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Ten Indian nationals in US indicted for staging robberies to secure visas
Ten Indian nationals, living illegally in the US, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for conspiring to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of visa fraud. The individuals were previously charged by a criminal complaint in March. They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of allowing store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications. The defendants are Jitendrakumar Patel, 39; Maheshkumar Patel, 36; Sanjaykumar Patel, 45; Dipikaben Patel, 40, deported to India after unlawfully residing in Massachusetts; Rameshbhai Patel, 52; Amitabahen Patel, 43; Ronakkumar Patel, 28; Sangitaben Patel, 36; Minkesh Patel, 42 and Sonal Patel, 42. All 10 defendants were previously charged by criminal complaint and released on conditions. Rameshbhai Patel and ...
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US green card revocation rules: What happens and who can be targeted
As the US targets Iranian elites, here's what the law says about revoking green cards, rights of holders, and grounds for cancellation
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Green card applicants to face tighter scrutiny as USCIS finds vetting gaps
Stricter checks, holds and re-screening follow USCIS review that flagged gaps in how green card and naturalisation cases were assessed
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134-year US green card wait for Indian H-1Bs: Why backlog keeps growing
Green card delays for Indians can stretch to 134 years due to US country caps and rising demand in EB-2 and EB-3 categories
US Visa Bulletin April 2026: India's EB-2 Green Card queue jumps 11 months
US Visa Bulletin April 2026: EB-2 India sees 11-month jump as USCIS opens filing window for Indian green card applicants
Green card, H-1B, US visa holders can now travel to Argentina visa-free
Indians with valid US visas including H-1B and B1/B2 can now enter Argentina without applying for a separate visa under new rules (154)
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US Green Card lottery reopens with stricter rules, new fee: Details here
Stricter checks and a new fee aim to curb misuse as the programme reopens under revised rules
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Green Card lottery returns with stricter passport rules, Indians ineligible
Green Card lottery: New DV-2027 rules will require passport details and scans, tightening identity checks and aiming to curb fraud in the Green Card lottery
Green Card fraud: How 11 Indians staged robberies in US for visa benefits
Green Card fraud: Prosecutors say suspects staged robberies at US shops so clerks could claim victim status and seek immigration benefits under the U visa programme
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Green Card holders: 6 new US rules tighten checks and benefits access
From SBA loan limits to biometric tracking, new US policy shifts are set to affect Green Card holders and H-1B-linked sponsorship costs
US Visa Bulletin March: EB-2 India up 11 months for green card applicants
US Visa Bulletin March 2026: USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment filings in March as EB-1 and EB-2 India categories move forward
India green card wait can stretch 13+ years: Birthplace decides timeline
US green card wait time: From EB-2 backlogs to per-country caps, here's why Indian applicants can wait over a decade despite fast USCIS processing
EB-5 visa denied? Will multiple petitions help your case? Experts explain
Immigration lawyers warn that filing multiple I-290Bs after an EB-5 rejection may not improve your chances. Here's what investors should know
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US visa, green card holders warned: LinkedIn mismatch may irk USCIS
Immigration attorney warns that mismatched LinkedIn details may lead to H-1B, OPT or green card refusals amid tighter US vetting
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New US rule bars green card holders from business loans; EB-5 safe: Decoded
New US policy disqualifies businesses with any green card holder ownership from SBA-backed loans, triggering criticism from lawyers and Democratic lawmakers
75-country green card freeze: Lawsuit says Trump's curbs are unlawful
A lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's freeze on green cards for 75 countries, arguing it unlawfully blocks lawful immigration using public charge rules
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Green card holders: US rule change may scare families off public benefits
Trump administration plans to scrap detailed guidance, giving officers wider discretion and raising fears that families may avoid benefits they are entitled to
50,000 green cards may be freed by US visa pause: How Indians may benefit
Unused family-based visas from 75 countries could spill into jobs categories, though per-country caps may blunt the impact for Indians
Green card holders beware: These 10 mistakes can cost you US residency
From long trips abroad to tax lapses, immigration lawyer warns that routine missteps can now put US green card holders at real risk
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US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls
US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories