Neeraj Sharma case: How fake job offers triggered major H-1B visa fraud probe in the USUS H1-B visa fraud: A major US immigration fraud probe targets 17 naturalised citizens. Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-origin CEO, faces denatura...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Indonesia warns Bali tourists over e-visa fraud, unpaid influencer workIndonesia's immigration authorities have enhanced e-visa security with two-factor authentication to combat online fraud. New guidance also ...
23 May, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Australia expects nearly one million migrants over the next four yearsAustralia anticipates nearly one million new migrants by July 2029. This projection fuels political debate over housing shortages and immig...
13 May, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under ICE scanner for OPT fraudUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified 10,000 foreign students, including some from India, misusing the Optional Pract...
13 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
UK pushes safer immigration advice system with new public campaignThe UK's Immigration Advice Authority has launched a nationwide campaign. It urges people to check if immigration advisers are officially r...
12 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
New Zealand warns international students and migrants about rise in visa scam callsImmigration New Zealand has issued a warning about a surge in scam calls targeting visa holders and migrants. Fraudsters are impersonating ...
11 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Bill for 3-year pause on H-1B visas introduced in US CongressUS Republican lawmakers propose a three-year pause on the H-1B visa program. The proposed End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 aims to reform th...
25 Apr, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Thailand warns travellers against fake digital arrival card websitesBeware of fake websites charging for Thailand's Digital Arrival Card. This service is free and mandatory for all foreign visitors. Register...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
New Zealand warns immigrants of rise in visa scam phone callsImmigration New Zealand (INZ) has issued a warning about a surge in phone scams targeting residents and visa holders. Scammers, posing as I...
15 Jan, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Thailand tightens tourist visa rules to curb criminal activityThailand is implementing stricter checks on foreigners making frequent visa runs to curb misuse of visa-free stays and criminal activity. I...
18 Nov, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
New Zealand joins international partners to combat visa fraudNew Zealand joins Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in a global campaign against visa fraud. The initiative aims to warn applicants...
17 Nov, 2025, 06.39 PM IST
Phishing fraudsters impersonate Home Office to breach UK visa sponsor accountsA new cyber fraud is targeting UK organisations. Scammers are impersonating the Home Office. They aim to steal login details for visa spons...
13 Aug, 2025, 11.32 AM IST
US international students warned by FBI about scam calls from ‘US Immigration’The FBI has issued a warning regarding scammers targeting foreign students in the US, particularly those from Middle Eastern countries. Imp...
16 May, 2025, 12.07 PM IST
VFS Global & other Indian firms land in hot water with Sri Lanka over controversial visa outsourcing contractSri Lanka's new government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has initiated a forensic audit into a visa outsourcing contract with...
28 Sep, 2024, 12.36 PM IST
New Zealand warns foreigners of job scams: Tips to remember if that offer looks 'too good to be true'Immigration New Zealand has warned foreigners about scams involving fraudulent job offers. People have been advised to verify job offers, a...
26 Feb, 2024, 12.15 PM IST
Fake US immigration consultancy racket busted in Hyderabad, 4 persons arrestedThe bogus immigration consultancy located in Secunderabad was run by Wilson Chowdary, who was among the arrested persons. It had illegally ...
18 May, 2023, 09.11 AM IST
Immigration scams are on the rise in the US. Here's what you should knowThe scams are varied and use multiple points of contact like emails, websites, and mail. Many times, the amount of information the scammers...
23 Jul, 2022, 12.00 PM IST