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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.
Australia Welcomes 450,000 Indian Tourists Fueled by Easy Visas and Flights
Australia saw 450,000 Indian tourists in 2024, boosted by easier visas and direct flights. India became the fifth largest tourism market, with Indian visitors spending AUD 2.6 billion. Projections estimate…
Indira Gandhi International Airport Ranks 9th Busiest Globally in 2024
In 2024, Indira Gandhi International Airport became the 9th busiest airport globally, with 77.8 million passengers. Steady ranking…
United Airlines Newark to Delhi Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due to Technical Fault
United Airlines UA82 experienced a rare electronics cooling failure on July 7, 2025, prompting an emergency return to…
Ahmedabad Air India Crash: AAIB Submits Preliminary Report to Government
Air India Flight AI 171 crashed June 12, 2025, killing 260 including local residents. Preliminary reports show engine…
Indian Startup Founders Can Now Self‑Sponsor H‑1B Visas in 2025
Indian entrepreneurs can now self-sponsor H-1B visas through their U.S. startups without separate employers. Key steps include company…
IndiGo Issues Advisory for Delhi Airport Passengers Amid NCR Rainfall
Heavy rains and a runway closure at Delhi Airport have caused flight delays and cancellations. IndiGo passengers should…
UAE Introduces New 10-Year Golden Visa for 2.33 Million AED
In 2025, the UAE launched a 10-year Golden Visa costing 2.33 million AED for Indians and Bangladeshis, featuring…
Indian Couple Shares Boston Airport Re-Entry Experience on H-1B and F-1 OPT
In July 2025, an Indian couple re-entered the US on H-1B and F-1 OPT visas at Boston Logan.…
Do Remittance Taxes Apply When Sending to H‑1B Dependents’ Foreign Accounts?
Starting late 2025, a 1% remittance tax affects US cross-border money transfers over $15, targeting non-bank methods. H-1B…
No Exemptions or Credits for H-1B Remittances in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds a 3.5% tax on remittances by non-citizen immigrants, including H-1B…