Don't be a paranoid prick. They don't just deceive expats. Locals get the beatings as well. Just to make the point, in the last few months they have failed many many many locals for pic upgrade. So take your paranoid bs elsewhere. But to a certain extent locals will be looked upon more favorably, but not by much. This is their country afterall. And btw, when I joined they never mentioned upgrading, better money, have a life long career with us... It's take it or leave it.