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.
Drop in Indian Students Applying for Canadian Visas Due to New Restrictions
Indian students are losing interest in Canadian visas due to new restrictions. Key changes include the ban on "flagpoling," increased Guaranteed Investment Certificate fees, and restricted work permits for undergraduates…
NRIs Deposited $1 Billion in April
In April, NRIs deposited $1 billion in Indian banks, significantly higher than the $150 million the previous year.…
India to Launch Trusted Traveller Programme for Faster Immigration
The Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP), starting June 22, 2024, at Delhi's IGI Airport, accelerates immigration…
New July 8th H-1B Visa Rules: Impact on Indians
New H-1B visa rules from USCIS, set to be announced on July 8, could significantly affect Indian professionals…
Canada’s Perception of India Worsens Over Nijjar Killing
Canada’s perception of India has declined sharply over the past year, influenced by diplomatic tensions including Prime Minister…
Canada Visa Scam Dupes Indian Man of Rs 10 Lakh
Visa fraud is increasing. A man in Thiruvananthapuram lost Rs 10 lakh in a fake Canada work visa…
40 Days Jail for Abusing Indians in U.S.
Esmeralda Upton was sentenced to 40 days in jail for racially abusing and attacking four Indian American women…
Record High Canada Immigration from India
Indian immigration to Canada has reached record highs, driven by Canada's welcoming policies for skilled professionals and advantageous…
Indian Students in Canada’s PEI Plan Blackout Protest on June 19
Indian students in PEI, Canada, plan a blackout protest on June 19 against immigration policy changes risking deportation.…
Indian Company TCS Fined Rs 1,600 Crore by US Court in Trade Secrets Case
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was fined $194.2 million by a US court for trade secrets misappropriation, involving compensatory,…