Claim: Free US visa, ticket, and accommodation are available for workers and helpers.
Fact: The claim is false. Posts amplifying this claim appear to be a scam, luring viewers to click on scam links.
Recently, a video (archive) of Geo News reporting that the US was offering free visas and accommodation was shared on Facebook.
The text embedded in the clip states: “Free Ticket, Free Visa, and No bank statement”.
Additional text further reads [translated from Urdu into English]: “Visit America and make your life”.
The video shows renowned Geo TV news anchor Wajih Sani saying, “Get a US visa for free and earn good money too. Monthly salary of 75 lakh rupees, free accommodation, three meals a day, and a return ticket are also given.”
Then, a female voice continues to reiterate the same and asks viewers to apply for this opportunity, to ‘like’ and comment on the post writing “free visa”, and visit a specific website called ‘Asan Popo’ to avail the opportunity.
Fact or Fiction?
Soch Fact Check found no such report on the Geo News website about the US offering a free visa to workers, including free accommodation or a free ticket, raising suspicions that the claim was fake.
On the contrary, the news outlet has reported regularly on the tighter restrictions and recent measures around US immigration. Geo News reported in June 2025 that the US directed its diplomatic missions to resume student applications, and required applicants to open their social media accounts for background checks. It then reported in July 2025 on an additional $250 fee for non-immigrant visa applicants, which would be returned after they visit and complete all visa requirements in the US.
More recently, in December 2025, Geo published a report on the Trump administration’s requirement for stricter background checks for H-1B visa applicants. An H-1B visa is for highly skilled workers. None of the reports above indicate a free visa.
“Geo has not broadcast this and it is fake news. This is an example of misinformation that we see on social media. They are using the name of a credible media house so that people can trust them [their scam posts],” said Sheema Siddiqui, Senior Member of Censor Board (SMCB), Geo News, and added, “it’s a scam to try to get as much attention as possible from people, to build their trust regarding the information about visa policy, and basically they are misleading.”
“Geo condemns all this news, and we have a clear policy to cut fake news, misinformation, and disinformation,” she added.
Furthermore, analysing the clip itself reveals visual and audio inconsistencies. Wajih Sani’s video seems sped up, and his lips do not sync with the audio throughout the clip, indicating it was dubbed.
“The usage of AI is increasing and this is an example of this where the voice of a news caster has been used. It apparently looks [like] Wajih Sani himself is presenting this but this is not the case. They have taken his dummy, have dubbed his voice, it’s AI-generated,” Siddiqui observed and added.
Then, towards the end of the video, a female voice asks viewers to search and visit the website “Asan Popo” to avail the opportunity. Soch Fact Check followed the step and looked into the website “https://traceinspiration.com/”. Firstly, the article “Viator Dubai Desert Safari Free Visa”, which is also featured in the video in the claim, is entirely unrelated to the US immigration processes and does not offer details on applying for a visa to the country.
Secondly, analysing the website shows that it prompts viewers to download and install the “Asan Popo” application, offering both the Android and desktop versions. It is not available on the Google Play Store at the time of writing, and there are no verifiable sources for this application on its website or anywhere on the internet. Clicking the links in its post to download the app redirects users back to its website, further confirming its scam-like nature.
Moreover, the US Department of State provides additional information on fraudulent behaviour and which official websites to visit for reliable visa information. In this case, the US Embassy’s website for Pakistan, does not mention offering free visas, accommodation, or tickets. Each visa type has its own requirements that must be met and followed as outlined on the official website.
Soch Fact Check, therefore, rates the claim as false.
Virality
The Facebook post garnered 541,000 views and received 16,000 reactions.
A similar version of the same claim was shared here, here, here, here, on Facebook by the same user.
Conclusion: Posts claiming that the US is offering free visas to workers and helpers are clickbait, meant to lure people to click on scam links.
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