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U.S. 50% Tariff on Indian Goods Starts Aug 27; Three Exemptions
The U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on many Indian imports effective Aug 27, 2025. A narrow in-transit carveout applies only…
Senator Mike Lee’s Call to Pause H‑1B Visas Ignites Tariffs Row
After viral, unproven allegations that Walmart bribed to hire Indian H-1B workers, Sen. Mike Lee asked whether to pause H-1B…
OPT in Crisis: Indian Students Face Collapse of Post‑Study Work Pathways
OPT continues in 2025 but with increased scrutiny: more audits, social media checks, narrower interview waivers, and possible FICA tax…
Mumbai Doctor Shocked as US Denies B1/B2 Visa Despite Strong Travel Record
A Mumbai doctor was refused a US B1/B2 visa under INA §214(b) despite strong travel history; rising denials for Indian…
Govt Targets 350 Airports by 2047, Focus on States and Smaller Cities
India aims for 350 airports by 2047, backed by the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam and fiscal reforms that lower leasing and…
Indian applicant stunned after B1/B2 denial despite strong travel record
U.S. B1/B2 visa scrutiny tightened in 2025: interview waivers narrowed, AI pre-screening increased, and refusals rose under Section 214(b). Indian…
Indian National Sentenced in U.S. for Visa Fraud Conspiracy, Faces Deportation
Patel received 20 months in prison and $850,000 forfeiture for organizing at least 18 staged robberies to fraudulently obtain U…
Indian Students in US Urged to Maintain Low Social Media Profile
From June 2025 US Embassy in India mandates public social media and five-year username disclosure on DS-160 for F/M/J visas.…