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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clarified the new USCIS signature rule stating that if the immigration authority discovers immigration form has an invalid signature, it may now either reject or deny the application and in some cases keep the filing fee. Earlier, USCIS or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services usually…
In a recent update, the government of Thailand has announced plans to tighten its visa-free entry rules for 93 countries. The Thai government has decided to reduce the visa-free stay period from 60 days back to 30 days because the officials are worried over the rising concerns of misuse of long visa-free stays. The extended…
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have reported widespread fraud in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa program involving thousands of foreign students and suspected employers across the United States. Speaking at a press conference, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said investigators found empty offices, locked buildings,…
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on the owner and several associates of an India-based online pharmacy accused of trafficking illicit fentanyl-laced drugs into the US.US state department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Tuesday that visa restrictions were being imposed on 13 individuals associated with KS International Traders and its owner.“The US department of…
American CEO James Blunt has called on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to introduce a regularly updated public dashboard tracking H-1B visa data. In a post shared on social media, James Blunt said better transparency around H-1B approvals, extensions and transfers could improve public understanding of the visa system and reduce misinformation….
A non-binary transgender Indian and former PhD student, born in Tamil Nadu, has become the first person to be elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) despite being a foreign citizen who does not have a permanent visa to live in the UK.Indian national Q Manivannan won the Edinburgh & Lothians East seat…
US President Donald Trump’s “Gold Card” visa scheme is struggling to win over the wealthy foreigners it was designed to attract, with several immigration lawyers warning clients to stay away from the programme over legal and financial concerns.According to a Washington Post report, attorneys who advise ultra-wealthy clients say ongoing litigation, tax complications and uncertainty…
Non-immigrant visa applicants to the US now have to deal with two additional questions: Have you experienced harm or mistreatment in your country of nationality or last habitual residence? Do you fear harm or mistreatment in returning to your country of nationality or permanent residence?An affirmative answer to either could result in a visa denial….
Australian government has deported the American YouTuber, popularly known as “Sneako”, and issued a permanent ban preventing him from ever returning to the country. The country’s home affairs minister, Tony Burke, confirmed the decision, stating that Australia is a “better country” without his divisive internet personality.According to a report by Australian edition of Sky News,…
A US entrepreneur named James Blunt has sparked an online debate after sharing a X (formerly Twitter) post on how the debate about H-1B visa holders taking over US jobs “is being driven more by emotion than by the actual numbers”. Blunt’s post uses a dot chart to show nearly 700,000 H-1B workers in the…
