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.
Can H-1B Holders Use Dropbox After a Change of Status?
New U.S. rules require in-person interviews for H-1B status changes, ending dropbox eligibility for most and tightening renewal windows to 12 months.
Trump Targets India’s High Tariffs with New Reciprocal Trade Plan
President Trump announced a "reciprocal tariffs" plan to address trade imbalances, targeting countries like India with high tariffs…
Tighter US Visa Rules Push Overstaying Indian Students to Weigh Home Return
Stricter US immigration rules target visa overstays, heavily affecting Indian students, with over 7,000 overstaying in 2023. Proposed…
New Income Tax Bill May Change Rules for NRIs Earning Over Rs 15 Lakh in India
The new Income Tax Bill, set for February 2025, proposes changes impacting NRIs and virtual digital assets. NRIs…
Modi-Trump Talks to Address Trade and Immigration; Meeting with Musk Also Planned
PM Modi will meet Elon Musk and President Trump in Washington (Feb 12-13, 2025). Key topics include Starlink’s…
March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Green Card Wait for Indians Eases by 6 Weeks
The March 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin brings good news for Indian green card applicants, with significant advancements in…
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme Opens, 3,000 Visas for Indians
The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025 offers 3,000 visas for Indian nationals aged 18-30 to live, work, and…
UK Targets Illegal Immigration, Indian Restaurants Among Those Affected
The UK Labour government has intensified immigration enforcement, targeting sectors like hospitality and services, including Indian restaurants. Raids,…
‘India belongs to England’: UK Man’s Racist Rant About India on Train Sparks Outrage
A drunk UK man racially abused Indian-origin passenger Gabrielle Forsyth on a train, claiming India "belongs to England."…
India Plans Major Immigration Overhaul with Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025
India's proposed Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, replaces outdated laws, tightening entry regulations. Key changes include hefty fines…