India
Visa and immigration updates for Indian nationals — H-1B sponsorship trends, OCI card rules, NRI tax obligations, passport services, and bilateral agreements between India and destination countries.
BLS International Opens Mumbai Center for Belarus Visa Processing
BLS International opened a new Belarus visa center in Mumbai on April 24, 2026, offering document submission, tracking, and urgent 2-day processing options.
Labour Ministry Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Workers
Thailand and the U.S. launch major labor crackdowns in 2026, implementing stricter I-9 audits and nationwide work permit…
Australia Tightens Student Visas as Refusals for South Asians Hit Record Highs
Australia and U.S. student visa refusals for South Asians hit record highs in 2026, with some markets seeing…
India, Bangladesh Announce Full Visa Service Restoration with Phased Restart
India and Bangladesh move to restore full visa services by June 2026 after an 18-month suspension, starting with…
Home Ministry Rolls Out Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026, Making OCI 100% Digital
India launches 100% digital OCI system under 2026 rules, featuring e-OCIs, 15-day processing, and electronic status revocation powers.
India Rolls Out E-OCI Platform as Ministry of Home Affairs Enforces Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026
India launches e-OCI platform in 2026, digitizing applications and banning dual passports for minors to streamline immigration and…
Air India Cuts International Flights Until July as Campbell Wilson Cites Strait of Hormuz Airspace Curbs
Air India cuts 100 daily flights through July 2026 due to rising fuel costs and Middle East airspace…
India Opens Insurance to 100% FDI on Automatic Route, Keeping LIC at 20%
India permits 100% FDI in private insurance via the automatic route in 2026, while LIC stays capped at…
Nearly Half of South Asian Applicants Face Refusal as Student Visa Rejections Rise
Australia hits record student visa refusal rates for South Asian applicants in 2026, with Nepal and India seeing…
Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026 Go Digital-First in Gazette of India
India launches digital-first OCI rules in 2026, mandating online filing, stricter minor compliance, and 90-day passport update deadlines…