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US Tightens Nonimmigrant Visas: India Faces Mandatory Interviews, Fees
From early September 2025, third‑country visa interviews are banned and most applicants must attend in‑person interviews in their country of…
Conservatives Push ‘Make Call Centers American Again’ Reflecting Visa, Outsourcing Debates
Tighter 2025 visa interview rules ended broad Dropbox renewals and require more in‑person interviews for H‑1B, L‑1, F‑1, and J‑1…
Who Pays a 50% U.S. Tariff on Indian Goods and Why It Matters
Legally paid by U.S. importers, a 50% tariff on Indian goods would economically burden consumers and Indian exporters, hitting textiles,…
Australia Emerges as the New Canada for Indian Students in 2025–26
Australia plans a 9% increase in student places for 2026, drawing strong interest from Indian students due to quality universities,…
New Foreigners Act: Defined registration rules and minority exemptions explained
Effective September 1, 2025, India’s Immigration and Foreigners Act centralizes immigration law. An Exemption Order shields six non-Muslim minority groups…
NRIs with foreign Aadhaar address: will the letter reach overseas?
Physical Aadhaar letters are mailed only to Indian addresses; NRIs abroad should use e-Aadhaar. Aadhaar issuance can take up to…
NRIs With Indian Passports Can Now Apply for Aadhaar Using Foreign Addresses
From July 2, 2025 UIDAI allows NRIs with Indian passports to enroll and update Aadhaar, including foreign addresses. Enrollment and…
Half of Overseas Indians Live in Just 10 Countries Worldwide
India’s diaspora totals 34.3 million (2025); remittances reached $135.46 billion in 2024–25 (up 14%). Key priorities: modernize emigration law, unify…