India
Stay informed about India’s immigration policies, visa requirements, and legal aspects of moving to or from India. This section provides up-to-date information essential for navigating the complexities of Indian immigration law and procedures.
NRI Deposits Jump 43% to $13.33 Billion in 2024, Showing Confidence in India
NRI deposits surged 43% to $13.33 billion in April-December 2024, reflecting rising confidence in India's economy. Key factors include attractive interest rates, rupee stability, and increased remittances. RBI's measures, like…
TikTok Used by Smugglers to Lure Indian Migrants Across US-Canada Border
Human smugglers, or "coyotes," are using TikTok to lure Indian migrants for illegal U.S.-Canada crossings, charging up to…
Sikh Communities Worry as Sanctuaries Lose Protection Under Trump Rule
The 2025 policy ending U.S. sanctuary protections for worship places has alarmed Sikh communities, fearing immigration raids at…
Sandeep Singh Arrested in India After US Deportation for Murder Charges
Two Indian cousins, wanted for murder, were arrested in Punjab upon deportation from the US. Part of 116…
Trump Administration Steps Up Deportations, Straining US-India Relations
The U.S., under Trump’s second term, intensifies deportations of undocumented Indian nationals, straining U.S.-India relations. Policies include expedited…
Costa Rica to Host Indian Migrants Deported Under US Repatriation Deal
Costa Rica agreed to accept 200 migrants, including Indians, deported by the US under a new repatriation deal.…
U.S. Mission to India Updates Visa Rules, Centralizes Key Processes
The U.S. Mission to India has updated nonimmigrant visa processing starting January 2025, centralizing appointments by visa type…
Former Staffers Claim TCS Misused US Visas to Bypass H-1B Limits
TCS, India's largest IT firm, faces allegations of misusing L-1A manager visas to bypass stricter H-1B rules. Whistleblowers…
Nepal Sends Embassy Officials to Indian University After Student’s Tragic Death
Nepal dispatched embassy officials to KIIT, India, after Nepalese student Prakriti Lamsal's suspected suicide. Protests arose over alleged…
Punjab’s Painful Exit: U.S. Deportations Highlight Risks of Donkey Route
Recent U.S. deportations spotlight unauthorized immigration, notably from Punjab, India, with many risking perilous "donkey routes" via multiple…