Update Address on Indian Passport via Reissue on Passport Seva
Update your passport address by applying for a reissue on the Passport Seva Portal, booking a PSK/POPSK appointment,…
Articles by Sai Sankar
Indian Student Arrivals in U.S. Fall 44% in August 2025
Indian student arrivals fell 44% in August 2025 to 41,540, with June–August totals at 63,112. Tighter visa enforcement,…
Columbia Expands Support for International Students Amid Visa Crackdown
After thousands of visa revocations in 2025 and proposals to end duration of status, Columbia expanded legal aid,…
U.S. Universities Face Hiring Crunch as $100,000 H-1B Fee Looms
A proclamation effective Sept. 21, 2025, adds a $100,000 surcharge to each new H-1B petition. Universities warn of…
Ind-Ra Warns H-1B Fees Could Trim India’s Remittances by $5B in FY26
Ind‑Ra warns that proposed H‑1B fee hikes and stricter rules could cut India’s remittances by up to $5…
Can the U.S. Replace H-1B with a Canada-Style Points System?
A proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee has renewed calls to replace or reform the H-1B lottery with a…
Do High Visa Fees Strengthen America or Undermine Its Edge
A proposed immigration funding plan would impose a $100,000 H-1B filing fee and a $250 Visa Integrity Fee…
Is America Still the Land of Opportunity for Immigrants in 2025?
The U.S. still offers top universities and market scale, but 2025 immigration proposals—huge H-1B fees, caps, and OPT…
Why the $100K H-1B Fee Hits TCS Harder Than Amazon
A $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025 disproportionately affects Indian IT firms with lower H-1B wages, causing…
H-1B Cap-Exempt Employers: No Lottery, But LCA Still Required
Universities, certain nonprofits, and government research bodies can file H-1B petitions year-round as cap-exempt, but must obtain a…