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If Not the US, Where Do Indian Students Now Study Abroad?

In 2025 Germany overtook the U.S. as the top choice for Indian students, driven by low public fees, strong STEM…

Keir Starmer Rules Out Easing Visa Norms for India in Trade Push

Keir Starmer confirmed the July 2025 India–UK trade deal contains no visa expansions for Indian nationals. The agreement focuses on…

India Expels Muslims, including Citizens, After Kashmir Violence

After a Pahalgam attack, India’s Operation Sindoor and an MHA 30‑day verification led to reported expulsions of over 1,800 people…

Bridging AI Talent: Tapping India’s Workforce Beyond Visa Barriers

Rising H‑1B costs and tighter U.K. residency rules are driving companies to hire India’s AI talent remotely. With 4 million…

Canada’s Revised Border Bill: New Asylum Rules for Indians

Bill C-2, tabled June 3, 2025, would create a retroactive one-year bar for asylum claims after June 24, 2020, ban…

U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot: Four Countries Added to $15,000 Requirement

From Aug 20, 2025, the Visa Bond Pilot requires some B1/B2 applicants from four overstay nations to post refundable bonds…

Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption

An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview despite strong…

H-1B Fee Hike Targets U.S. Firms More Than Indian Giants

Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires. U.S. tech…