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Project Firewall: What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know Now

Project Firewall, announced September 19, 2025, empowers the DOL to aggressively investigate H-1B abuse. A presidential proclamation adds a $100,000…

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employers and Workers Should Know

A $100,000 annual fee per H-1B worker takes effect September 21, 2025, applying to new abroad-filed petitions, certain extensions, and…

Why Strong B2 Profiles Face Rejection in 2025—214(b) & AI

A Delhi-based senior manager with 25+-country travel was denied a U.S. B2 visa under INA 214(b). Officers likely weighed divorce,…

Saudi Arabia Visa for Indians: Types, Eligibility, Fees, and Process

From mid-September 2025, Indians can apply online for Tourist, Business, Umrah, and Family Visit visas with faster processing, mandatory insurance,…

India’s Passport: Blue Ordinary, White Official, Maroon Diplomatic

As of September 2025, India issues dark blue, white, and maroon passports; orange covers are discontinued. ePassports rolled out since…

Indian National First Deported Under UK-France Migration Treaty

The UK deported an Indian national to France under an August 2025–June 2026 pilot that detains small‑boat arrivals, bars them…

What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know About the 2025 Civics Test Changes

On October 20, 2025, USCIS will require the 2025 Civics test for N-400 filings, using a 128-question pool with up…

U.S. Revokes Visas for Indian Executives Over Fentanyl Precursors

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi revoked and denied visas for several Indian executives and relatives due to alleged trafficking…