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Minor Typo in Your Passport File Number: Renewal, Visa, and OCI

A single incorrect digit in the previous passport file number can cause manual review, delays, and downstream visa or OCI…

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 Card within…

Citizenship for OCI-Born Children: OCI Cards, Renunciation, Passports

Children of newly naturalized U.S. parents may gain citizenship via acquisition at birth or automatically under the Child Citizenship Act…

OCI Initial Processing Times by VFS NY: What It Takes and Tracking

VFS NY says OCI Initial Processing typically takes 5–6 weeks (Oct 8, 2025). Missing documents and seasonal volumes often cause…

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, Purolator) with…

Griffin: H-1B Costs Aren’t the Issue—Talent Drain Risks U.S.

Ken Griffin warns that restrictive H-1B fees and student caps risk driving top international talent away. He advocates automatic work…

What’s Driving Indian Students Away from the US in 2025

Indian student enrollment in the U.S. dropped roughly 44–46% in 2025 due to tougher visa rules, social-media vetting, processing limits,…

Why Safety Became the Top Priority for Indian Students Abroad in 2025

Safety now drives choices for over 1.3 million Indian students abroad in 2025. Rising rental scams, discrimination, and mental-health needs…