideh Soleimani Afshar (left), 47, and her daughter, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, 25, had been living a lavish life in the US. After the State Department revoked the Green Cards of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny, the niece and the grandniece of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani, […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia and Egypt sign visa exemption deal/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed an agreement to exempt holders of official passports from short-stay visa requirements, in a move aimed at easing travel and reinforcing cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin […]
[ad_1] An Indian‑American immigration advocate has said that the reason so many Indians are on H‑1B visas is not by choice, but because of flaws in the United States’ immigration system that make it extremely difficult for them to obtain permanent residency.Sidharth, founder of the Indian‑American Advocacy Council, posted on X that the long waits […]
[ad_1] Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in the United States for allegedly taking part in a scheme that staged armed robberies at convenience stores so that store clerks could falsely claim to be crime victims on immigration applications. According to US prosecutors, the accused face one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud. Several […]
[ad_1] UAE Makes Surprise Visa Move for Expats Stuck Abroad Amid Iran vs US-Israel War In a move aimed at easing travel disruptions and supporting thousands of residents stranded abroad, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure allowing expatriate residents whose UAE residency visas have expired […]
[ad_1] Protesters in Brampton are demanding a pathway to permanent residency for more than two million temporary migrants whose visas are set to expire in the coming months.A group called the United Immigrant Workers Front led this week’s protest, calling for all temporary permit holders to be allowed to stay in Canada permanently. The demonstration […]
[ad_1] Newly released files from the US Department of Justice show how Jeffrey Epstein used student visas, English-language schools, work permits and marriages to manage the immigration status of women in his orbit.Emails, bank records and legal correspondence reveal a pattern: enrolling women in language programs to secure student visas, sponsoring their expenses, pursuing special […]
[ad_1] A Texas-based conservative activist has sparked controversy after sharing a social media post that framed a prominent Hindu temple in Frisco as evidence of what he described as a cultural “invasion” driven by the H-1B visa programme. The post, which circulated widely on X over the past few days, used inflammatory language to criticise […]
[ad_1] Kuwait Expat Residency Rules 2026: New Fees, Eligibility and Health Insurance Updates In 2026, Kuwait has overhauled its expatriate residency rules, introducing new fee structures and eligibility conditions for foreign residents and their families as part of a broader immigration reform aimed at modernising the system, tightening oversight and standardising procedures. These changes affect […]
