IT Consulting Firms Surpass Big Tech in H-1B Visa Sponsorship 2024
Amazon leads 2024 H-1B approvals; staffing agencies grow influential with banks and telecoms. USCIS reduced fraudulent lottery entries…
How Malaysia, Palau, Philippines, and Sri Lanka Simplified Visas Boost Indian Travel
Visa-free and simplified visa policies in Malaysia, Palau, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka since 2023 have driven record…
Seven Bangladeshis Arrested in Mumbai and Pune for Illegal Stay
Maharashtra arrested seven Bangladeshi immigrants illegally staying in Mumbai and Pune on June 28, 2025, enforcing stricter employer…
Mamata Banerjee Condemns Wrongful Detention of Bengal Migrants
Hundreds of Bengali-speaking migrant workers were wrongfully detained in Rajasthan in June 2025, accused of being illegal Bangladeshi…
Mumbai-Bound Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing After Depressurization Incident
On June 27, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines flight ET640 had cabin depressurization at 33,000 feet, leading to an emergency…
SAS Resumes Direct Flights Between Scandinavia and India After 17 Years
SAS begins direct Copenhagen–Mumbai flights June 2026, flying five times weekly with Airbus A330-300. This route benefits business…
One Family Emergency Could Cost Indian Techie Their H-1B Visa
Indian H-1B workers face visa risks during family emergencies due to strict 2025 rules requiring uninterrupted employment. No…
Kenya Airways Cuts Flights to India, France, Netherlands: Key Update
On June 26, 2025, Kenya Airways cut key international flights to improve financial health following its first profit…
New Zealand Removes IQA Requirement for Indian Students and Workers
From June 2025, New Zealand exempts Indian degrees from the IQA process for visas under Skilled Migrant, Green…
US Embassy in India Issues Urgent Warning to Visa Applicants
The U.S. Embassy in India introduced in June 2025 new rules requiring public social media for student visa…
HMI Prisons: Immigration Detainees Uninformed of Destination Before India Removal Flight
HMI Prisons found that 45 detainees were uninformed of their removal destination in June 2025. New immigration rules…
Citizenship Verification for Sending Money Home Alarms Indian Americans
A 5% remittance tax applies to non-citizens in the U.S., including H1B and green card holders. Verification of…
FIFA World Cup 2026: US Visa Wait Times in India Reach 14 Months
US visa wait times in India have reached record lengths, up to 14 months in Chennai, due to…
US Tech Leaders Warn H-1B Visa Rules Are Outdated and Restrictive
The H-1B Modernization Rule effective January 2025 updates visa policies with new compliance measures and cap-gap extensions. Indian…