I am sure most of you would have read the report on the scam involving Tri-Valley University of California, US and its impact on the Indian students. For those who missed it, here is the scary story, which should increase the caution level, multiple folds for the students seeking admissions to the lesser known US universities and colleges.
Hundreds of Indian students, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, could be deported from the US after authorities raided and shut down Tri-Valley University in the Silicon Valley on charges of a massive immigration fraud. According to a federal complaint filed in a California court last week, the university helped foreign nationals illegally acquire immigration status.
Investigations by ICE(Immigration and Custom Enforcement), found that on paper, students were admitted to various residential and on-line courses of the university, and lived in California. However, in reality, they "illegally" worked in states Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Texas.For a student to maintain an active immigration status, they must show proof that they are making reasonable process toward completing coursework and physically attend classes.Unconfirmed reports said that nearly two dozen students have been arrested or detained so far in various parts of the country. There are also newspaper reports that about a dozen Indian students from amongst hundreds cammed by the dodgy university, were even radio tagged by ICE officials by shakling the ankles of these students with radio-tracking devices, fitted with GPS technology.
After their university was shut down on charges of a massive immigration scam, Indian students in California have met the Consul General in San Francisco for help."We are seeking factual position (from the US Government) on the status of these students and how these students can be helped in transfer to other colleges, so that they can complete their studies," Thomas told PTI.
Hundreds of Indian students, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, could be deported from the US after authorities raided and shut down Tri-Valley University in the Silicon Valley on charges of a massive immigration fraud. According to a federal complaint filed in a California court last week, the university helped foreign nationals illegally acquire immigration status.
Investigations by ICE(Immigration and Custom Enforcement), found that on paper, students were admitted to various residential and on-line courses of the university, and lived in California. However, in reality, they "illegally" worked in states Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Texas.For a student to maintain an active immigration status, they must show proof that they are making reasonable process toward completing coursework and physically attend classes.Unconfirmed reports said that nearly two dozen students have been arrested or detained so far in various parts of the country. There are also newspaper reports that about a dozen Indian students from amongst hundreds cammed by the dodgy university, were even radio tagged by ICE officials by shakling the ankles of these students with radio-tracking devices, fitted with GPS technology.
After their university was shut down on charges of a massive immigration scam, Indian students in California have met the Consul General in San Francisco for help."We are seeking factual position (from the US Government) on the status of these students and how these students can be helped in transfer to other colleges, so that they can complete their studies," Thomas told PTI.
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