visa fraud

Two California residents, Sampath Rajidi and Sreedhar Mada, have admitted guilt in a significant H-1B visa fraud scheme. They fabricated job offers linked to the University of California to secure visas for foreign workers, who were then placed with other companies. This deception bypassed legitimate applicants and misled immigration authorities.

Nine Punjab residents were deported from Australia on a special flight due to criminal charges and immigration breaches. Seven men faced allegations including drug possession and assault, while one woman overstayed her visa. Their disruptive behavior on prior commercial flight attempts necessitated the chartered Nauru Airlines aircraft for their removal.

A Tollywood actress and Bigg Boss contestant has been booked for allegedly defrauding a London-based software professional of Rs 9.35 crore. The victim claims the actress promised marriage and sought financial assistance for her career and personal expenses. Despite multiple attempts to finalize marriage and recover funds, the actress allegedly evaded the complainant and failed to honor repayment commitments.

US Vice President JD Vance emphasized that while immigrants enrich America, new citizens must prioritize their American identity. Speaking at a Turning Point USA event, Vance acknowledged the economic contributions of H-1B visa holders, including his Indian-origin in-laws, but warned against fraud and misuse.

India’s chess boom is inspiring young talents, but families face huge financial and logistical struggles behind the scenes. Parents spend lakhs on foreign tournaments, visas, travel, and coaching, often without sponsorship or federation support. Many also deal with poor tournament systems in India and scams abroad. Despite rising success stories like Vaishali and Gukesh, chess parents say survival in the sport remains extremely difficult.

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

US Vice President JD Vance lauded his Indian-origin in-laws as "great contributors" to America while addressing immigration concerns. He acknowledged the enriching role of immigrants, including those who arrived on H-1B visas, while emphasizing the responsibility of citizens to prioritize the nation's best interests. Vance shared a personal anecdote about his father-in-law's dedication to America.