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Schengen Visa Delays in 2025: Why Appointments Stretch to Months

In 2025 Schengen visa wait times ballooned as applications rose sharply and consulates remain understaffed and reliant on uneven digital…

US 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs: Implications and Carve-Outs

Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will levy a 100% tariff on imported branded/patented drugs, with an exemption for firms…

Tatkaal Passport in India: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

Tatkaal fast-tracks passport applications for genuine urgent travel, typically completing in 1–3 working days after verification. Prepare exact ID/address/DOB proofs,…

Indians Face Heightened Scrutiny as Twin Shield Signals Visa Reform

Operation Twin Shield (Sept 19–28, 2025) targeted visa fraud in the Twin Cities: 1,000+ cases reviewed, 900+ site visits, 275…

U.S. Firms Move High-Value Work to India After $100K H-1B Fee

A $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025 is accelerating corporate shifts to India GCCs…

Can the U.S. Fix the Green Card Backlog for India and China?

A 7% per-country cap and a roughly 140,000 annual limit (including dependents) have created decades-long waits for Indian and long…

India Leads H-1B Approvals in FY 2024, Capturing 71% Share

In FY 2024 India dominated H-1B approvals with 283,397 (≈71%) of 399,395 total; China had 46,680 (≈11.7%). Rising fee proposals…

From 214(b) Rejection to Approval: Concise Answers Secure U.S. Visa

A Delhi senior manager overcame a Section 214(b) B1/B2 refusal by giving brief, DS-160‑consistent answers, stressing business purpose, recent promotion,…