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.
Karisma Kapoor Refused Portuguese Citizenship for Her and Kids
Karisma Kapoor declined Portuguese citizenship to keep Indian passports for her and her children; that refusal is central to a dispute over Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 31,000 crore overseas estate, where…
Charlie Kirk’s Anti-India Visa Stance Resurfaces, Sparking Debate
Kirk’s anti-India visa stance and subsequent killing intensified U.S.-India visa disputes. Administrative steps tightened student and work visa…
Indian IT Firms Slash H-1B Sponsorship by 46% as US Giants Surge
Indian IT firms have significantly cut H-1B sponsorships while US tech giants expanded theirs to meet demand for…
Early Planning Is Essential for Indian U.S. Visa Applicants
From September 2025, Indian B1/B2 applicants must attend in-person interviews and can only apply within India. Expect longer…
India Articulates Diaspora Concerns After Global Migration Rallies
In response to migration rallies and rising risks abroad, India announced measures on September 10, 2025, including a…
Karnataka Introduces 15% NRI Quota in Government Medical Colleges
Karnataka will reserve 15% of seats in certain government medical colleges for NRIs from 2025–26, charging ₹25 lakh…
UK visa restrictions for non-cooperative nations and Indians
The UK will use targeted visa restrictions against non-cooperative countries refusing returns; India is under review but not…
F-1 Visa Denials Among Indian Applicants Reach New Highs
F-1 denials rose to about 41% in Oct 2023–Sep 2024. Officers cite money, intent, and academic fit under…
Assam to Expel Post-1971 Migrants Under 1950 Act via Swift Evictions
On September 9, 2025 Assam activated the 1950 Immigrants Act with a new SOP letting DCs and SSPs…
EB-5 Provides a Faster Green Card Path for Indians in 2025
With EB-5 reserved categories current for India in September 2025, investors can file immediately; $800,000 is fixed for…