Major visa fraud busted: Indian-origin Chandrakant Lala Patel arrested for bribing cops to write fake robbery reports; got migrants U visas

[ad_1] 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 […]

Bahrain, UAE, Saudi residency visas compared: Which one offers better value? | World News

[ad_1] Applicants now weigh Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi residency schemes for affordability, flexibility, and family benefits/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency is one of the most cost-effective long-term Gulf residency available in 2025. The UAE’s Golden Visa requires AED 2 million (USD 545,000) investment or comes via talent with nomination, with complex renewal criteria. […]

New health rules in Dubai: Medical tests now required for visas, jobs, and driving licences | World News

[ad_1] Medical screening becomes mandatory in Dubai for visas, jobs, and driving licences from July 2025/ Representative Image TL;DR Starting end of July 2025, medical tests are mandatory for visa, work, and licence applications in Dubai. Tests must be done through approved health centers and focus on infectious diseases like HIV and TB. Dubai Health […]

‘Not welcome visitors’: US revokes visas of Bob Vylan over ‘death chant’ incident at Glastonbury; UK police launches investigation

[ad_1] Bob Vylan performs during the Glastonbury Festival (AP) The United States Department of State has revoked the visas of the British punk duo Bob Vylan following a controversial performance at the Glastonbury Festival, where the band allegedly led the crowd in chants that glorified violence and hatred against the Israeli military. In a post […]

From student visas to mugshots: Indian nationals convicted in US for fraud; Model minority tag takes rare hit

[ad_1] They arrived with passports, promises, and WhatsApp forwards about green cards and Trader Joe’s frozen samosas. But for three Indian students, the journey from international classroom to American dream took a criminal detour. Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel, 20, was sentenced this week to over five years in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering. His […]

Expats empty-handed after job offers on visit visas: What every UAE jobseekers need to know | World News

[ad_1] Under UAE law, employers face fines up to AED 1 million for hiring without a work permit, while employees working on visit visas risk penalties and deportation/ Image generated by AI for creative & illustrative purposes only Many expatriates arriving in the UAE have been found working without formal contracts or employment visas, leaving […]

F1 visa updates: Will US soon lift restrictions on student visas as Trump goes soft on China?

[ad_1] Restrictions on international student visas could be lifted soon. As President Donald Trump has softened his stance on Chinese students and said Wednesday that Chinese students would be welcome in US colleges and universities, it is anticipated that the temporary restriction on international student visa applications would be lifted soon. In the US-China trade […]

LinkedIn co-founder slammed for his reaction to Trump halting student visas: ‘We’ve completely forgotten how…’

[ad_1] Reid Hoffman criticized Trump’s decision to stall all visa interviews for the time being. LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman was panned on social media for his reaction to the US administration’s decision to stall all visa interviews for the time being. While the state department said that the decision was taken to decide on expanding […]

Chinese students call measure ‘Chinese Exclusion Act’ after Rubio vows to revoke visas | World News

[ad_1] Chinese students call measure ‘Chinese Exclusion Act’ after Rubio vows to revoke visas (Photo: AP) Chinese students studying in the US are scrambling to figure out their futures after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some students would have their visas revoked. The US will begin revoking the visas of some […]

US to begin revoking visas of Chinese students, says secretary of state Marco Rubio

[ad_1] US secretary of state Marco Rubio Secretary of state Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that US will begin revoking visas of some Chinese students, “including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.” Rubio announced in a post on X, saying the state department would “aggressively” revoke visas. China […]