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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.
June 2025 Visa Bulletin brings little relief for Indian Green Card hopefuls
The June 2025 Visa Bulletin continues long delays for Indian green card applicants, notably in employment-based categories, due to country-specific caps and outdated annual quotas. Minor advances for some family…
Hyderabad students face long waits for US Visa Appointments as deadlines near
Hyderabad students encounter 75-day F1 visa waits—the longest in India—causing panic and risk of missed deadlines. Despite thousands…
France pledges to increase Indian student enrollment by 2030
France’s new policy aims to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030, featuring 'Classes Internationales,' five-year Schengen visa access,…
Press Information Bureau denies Rafale jet downed in Operation Sindoor
Reports alleged Indian Rafale jets were downed during Operation Sindoor, but India’s Press Information Bureau debunked these with…
Air India reroutes US and Canada flights via Mongolian airspace
Air India now routes key US and Canada flights through Mongolian airspace due to Pakistan’s 2025 closure. This…
K Rammohan Naidu urges flight operations to resume after disruptions
Operation Sindoor triggered the closure of 32 Indian airports, crippling flight operations. Minister K Rammohan Naidu moved swiftly,…
Indian Student and H-1B Visa Holders Struggle to Reenter United States
Many Indian students and H-1B visa holders remain stuck in India, as the U.S. tightens immigration rules and…
India Boots Pakistani Diplomat as ‘Persona Non Grata’
India expelled a Pakistani diplomat as persona non grata on May 13, 2025, over alleged espionage linked to…
Indian students question value of master’s degrees in UK
Indian students face tougher job prospects, stricter visa rules, and growing debt after UK master’s studies. Graduate Route…
Civil Aviation Minister addresses India flight disruptions after military strikes
India’s May 2025 airport closures due to conflict with Pakistan caused over 300 daily flight disruptions. The Civil…