Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
16 May, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
H-1B system targeted by US senator, brings attention to Hyderabad's 'visa temples'Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes US employment-based visa programs like H-1B, alleging they harm American workers and create a "Visa Cartel....
14 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
ICE launches new effort to uncover US 'birth tourism schemes'America's Trump administration is targeting networks that help pregnant women get U.S. citizenship for their babies. Immigration agents are...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
10 Indians indicted in US visa fraud conspiracyTen Indian nationals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberi...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Fake robberies for green cards? 11 Indians charged in US visa fraud caseEleven Indian nationals residing illegally in the US face charges of conspiracy to commit visa fraud. Authorities allege they orchestrated ...
14 Mar, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Explained: The rising challenges in getting a US visaIn 2025, U.S. non-immigrant visa rules have tightened, impacting applicants, especially from India. Stricter scrutiny, new fees, and interv...
16 Sep, 2025, 05.43 PM IST
Indian in US sentenced for visa fraud conspiracy, faces deportationRambhai Patel, an Indian national in New York, received a 20-month prison sentence for masterminding a visa fraud scheme. Patel and an acco...
25 Aug, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
Indian-origin businessman and four Louisiana law enforcement officers indicted in U visa fraud and bribery caseA federal grand jury indicted five individuals, including an Indian-origin businessman and four Louisiana law enforcement officers, on 62 c...
18 Jul, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
Visa Frauds in India: How to protect yourself from scamsIndia has seen a rise in immigration scams, with fraudulent agents exploiting individuals seeking to study, work, or migrate abroad. Recent...
07 Jul, 2025, 12.40 PM IST
'Those who are staying illegally in US will be held responsible,' says USThe US Embassy in India warns of consequences for illegal stays and visa fraud. Breaking US law leads to significant criminal penalties. A ...
29 Jun, 2025, 10.51 AM IST
Indian-origin man in US admits to visa scam via fake robberiesAccording to a statement issued by the District Attorney's (DA) office in Massachusetts beginning March 2023, Ram Patel (37) and his allege...
23 May, 2025, 12.09 PM IST
Trump says he will offer 'gold cards' for $5 million path to US citizenship, replacing EB-5 investor visasTrump Gold Card Visa: President Donald Trump announced a new 'gold card' visa that offers a path to citizenship for a $5 million investment...
26 Feb, 2025, 12.28 PM IST
Heading to your dream school? Here's all you need to know about applying for the US student visaThe first step in the US student visa application process is to receive an acceptance letter and a Form I-20 from the Designated Student Of...
02 Jun, 2023, 05.01 PM IST
Indian national arrested in $21 million H-1B visa fraud conspiracy in USThe court said that Sawhney submitted or caused to be submitted H-1B visa application materials stating that the foreign workers named in t...
21 Aug, 2020, 02.35 PM IST
Fugitive now in China sentenced in 'birth tourism' schemeProsecutors say Chen, 35, was among more than a dozen people charged with operating a company that helped wealthy Chinese citizens and even...
01 Jul, 2020, 11.34 AM IST
Several Indians indicted in fake marriages and U-visa fraud cases in USInvestigating authorities said these people would enter into a fraud marriage with the citizens of the US for the purpose of entering the c...
20 May, 2016, 01.43 PM IST
- US justifies radio trackers, says standard procedure
The United States on Monday rejected New Delhi's complaints about radio-tagging of some Indian students caught up in a visa and immigration...
01 Feb, 2011, 09.09 AM IST