Indian Tech Pro Piyush Varanjani Secures O-1 Visa, SF Startup
Piyush Varanjani received an O-1 visa in 2025, allowing him to grow his AI startup in San Francisco.…
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How Trump’s Travel Ban Disrupts Admission for International Students
Effective June 9, 2025, the travel ban bars or tightens visa access for citizens of 19 countries, disrupting…
New U.S. NIV Rules Sept 2025: Interviews Mandatory in Home Country
In September 2025 the State Department mandated in-person interviews at applicants' country-of-nationality or legal-residence posts, ending most Dropbox…
Why Indian Professionals Turn to EB-5: Path to a Green Card
With EB-2/EB-3 backlogs persisting, many Indian H-1B and F-1 holders opt for EB-5 in 2025, investing $800,000 in…
U.S. Rule Change May Push More Immigrant Students to Study Abroad
Beginning August 15, 2025, USCIS will use only Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates for CSPA age calculations, reducing…
Canada Student Visa Rejections in 2025: What Indian Applicants Must Know
IRCC refusal rates for Indian student visas surged to about 80% in 2025 due to stricter proof-of-funds (around…
UAE 5-Year Retirement Visa for 55+ Eligibility and Dubai Variant
In 2025 the UAE launched a five-year renewable retirement visa for expatriates 55+, requiring 15 years’ work experience…
Visa-Free Travel for Indians in 2025: 35 Destinations to Explore
In 2025, Indian passport holders can access about 59 countries visa-free or via VOA, including Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives…
What the Changing Visa Landscape Means for Indians in America
Indian students and workers form a large, growing presence in the U.S.—71% of FY2024 H‑1B approvals and 331,602…
Is the H-1B Pipeline Rigged as India Tops 71% in 2024
Data show India received about 73.7% of H-1B approvals (2020–2023) and ~71% in 2024. Critics cite a "pipeline…