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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.
From Patel to Hussain: Deported Man Shares Passport Tale
A man from Gujarat, India, was deported from the US after being caught using a forged Pakistani passport under the name Hussain. Investigations revealed he adopted this false identity to…
Devendra Fadnavis Praises Visa Approval That Reunites Nilam Shinde’s Family
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis thanked authorities for granting US visas to Nilam Shinde's family. Nilam, an Indian…
Man Sent to Canada on Visitor Visa Sparks Punjab Immigration Scandal
A Punjab man was illegally sent to Canada on a visitor visa disguised as a work permit, exposing…
Nilam Shinde’s Family Gets Emergency US Visa After Pleas, Intervention
The US Embassy in Mumbai granted urgent visas to the family of Nilam Shinde, an Indian student critically…
USAID Fund Freeze Shuts Down India’s First Transgender Clinic: What it Means for Hyderabad’s LGBTQIA+ Community
India's first transgender clinic, Mitr Clinic in Hyderabad, shut down in January 2025 due to a USAID funding…
Neelam Shinde in Coma After US Crash, Family Awaits Emergency Visa
Indian student Neelam Shinde is in a coma after a hit-and-run accident in California. Her family faced visa…
India’s Economic Divide: Why Most Indians Have Little to Spend
India has one of the world’s largest economies and consumer markets, yet a vast portion of its people…
India’s Visa on Arrival: A Guide for Travelers in 2025
India's Visa on Arrival (VoA) is available to nationals of Japan, South Korea, and the UAE for tourism,…
Trump’s $5M Gold Card Visa Could Block Many Indian Investors
President Trump introduced the $5 million "Gold Card" visa, replacing the EB-5 program. Targeting wealthy investors, it eliminates…
Indian Migrants Face Perilous Journeys and Rising Deportations to India
Indian migrants seeking a better life in the U.S. face dangerous crossings, deportations, and tightening immigration policies. Recent…