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.
US Visa Rules Require Indian Nationals to Apply in India
Effective September 2025, nearly all nonimmigrant visa applicants must attend in-person interviews; Indian nationals must file in India. Interview waivers largely ended, increasing demand at U.S. posts in India and…
India EB-5 Dates Jump 15 Months in October 2025 Visa Bulletin
October 2025’s Visa Bulletin moves India’s EB-5 Final Action Date to Feb 1, 2021, enabling approvals for cases…
Visa-Free Travel for Indians in 2025: 35 Destinations to Explore
In 2025, Indian passport holders can access about 59 countries visa-free or via VOA, including Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives…
What the Changing Visa Landscape Means for Indians in America
Indian students and workers form a large, growing presence in the U.S.—71% of FY2024 H‑1B approvals and 331,602…
Is the H-1B Pipeline Rigged as India Tops 71% in 2024
Data show India received about 73.7% of H-1B approvals (2020–2023) and ~71% in 2024. Critics cite a "pipeline…
Beyond H-1B: Updated Pathways for Indian Students in the U.S.
OPT (12 months) and STEM OPT (24-month extension) remain active in 2025, offering up to 36 months of…
Karachi Telugu Hindus Seek CAA Citizenship Over Mumbai Residency
The CAA’s online rollout and a September 2025 extension to December 31, 2024, prompted Karachi’s ~30 Telugu Hindus…
Beasley Allen Lawyer Presents Water Leak Theory on AI171 Crash
After the June 12, 2025 AI171 crash, lawyers suggest potable water leaks may have reached the 787 electronics…
India Captures About 73–74% of H-1B Approvals in 2025 Trends
In FY2025 India received about 73–74% of H-1B approvals amid 343,981 registrations and a 21.8% selection rate. The…
How Maharashtra Connects You to Navi Mumbai International Airport
NMIA opens September 30, 2025 with a 20 million-passenger Terminal 1; phased ramp-up to ~90 million by 2029.…