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.
26,000 Goans Returned Indian Passports for Portuguese Citizenship
Approximately 26,000 Goans surrendered their Indian passports in the last decade to obtain Portuguese nationality, driven by historical ties and economic opportunities in the European Union. Portuguese citizenship allows visa-free…
US Cop Daniel Auderer Fired for Laughing After Indian Student Jaahnavi Kandula’s Death
On January 23, 2023, Seattle police officer Kevin Dave fatally struck Jaahnavi Kandula while speeding to a 911…
India Launches Fast Track Immigration Program
The Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP) by the Indian government accelerates immigration clearance for Indian nationals and…
CBSA Clarifies Entry Denial Reports for Indian Visitors
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) clarified that entry denials for over 40 Indian visitors on July 8,…
Canada Job Crisis Hits Immigrants Hard: Indians Most Impacted
Canada faces a job crisis for immigrants, especially recent arrivals from India. Immigrant unemployment stands at 12.6%, significantly…
Illegal Immigration Bust: 108 Agents Arrested for US Donkey Route
Law enforcement arrested 108 Indian immigration agents from January to June 2024 for their roles in facilitating illegal…
Third Indian Jewelry Robbery in US: $500K Stolen
On July 6, 2024, the Bombay Jewelry Company in Berkeley was robbed by a group of armed, masked…
Indian Student Fraud Exposes Visa System Flaws
An Indian student, Aryan Anand, faked his father's death to secure a scholarship at Lehigh University, exploiting the…
Indian Visa Denial: Why Indians Are Denied Entry to Canada
Indian citizens face increased scrutiny and entry denials at Canadian airports despite valid visas due to heightened border…
Renouncing Citizenship Doubles in India: Gujarat on Top
Gujarat has seen a significant rise in people renouncing Indian citizenship, with passport surrenders doubling from 2022 to…