India Implements E-Arrival Card Within 72 Hours Before Arrival During Six-Month Transition Period
India has fully implemented a mandatory digital e-Arrival Card for all international travelers, including OCI holders. Forms must…
Articles by Shashank Singh
ESOPs vs RSUs: Taxation for Indians returning from abroad
ESOPs trigger salary tax at exercise (FMV minus exercise price) and capital gains at sale; RSUs trigger salary…
NRIs with Indian Passports: Indian Address for Police Verification?
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Surrender Your Indian Passport After U.S. Citizenship: Practical Guide
After U.S. naturalization, you must surrender your Indian passport immediately via the Government of India Passport portal and…
Converting a Child’s Visitor Visa to X1 in India via FRRO
Parents can convert a child’s Tourist visa to X1 inside India via the e‑FRRO portal by submitting passport,…
Entering India on a 1-Year Visa, Exiting on a 30-Day Visa
India ties legal status to the visa used at entry; you cannot switch visas inside the country. One-year…
India’s E-Arrival Card Explained: OCI Holders, Exemptions, and Ground Realities for Returning Foregn
From October 1, 2025 India requires foreign nationals, including OCI holders (clarified October 4), to submit an e-Arrival…
Affordable Alternatives to Canada Post for Immigration Documents India
The Canada Post strike has pushed Indian applicants to private couriers for immigration documents. Use reputable carriers (UPS,…
Federal rescinds $6.7M grant for Indianapolis airport solar farm
A $6.7 million federal grant for Indianapolis airport solar upgrades was rescinded on October 7, 2025. The solar…