How Indians Can Apply for Canadian PR: Pathways, Costs, and Timelines
In 2025 Canada maintains high immigration targets (about 1.5 million newcomers across 2024–2026). Express Entry processes many PR…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
H-1B Traveler Confirmed: Abu Dhabi Pre-Clearance Asked for Live Microsoft 365 Access
A traveler at Abu Dhabi pre-clearance reportedly showed Microsoft 365 account access to a CBP officer and was…
Country-Wwise Impacts of U.S. Visa and Tariff Policy on India and Partners
Higher U.S. visa fees, long interview waits and a DHS proposal to cap student stays are squeezing Indian…
Impacts of Trump Policies on Immigration, Visas, Jobs, Tourism, and Tariffs in 2025
Fixed four-year admission periods for student visas, a $250 Visa Integrity Fee from October 1, 2025, and an…
Federal Circuit Strikes Down Most Emergency Tariffs, Sets Up Supreme Court Fight
The Federal Circuit ruled most Liberation Day tariffs exceeded IEEPA authority and are unlawful, but stayed enforcement until…
H-1B Workers: Economic Keystone, Not Job Stealers or Burden
With about 442,000 H-1B workers in 2025, the program supports innovation and local spending but faces criticism for…
Indians May Abandon U.S. Study Plans if OPT and H-1B End, 78% Say So
A poll of nearly 1,200 Indian students found 78% would skip studying in the U.S. if OPT and…
Stricter U.S. Student Visa Rules Under Trump Alarm Indian Students and Educators
DHS proposed replacing duration-of-status with fixed-term F-1/J-1 visas (typically four years), shortening the grace period to 30 days,…
Indian Embassy in Kuwait Tightens Passport Photo Rules to ICAO Standards from Sept 2025
From Sept 1, 2025, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait requires 630×810 pixel ICAO-compliant passport photos with 80–85% head…