Shashank Singh
Dongquan ‘Derek’ Jin Indicted in Asylum Fraud Scheme
Two immigration executives, Dongquan "Derek" Jin and Yimin "Kelly" Lu, face federal charges for facilitating fraudulent asylum applications.…
U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Ohio Ban on Green Card Holders’ Election Contributions
The Sixth Circuit Court ruled 2-1 allowing Ohio to ban green card holders from contributing to statewide ballot…
Quebec Government Caps Skilled Worker Immigration Program
Quebec has capped immigrant numbers through the Regular Skilled Worker Program, emphasizing French language proficiency for economic immigrants…
India Expands Biometric Fast-Track to 21 Airports
India's expanded Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) now covers 21 airports, reducing immigration processing from 30…
Indian Community Becomes Third-Largest Ethnic Group in New Zealand
The Indian community in New Zealand has surpassed the Chinese to become the third-largest ethnic group, indicating a…
Visa Delays Disrupt Diwali Travel Plans For Indians
Visa delays are severely impacting Diwali travel, stemming from pandemic backlogs, policy shifts, and staffing shortages, causing cancellations…
New Restrictions for F-1 Visa Holders Studying Abroad
The U.S. has restricted F-1 visa holders from study abroad programs exceeding five months, impacting international students' active…
New Zealand Visa Fees Increase Impacting Indian Students
New Zealand's visa fee hike, starting October 2024, impacts Indian students significantly, with student visa fees rising from…
Indian Woman Shailaja Paik Wins $800,000 MacArthur “Genius Grant” in USA
Shailaja Paik, an Indian-American historian, received the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the "genius grant," with an $800,000 award.…
India Issues Emergency Travel Advisory Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
India has issued an emergency travel advisory due to heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, cautioning against non-essential…
India to Test Biometric Systems for Immigration in 2025
India plans to test biometric-based immigration systems, using fingerprints and facial recognition to streamline processes and boost security.…
US Opens 250,000 Visa Appointments for Indian Travelers
The U.S. Mission to India has added 250,000 visa appointments, enhancing bilateral ties by addressing high demand among…
US Green Card Lottery DV-2026 Registration Opens
The U.S. Green Card Lottery (DV-2026) registration runs from October 2 to November 5, 2024. This program promotes…
Australia Offers 1,000 Work and Holiday Visas to Indians
Australia will offer 1,000 Work and Holiday visas annually to Indian citizens starting October 1, 2024, under the…
Riya Barde Arrested for Fake Indian Passport Fraud
Riya Barde, a Bangladeshi porn star, was arrested in India for using a fake passport, facilitated by forged…