MHA designates Vizhinjam, Hazira and Pipavav as immigration checkposts
On 20 November 2025 India added Vizhinjam, Hazira and Pipavav as Category II immigration checkposts, allowing crew clearance…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
India Overhauls Seafarer Immigration Rules, Easing Port Movements
In November 2025 India removed mandatory immigration-style checks and the 10-day Shore Leave Pass for Indian-flag coastal vessels.…
India Resumes Tourist Visa to Chinese Citizens After Five-Year Freeze
India ended a five-year freeze on tourist visas for Chinese citizens starting July 2025, widened global processing by…
Indian Students Look Beyond Anglosphere as OECD Charts New Destinations
Rising tuition and stricter visas in the Anglosphere are driving Indian students toward affordable alternatives in Europe and…
Why Indian Students Flock to U.S. Colleges Despite Tough Visas
India is now the top source of U.S. international students with 363,000+ enrolled in 2024–2025. OPT interest surged…
DHS Launches New Website to Help Schools Prevent Visa Fraud
The Department of Homeland Security unveiled a central website enabling schools to report suspected student visa fraud, access…
ApplyBoard Trends: Students Reassess ROI as Job Markets Tighten
ApplyBoard’s Fall 2025 analysis shows students shifting toward ROI, affordability and career-focused programs. Canada’s study visas are projected…
India’s Immigration System Under Strain: Triple Passport Scandals
Authorities allege Sameer Lakhaani used forged Indian documents to obtain Portuguese and then British passports, exposing systemic identity…
India Tops U.S. International Students Again as Enrollments Rise
For 2024–2025 India leads U.S. international enrollments with 363,019 students (up 10%), about 31% of 1.177 million total.…