India
Stay informed about India’s immigration policies, visa requirements, and legal aspects of moving to or from India. This section provides up-to-date information essential for navigating the complexities of Indian immigration law and procedures.
Schengen visa rejections cost travelers $160 million in 2024
Schengen visa rejections rose 11% in 2024, causing €160 million losses worldwide. India ranked third with €14 million lost. Fees increased to €90, and tighter scrutiny increased denials. Preparation and…
Germany ends visa appeals process, affecting Indian students and workers
From July 1, 2025, Germany ends its free remonstration appeal for visas worldwide, requiring rejected applicants to reapply…
India’s Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 raises concerns over outsiders
The 2025 Immigration Bill introduces digital biometric enforcement, stricter penalties, and new visas for skilled workers and investors,…
Harvard University foreign student ban disrupts Indian alumni network
Harvard’s SEVP certification revocation affects 788 Indian students who must swiftly transfer or exit the US. The university…
Trump Administration Targets Indian Residents With ID Rule
Executive Order 14159 enforces legal status proof and alien registration for Indian residents in the U.S., escalating deportations…
Air India completes first international airport-to-door pharmaceutical shipment
Air India’s May 2025 delivery of six tonnes of temperature-sensitive medicines from Delhi to Brussels marks the first…
Rambhai Patel admits U-visa fraud using staged armed robberies in US
Rambhai Patel’s guilty plea reveals a scheme staging fake armed robberies to secure fraudulent U-visas. Immigrants pay up…
Delhi airport diverts flights after heavy rains and dust storm
Severe weather at Delhi Airport on May 21, 2025, caused 13 flight diversions and 50+ delays. Airlines promptly…
Indian football fans look to Canada or Mexico amid FIFA 2026 U.S. visa wait times
U.S. visa delays for Indian FIFA 2026 fans are severe, with waits up to 13.5 months and no…
Donald Trump Ally Demands Crackdown on H-1B Visas
Targeting Indian agencies linked to illegal immigration, the US canceled 2,000 visa appointments. Indians receive over 70% of…