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HC: Immigration rackets affront public confidence; deterrence needed
A Moga-based immigration racket allegedly collected Rs 26 lakh from a family for fake Canadian work visas. The High Court denied anticipatory bail to an accused, citing organized fraud, forged…
Saudi Tightens Arrest and Deportation Rules for Residency Violators
Saudi Arabia escalated enforcement in October–November 2025, detaining over 44,000 people across two nationwide operations and accelerating deportations.…
Thailand Tightens Immigration Rules to Close Visa-Free Loopholes
Thailand’s 2025 rules cap visa-free entries for 93 countries at two per year, curb land “visa runs” with…
No verified ICE stop of Elaine Miles reported in Redmond
Claims that ICE detained Elaine Miles in Redmond spread on social media but lack verification from ICE, police,…
New Orleans Mayor-Elect Moreno Bolsters Immigrant Protections Now
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno is mobilizing legal outreach and community preparation ahead of a Border Patrol operation anticipated to…
Iowa Immigration Lawyers Face Rising Demand Under Trump Administration
The 2025 enforcement surge and greater state-federal cooperation have intensified Iowa’s acute shortage of immigration lawyers — over…
US Visa Wait Times for Indians Fall Sharply in 2025
F-1 wait times in India fell significantly in late 2025—New Delhi at 0.5 months, Chennai at 3 months—thanks…
A&O Shearman Details Pro Bono Bail Advocacy for Detained Immigrants
A&O Shearman’s report highlights pro bono bail representation and systemic litigation improving conditions for immigrants in detention. The…
PR Applicants Demand Fairness as IRCC Returns Files; Cambridge Assault
In late November 2025, IRCC returned permanent residency files across Ontario without clear explanations, unsettling applicants. Separately, a…
MCC Notice: NRI Nationality Conversion for NEET PG Counselling 2025
MCC requires candidates changing from Indian to NRI for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 to email all documents…