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.
American Visa Waiver Program streamlines US visits for ESTA nations
The American Visa Waiver Program lets travelers from 42 countries visit the U.S. for short stays. Indian nationals require traditional visas and face extra processing. Romania’s recent removal demonstrates evolving…
EB-5 becomes leading path for Indian families seeking US residency
Indian families increasingly choose the EB-5 visa for direct, predictable U.S. permanent residency. The process requires a large,…
Indian migrants lose work permits in Canada due to processing delays
Recent changes in Canada’s immigration policies hit Indian migrants hard: LMIA processing delays, higher rejection rates, and stricter…
Indian-Origin U.S. Congressmen back expansion of H-1B visa renewal
Indian-origin lawmakers unite across party lines to expand domestic H-1B visa renewal, simplifying the process for skilled immigrants.…
Trump Sanctions Slash 120,000 H-1B Visas Overnight
Trump’s H-1B visa sanctions severely limit opportunities for Indian professionals by introducing stricter salary and verification rules. Families…
Indian students from Cleveland State University die in US road crash
Two Cleveland State University students from India—Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar—died in a car accident in Pennsylvania on…
Rejaz Sydeek faces UAPA charges after arrest in Nagpur
Rejaz Sydeek’s Nagpur arrest under India’s UAPA law highlights concerns over anti-terror legislation, academic freedom, and journalists’ rights.…
India’s aviation finance market prepares for rapid growth
India’s aviation finance market grows rapidly, driven by surging passenger demand, over 1,600 aircraft orders, and regulatory reforms.…
Indian Scholar Freed After Weeks in US Immigration Detention Over Hamas Links
Indian scholar Badar Khan Suri’s release after lengthy US immigration detention raises critical concerns about civil liberties, academic…
US remittance tax could impact Non-Resident Indians sending money home
A new 5% US remittance tax, effective July 2025, would directly impact NRIs, sharply reducing funds remitted to…