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.
Air India reroutes North America flights to Vienna after Pakistan airspace closure
Air India flights to US and Canada are now routed through Vienna after Pakistan closed its airspace in April 2025. Crew layovers in Austria require Crew Member Certificates and single…
Pakistan citizens can now apply for UAE 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Starting May 14, 2025, Pakistani citizens can obtain the UAE’s 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa with proof of $4,000…
Hyderabad police arrest Rohingya nationals for illegal immigration
Hyderabad police arrested four Rohingya nationals for illegal immigration after they used forged documents to survive in India.…
Georgia eases Visa-Free Entry for Indian travellers with valid permits
Georgia now allows visa-free entry for Indian passport holders with valid US, UK, Schengen, or Japan visas. Others…
H-1B visa debate grows: Is brain drain hurting India’s future?
The H-1B visa sparks ongoing debate on brain drain and national benefit. Despite American gains, India receives economic…
Nitasha Kaul loses Overseas Citizenship of India over alleged activities
The Indian government cancelled Nitasha Kaul’s Overseas Citizenship due to her criticism of state policies, especially on Kashmir.…
Neha Sharma escapes New Zealand on Singapore Airlines after fraud scheme
Neha and Amandeep Sharma executed a NZ$2 million fraud exploiting their roles in Oranga Tamariki, then fled New…
Howard University expert questions merit behind H-1B visas
The H-1B program, as analyzed by Professor Ron Hira, fails to ensure American worker protection or select candidates…
Visa Bans Target Indian Travel Executives Linked to Illegal Immigration
On May 19, 2025, the US enforced sweeping visa bans against Indian travel executives tied to illegal immigration.…
India OCI Portal Guide: Register, Log In, and Online Services
India's revamped OCI portal streamlines registration and passport updates for 5 million users, integrating biometric fast-track entry and…