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.
Amazon, Walmart Pause Indian Orders After U.S. 25% Tariff
Executive Order 14257 enacts a 25% tariff on Indian-origin goods for entries after August 27, 2025, with exemptions for shipments loaded earlier and entered by September 17. Amazon and Walmart…
Kerala man facing deportation after stalking London Zoo colleague
Asish Jose Paul repeatedly harassed a colleague at London Zoo between July and December 2024, receiving a six-month…
U.S. Consulates in India Cancel August–September Dropbox Visa Appointments
A July 25, 2025 directive ends most Dropbox renewals in India effective September 2, 2025, impacting H, L,…
US Visa Applicants in India Must Collect Passports In Person From Aug 1, 2025
Effective August 1, 2025, US visa applicants in India must collect passports in person nationwide; minors’ pickups require…
Indian citizenship by descent for children born abroad: 2025 rules
Eligibility for Indian citizenship by descent depends on birth date and parents’ citizenship status. Register births at the…
American job slowdown and H‑1B backlash: Is US window closing for Indian talent?
Effective January 17, 2025, the H‑1B Modernization Final Rule tightens enforcement, mandates Form I‑129 (01/17/25), and extends cap‑gap…
Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Indian Exports: Winners, Losers, and Parcel Impact
Effective August 27, 2025, the U.S. doubles tariffs on many Indian exports, risking a 40–50% export drop. Personal…
U.S. Bill Proposes Fast Track Green Cards to End Indian Waits
This bipartisan bill proposes raising the Indian green card cap to 15%, offering premium processing for long waits,…
US Visa Bond Pilot Starts August 2025: What Indian Travelers Should Know
Starting August 2025, Malawi and Zambia travelers need visa bonds up to $15,000 for B-1/B-2 visas. India is…
Philippines Grants 14-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Tourists from June 2025
On June 8, 2025, the Philippines opens visa-free entry for Indian tourists up to 14 days, extended to…