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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.
Delhi High Court Seeks Update on Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Case
The Delhi High Court seeks the Centre's response on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's petition alleging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship, violating Indian laws. Swamy cites documents listing Gandhi…
Trump Administration Eyes Stricter Rules for Work Programs Used by Students
The Trump administration plans to tighten U.S. work programs like OPT and CPT for foreign students, citing oversight…
NRI Deposits Jump 43% to $13.33 Billion in 2024, Showing Confidence in India
NRI deposits surged 43% to $13.33 billion in April-December 2024, reflecting rising confidence in India's economy. Key factors…
TikTok Used by Smugglers to Lure Indian Migrants Across US-Canada Border
Human smugglers, or "coyotes," are using TikTok to lure Indian migrants for illegal U.S.-Canada crossings, charging up to…
Sikh Communities Worry as Sanctuaries Lose Protection Under Trump Rule
The 2025 policy ending U.S. sanctuary protections for worship places has alarmed Sikh communities, fearing immigration raids at…
Sandeep Singh Arrested in India After US Deportation for Murder Charges
Two Indian cousins, wanted for murder, were arrested in Punjab upon deportation from the US. Part of 116…
Trump Administration Steps Up Deportations, Straining US-India Relations
The U.S., under Trump’s second term, intensifies deportations of undocumented Indian nationals, straining U.S.-India relations. Policies include expedited…
Costa Rica to Host Indian Migrants Deported Under US Repatriation Deal
Costa Rica agreed to accept 200 migrants, including Indians, deported by the US under a new repatriation deal.…
U.S. Visa Rules for Indian Nationals and VAC Processing in India
U.S. visa rules for Indians in 2026 mandate domestic filing and in-person interviews for most, with visitor visa…
Former Staffers Claim TCS Misused US Visas to Bypass H-1B Limits
TCS, India's largest IT firm, faces allegations of misusing L-1A manager visas to bypass stricter H-1B rules. Whistleblowers…