Shashank Singh
Child OCI Status After Parental Renunciation: Eligibility and Impacts
Renouncing Indian citizenship does not by itself revoke a child’s OCI. However, if a parent who is an…
SC Slams UNHCR Refugee Cards in India, Not Legally Enforceable
The Supreme Court held on October 6, 2025 that UNHCR Refugee Cards do not grant enforceable legal rights…
ACLU Charges Trump Admin Over Immigrant Inhumane Detention at Angola
The ACLU accuses authorities of placing civil immigration detainees in Angola’s Camp J and Camp 57, risking rights…
Timeline Update: e-Arrival Card Required 72 Hours Before India Entry
From October 1, 2025, all foreign travellers to India must submit an e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before…
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?
NRIs must list a verifiable Indian address tied to a police station for passport renewals, reissues, and PCCs…
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…
Bringing Wedding Gold Jewelry from India to the USA: A Complete Guide
Personal gold from India is not dutiable in the U.S., but must be declared. Under $10,000 needs verbal…
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A $6.7 million federal grant for Indianapolis airport solar upgrades was rescinded on October 7, 2025.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…
AA Faces 484 Disruptions as Chicago Bathroom Malfunction Goes Viral
During the week of October 7, 2025, American Airlines had 484 disruptions amid a government shutdown. A Detroit–Chicago…
Philly Shipyard Expansion Faces Immigration Hurdles and Visa Barriers
Hanwha’s $5 billion Philly Shipyard expansion faces uncertainty after immigration enforcement and visa constraints block timely deployment of…