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.
Etihad Airways marks India Independence Day with up to 30% off to US, Europe
Book by August 15, 2025 to get up to about 30% off select Economy fares from India to North America and Europe for September 2025–March 2026 travel via Abu Dhabi.…
Kuwait Now Offers Instant Tourist Visa on Arrival for GCC Expats
Kuwait’s August 10, 2025 rule grants 90‑day tourist visas on arrival to GCC residents holding six months’ valid…
US visa wait times in India improve slightly but remain long
State Department July 29, 2025 data show India’s B1/B2 waits improved but remain lengthy: Chennai about 8.5 months,…
India added to UK’s ‘deport now, appeal later’ list: what it means
The Home Office expanded s94B in August 2025 to include India among 23 countries, allowing removal before appeal…
Does US F‑1 Visa Data Show Trump Favoring Pakistan Over India?
In H1 FY2025, global F‑1 issuances fell 15% to about 89,000. India experienced a 44% decline to roughly…
USCIS updates forms, tighter fraud rules reshape green card process
In 2025 USCIS requires 01/20/25 Form I-485 (mandatory April 3) and Form I-129F (mandatory May 1) and tightens…
Gujarat Villages See Return of Illegal Immigrants From the US
At least 220 people from north Gujarat returned from the U.S. in 2025, many self-deporting amid stricter Trump-era…
USCIS will use Final Action Dates for CSPA from Aug 15, 2025
Beginning August 15, 2025, USCIS ties CSPA age to Final Action Dates, raising aging-out risk for Indian EB-2…
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Indian Gems and Jewelry; Exports Plunge
A 50% U.S. tariff on Indian jewelry, effective August 27, 2025, significantly raises prices for buyers and travelers.…
How to Replace a Lost or Damaged OCI Card: Step-by-Step Guide
To replace a lost or damaged OCI card, report to police, apply on the OCI Services portal, upload…