The Trump administration has opened a J-1 visa fraud investigation into nine of the country’s leading research universities, accusing them of using foreign researchers to undercut the wages of American graduate students and scholars. Vice President JD Vance and Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced the probe on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at a…
Four families paid tens of thousands of dollars for study and immigration packages in New Zealand, only to discover that many of their student visa applications had never been submitted. The case has resulted in convictions for two individuals accused of providing immigration advice without the required licence. On September 15, 2026, Paola Walker-Rodriguez was…
Every year, people spend their savings chasing the promise of a job, work permit, study opportunity or permanent residency overseas. For some, that dream turns into a financial nightmare after they fall victim to immigration fraud and visa scams. Welcome to Scam Pedia by IMMIGRATION NEWS — a practical guide to understanding how immigration scams…
Nearly 2,000 Nepalis caught up in a document authentication scandal in Portugal have been given a genuine second chance to remain in the country legally. The Nepali Portugal residence permit fraud case, which had pushed thousands of migrants into deportation proceedings and potential fines, has now been resolved in the migrants’ favour after Portuguese authorities…
Nepal’s education consultancy sector has erupted in nationwide protest against sweeping new government regulations that industry leaders warn could shut down smaller agencies and make overseas study significantly less accessible for Nepali students. The Education Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN), representing hundreds of consultancies across the country, has submitted a detailed amendment proposal in response…
A decade-long conspiracy that turned a quiet stretch of rural Louisiana into what looked, on paper, like a hotbed of violent crime has now concluded with guilty pleas from every defendant involved. The U-Visa fraud police chiefs case, centred in Rapides Parish and surrounding communities, saw four former law enforcement officials and one businessman admit…
Texas Lawsuit Alleges Threats, Wage Withholding and Demands for Money to Maintain H-1B Status A major legal dispute involving the H-1B visa program has emerged in the United States, where an Indian employee has accused his employer of demanding nearly ₹94 lakh (US$100,000) in exchange for maintaining his job and immigration status. The lawsuit, filed…
Louisiana-Based Businessman Admits Role in Massive U-Visa Fraud Scheme; Could Face 15 Years in Prison WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 2026: Chandrakant “Lala” Patel, an Indian-origin businessman accused of orchestrating one of the largest U-visa fraud schemes uncovered in the United States, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges. The plea deal significantly increases…
OMARA Decision Against Registered Migration Agent Rupinder Kaur Published Following Long-Running Investigation SYDNEY, June 2026 — Australia’s Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) has formally cautioned registered migration agent Rupinder Kaur (MARN 1791857) following an investigation into a Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) nomination and associated visa application. According to an official decision…
Over ₹2.74 Crore Allegedly Lost In Work Visa, PR And Overseas Job Scams Chandigarh Police’s Biggest Fraud Crackdown was launched in the city’s history, registering 19 FIRs against 14 immigration and visa consultancy firms within just six days. The cases involve an alleged fraud amount exceeding ₹2.74 crore, with victims claiming they were cheated through…
