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U.S. Tightens Tourist Visas: Birth Tourism Denials for B-1/B-2
U.S. consular posts in India will more strictly deny B-1/B-2 visas when the main purpose is giving birth in the…
Mark Mitchell’s De-Indianise Plan Sparks Debate on H-1B Policy
Rasmussen CEO Mark Mitchell’s call to “de‑Indianise” workplaces drew accusations of racism after he criticized H‑1B hiring and highlighted large…
Visa Appointments Rescheduled by Mission India: Arrive on New Date Only
Consulates in India have mass-rescheduled H-1B and H-4 interviews due to a new online presence review, cutting daily interview capacity…
Travel Home Before Visa Stamping Expires: Re-entry and Stamp Validity
Visa stamps let you re-enter; I-94s determine how long you can stay. If your visa expires while in India, you…
Tariffs and Immigration Policy Threaten India–US Ties for Immigrants
Steep tariffs and tighter visa rules are increasing costs and visa delays for Indian students, H-1B workers, and employers. Lawmakers…
Air India admits compliance overhaul after flights without permit
Air India acknowledged VT-TQN flew nine times in November 2025 without a valid ARC or special flight permit. The lapse,…
IndiGo to Cut Flights by 5% Under Official DGCA Order
The DGCA ordered a 5% cut to IndiGo flights on December 9, 2025; IndiGo processed refunds for cancellations before December…
H-1B/H-4 Visa Cancellations in India Amid Social Vetting (Dec 2025)
Effective Dec. 15, 2025, the expanded online presence review requires social media checks for H-1B and H-4 applicants. Indian consulates,…