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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.
CBDT Expands Common Reporting Standard to Crypto Assets to Boost Tax Compliance
India expands its tax reporting framework to include crypto, CBDCs, and digital assets from 2026, aiming for global transparency and reduced data duplication.
Government Orders Private Hajj Operators to Finish Visa Processing by March 15 for Hajj 2026
Pakistan mandates a March 15 visa deadline for private Hajj 2026 operators to ensure compliance before Saudi Arabia's…
11 Indian Nationals Charged in Visa Fraud Scheme Using Staged Armed Robberies
Eleven Indian nationals charged in the U.S. for staging fake armed robberies at convenience stores to fraudulently obtain…
Air India Adds Fuel Surcharges as Jet-Fuel Prices Surge, Hitting Indian Travelers
Air India introduces phased fuel surcharges starting March 12, 2026, adding up to $200 to ticket prices due…
Rajesh Jha Retires After 35 Years at Microsoft, Shaking Up Experiences + Devices Leadership
Microsoft executive Rajesh Jha announces retirement for 2026; company redistributes his role among several senior leaders reporting to…
Reliance Industries Eyes Brownsville, Texas, for 168,000-Barrel Refinery with U.S. Partner
Trump announces a $300B refinery in Brownsville, Texas, backed by India's Reliance Industries to process U.S. shale oil…
Google Principal Account Manager Leaves €200,000 Role in Ireland to Build Creator Career
Ex-Google manager Srigeeta Shrinivas leaves a €200k salary to build a creator-led business, highlighting a shift from corporate…
Brothers Behind Savani Group Convicted in Visa Fraud Scheme Using Shell Companies
Savani Group leaders convicted in Philadelphia for massive RICO, visa, and $30M Medicaid fraud schemes involving exploitation and…
IRCC Speeds Visitor Visa Processing for Indians as Canada Welcomes Students and Workers
Canada speeds up visa processing for Indians, reducing visitor visa waits to 57 days and work permits to…
Hungary Investigates 20 Visa Applications with Forged Wrestling Federation India Letter
Wrestling Federation of India flags forged Hungary visa letter as a potential human trafficking attempt involving 12 individuals…