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.
Rising Anxiety Among Indian H-1B Professionals in US: Key Concerns Revealed
After H‑1B modernization (effective 01/17/25) and wage‑based selection approval (08/08/25), enforcement accelerated: surveys show 16% of Indian H‑1B workers received NTAs within two weeks of layoffs. Beneficiary‑centric registration and wage…
New Zealand Extends Student Work Hours to 25 per Week from Nov 3, 2025
From 3 November 2025, eligible international students in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours per week…
STEM OPT Surges 54% in 2024, Indians Lead with Almost Half of Approvals
STEM OPT approvals surged 54% in 2024, totaling 95,384 of 194,554 OPT authorizations; India received about 79,331 approvals…
India accuses Bangladesh of denial and delay in accepting undocumented migrants
Following a May 19, 2025 directive, India deported over 1,500 people by mid-June, including Rohingya; Bangladesh refused many,…
How Indians Can Apply for Canadian PR: Pathways, Costs, and Timelines
In 2025 Canada maintains high immigration targets (about 1.5 million newcomers across 2024–2026). Express Entry processes many PR…
Dubai’s Little India Expands as Golden Visa Attracts Indian Professionals and Entrepreneurs
By August 2025 Dubai’s Golden Visa has spurred Indian company formation, family moves, and housing demand in “Little…
Country-Wwise Impacts of U.S. Visa and Tariff Policy on India and Partners
Higher U.S. visa fees, long interview waits and a DHS proposal to cap student stays are squeezing Indian…
Impacts of Trump Policies on Immigration, Visas, Jobs, Tourism, and Tariffs in 2025
Fixed four-year admission periods for student visas, a $250 Visa Integrity Fee from October 1, 2025, and an…
H-1B Workers: Economic Keystone, Not Job Stealers or Burden
With about 442,000 H-1B workers in 2025, the program supports innovation and local spending but faces criticism for…
Indians May Abandon U.S. Study Plans if OPT and H-1B End, 78% Say So
A poll of nearly 1,200 Indian students found 78% would skip studying in the U.S. if OPT and…