Minor Typo in Your Passport File Number: Renewal, Visa, and OCI
A single incorrect digit in the previous passport file number can cause manual review, delays, and downstream visa…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
OCI Initial Processing Times by VFS NY: What It Takes and Tracking
VFS NY says OCI Initial Processing typically takes 5–6 weeks (Oct 8, 2025). Missing documents and seasonal volumes…
Could Your Asylum Case Be Dismissed Over the $100 Annual Fee?
Starting in 2025, asylum applicants must pay a $100 filing fee and $100 annually while cases remain pending.…
Aadhaar Not Proof of Birth, Residence, or Citizenship, CEC Says
The Election Commission clarified on Oct 6, 2025 that Aadhaar only proves identity and cannot establish birth, residence,…
ICE Expands 24/7 Social Media Surveillance to Target Deportation Leads
In 2025 ICE will launch a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance unit with about 30 contractors to scan public…
Thailand to Legalize 700,000 Undocumented Workers from Four Nations
From October 15–29, 2025 Thailand will allow employer-sponsored registration for 500,000–700,000 undocumented workers from four neighboring countries to…
India e-Arrival Card Mandatory from October 1, 2025; OCI Holders Exempt
Starting October 1, 2025, India’s e-Arrival Card is mandatory for most foreign visitors, but OCI holders and Indian…
DV-2026 Update: Cuba Ineligibility and UK Entrant Status Clarifications
A Department of State review found limited DV-2026 selection errors. Cuban natives are ineligible due to exceeding the…
Can B-1/B-2 Visas Be Used by Foreign Nationals During a Shutdown?
B-1/B-2 visa processing largely continues during the October 2025 shutdown because consular work is fee-funded. Applicants should complete…