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US opens major H-1B visa fraud probe

US opens H-1B visa fraud investigation The United States has launched a major investigation into alleged fraud involving the H-1B visa programme, with IT services company Cognizant among the firms named as authorities examine possible misuse. The probe was announced by US Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, who said investigators were looking into

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08 Jul 2026 23:04 PM 7 views

US opens major H-1B visa fraud probe

US opens H-1B visa fraud investigation The United States has launched a major investigation into alleged fraud involving the H-1B visa programme, with IT services company Cognizant among the firms named as authorities examine possible misuse. The probe was announced by US Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, who said investigators were looking into

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Oakdale Subway Owner Pleads Guilty in Louisiana U-Visa Fraud Scheme

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Oakdale Subway owner Chandrakant Patel pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit visa fraud and money laundering in a Louisiana U-Visa fraud scheme involving fabricated police reports, federal prosecutors said. Patel, 40, entered his plea on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Prosecutors said the scheme operated from December 2015 through July 2025. Lo

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01 Jul 2026 16:47 PM 3 views

Oakdale Subway Owner Pleads Guilty in Louisiana U-Visa Fraud Scheme

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Oakdale Subway owner Chandrakant Patel pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit visa fraud and money laundering in a Louisiana U-Visa fraud scheme involving fabricated police reports, federal prosecutors said. Patel, 40, entered his plea on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Prosecutors said the scheme operated from December 2015 through July 2025. Lo

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DOJ Denaturalization Lawsuit Targets Indian-Born NJ Businessman

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-born New Jersey businessman accused of concealing visa fraud before becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. The complaint against Sharma was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The Justice Department publicly announced the case as part of a broader denaturalization initiative on Monday, June 8, 2026. DOJ Denaturalizati

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09 Jun 2026 08:46 AM 20 views

DOJ Denaturalization Lawsuit Targets Indian-Born NJ Businessman

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-born New Jersey businessman accused of concealing visa fraud before becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. The complaint against Sharma was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The Justice Department publicly announced the case as part of a broader denaturalization initiative on Monday, June 8, 2026. DOJ Denaturalizati

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EB-1A visa applications surge as US tightens scrutiny amid growing backlog

Applications for the EB-1A employment-based immigrant visa, commonly known as the Einstein visa, have increased sharply as long backlogs continue to affect the broader US immigration system. The EB-1A category, which allows individuals with extraordinary ability to self-petition for permanent residency without employer sponsorship, has attracted growing interest from professionals seeking a faster path to a green card amid delays in other visa routes. The surge comes at a time when

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19 Jan 2026 15:55 PM 391 views

EB-1A visa applications surge as US tightens scrutiny amid growing backlog

Applications for the EB-1A employment-based immigrant visa, commonly known as the Einstein visa, have increased sharply as long backlogs continue to affect the broader US immigration system. The EB-1A category, which allows individuals with extraordinary ability to self-petition for permanent residency without employer sponsorship, has attracted growing interest from professionals seeking a faster path to a green card amid delays in other visa routes. The surge comes at a time when

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Madam N Used Indian Influencers for Pakistan Spying

In a startling cross-border espionage case, Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered how a Lahore-based businesswoman, Noshaba Shehzad, also known by her ISI codename ‘Madam N’, used her travel agency as a front to lure Indian social media influencers into spying for Pakistan. Shehzad, who owns Jaiyana Travel and Tourism in Lahore, facilitated travel and visa arrangements for Indian nationals under the guise of religious tourism and cultural exc

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05 Jun 2025 23:55 PM 746 views

Madam N Used Indian Influencers for Pakistan Spying

In a startling cross-border espionage case, Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered how a Lahore-based businesswoman, Noshaba Shehzad, also known by her ISI codename ‘Madam N’, used her travel agency as a front to lure Indian social media influencers into spying for Pakistan. Shehzad, who owns Jaiyana Travel and Tourism in Lahore, facilitated travel and visa arrangements for Indian nationals under the guise of religious tourism and cultural exc

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US government enforces travel bans for immigration violations and fraud

The United States has issued a strong warning to travelers and visa holders, emphasizing that individuals who overstay their authorized period in the country or commit immigration-related fraud may face immediate deportation and a permanent ban on entering the US in the future. This advisory, which was shared through an official government communication channel, is the third such notice in recent weeks, underscoring the seriousness of the policy shift. The warning states that anyo

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19 May 2025 05:10 AM 987 views

US government enforces travel bans for immigration violations and fraud

The United States has issued a strong warning to travelers and visa holders, emphasizing that individuals who overstay their authorized period in the country or commit immigration-related fraud may face immediate deportation and a permanent ban on entering the US in the future. This advisory, which was shared through an official government communication channel, is the third such notice in recent weeks, underscoring the seriousness of the policy shift. The warning states that anyo

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US opens major H-1B visa fraud probe

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Oakdale Subway Owner Pleads Guilty in Louisiana U-Visa Fraud Scheme

Oakdale Subway Owner Pleads Guilty in Louisiana U-Visa Fraud Scheme

DOJ Denaturalization Lawsuit Targets Indian-Born NJ Businessman

DOJ Denaturalization Lawsuit Targets Indian-Born NJ Businessman

EB-1A visa applications surge as US tightens scrutiny amid growing backlog

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US opens major H-1B visa fraud probe

US opens major H-1B visa fraud probe

Oakdale Subway Owner Pleads Guilty in Louisiana U-Visa Fraud Scheme

Oakdale Subway Owner Pleads Guilty in Louisiana U-Visa Fraud Scheme

DOJ Denaturalization Lawsuit Targets Indian-Born NJ Businessman

DOJ Denaturalization Lawsuit Targets Indian-Born NJ Businessman

EB-1A visa applications surge as US tightens scrutiny amid growing backlog

EB-1A visa applications surge as US tightens scrutiny amid growing backlog

Madam N Used Indian Influencers for Pakistan Spying

Madam N Used Indian Influencers for Pakistan Spying

US government enforces travel bans for immigration violations and fraud

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Sanctioned tanker diverts Iranian crude from India to China amid payment concerns

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