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US visa fraud case: How 10 Indians staged robberies for U-visa fraud claims

A US indictment reveals a scheme where fake robberies were staged to claim victim status and secure U visa benefits, raising fresh concerns over misuse

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 ...

US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced

US immigration courts see asylum approvals fall to 7% as deportations rise and backlog clearance accelerates under Donald Trump

Australia hikes skilled visa salary threshold to Rs 96 lakh from July 1

Planning to work in Australia? New salary thresholds for Subclass 482 visas from July 2026 may affect eligibility and employer hiring plans

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas

USCIS confirms H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half. Extra visas announced, but strict deadlines apply for employers planning seasonal hiring

Ireland sees 38% jump in Indian student interest amid global dip: Report

Indian student numbers in Ireland cross 13,000 in early 2026 as visa curbs in Canada, UK and Australia push demand towards newer destinations

Canada asks international students for proof after visa fraud concerns

Students in Canada, including many Indians, asked to submit enrolment proof and transcripts within 21 days or risk losing status

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

Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store

A viral video from Texas has reignited US debate on H-1B visas, with lawmakers calling for stricter rules and even abolition

US: 770% jump in migrant arrests with no crime; 98% deportation cases civil

Data shows a sharp rise in arrests without convictions even as most deportation cases remain tied to civil immigration violations

Vietnam advisory for Indians travellers: Phu Quoc visa-free rules explained

Planning Vietnam travel? India flags strict Phu Quoc visa-free rules and passport loss risks that could delay return or restrict movement

UK visa fees rise from April 8: What visitors, students and workers now pay

Planning to study, work or travel to the UK? From April 8, visa and immigration fees have increased across most categories, including for Indian applicants

Missed H-1B visa FY2027 lottery? 8 US visa pathways you can consider

Not selected in the H-1B lottery? From O-1 to F-1 routes, here are legal pathways that can still help you stay and work in the US

20 Indians died abroad daily in 5 years; UAE, Saudi top fatality numbers

early 20 Indian workers died daily abroad between 2021 and 2025, with Gulf nations reporting most fatalities and complaints rising sharply

H-1B visa fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor

Actor says he received threats after remarks on Indians and H-1B visas drew backlash online and triggered wider debate

Australia student visa: 40% Indians rejected, applications up 36% in 2026

Australia student visa: India moved to high-risk category as visa refusals rise and scrutiny tightens for students applying to Australia

New Zealand open visa rules from April 20: What workers can and can't do

New Zealand open visa: Starting April 20, 2026, New Zealand will enforce new work conditions for open visa holders, defining who can work freely and who must stay employer-bound

H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer

A missed filing window pushed an Indian H-1B holder out of status, showing how timing and employer action can decide US stay

Canada ends postal OCI applications: Here's what it means for Indians

OCI applicants in Canada must now visit BLS centres for biometrics, with postal applications no longer accepted from April 5, 2026

H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert

Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options