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.
Travelers Face Return Risks as Passport Suspension Freezes Use, Revocation Cancels
Learn the legal differences between Indian passport suspension and revocation, and how to navigate travel using Emergency Certificates in 2026.
Preserving U.S. Social Security for H-1B Workers Returning to India
If H-1B workers earn 40 Social Security credits (about ten years), they can receive U.S. retirement benefits in…
IMF Defines Forex Reserves as Balance-Of-Payments Shield. India Holds $600 Billion
India's forex reserves hit $697.1 billion in April 2026, securing 11 months of imports and stabilizing the rupee…
Central Board Revises Gold, Silver, Edible Oil Tariffs in Notification No. 37/2026
India revises tariff values for gold (USD 1,526), silver (USD 2,427), and palm oil (USD 1,141) via Notification…
Ministry of External Affairs Coordinates Massive Repatriation as 1 Million Indians Flee West Asia
India repatriates nearly 1 million citizens from West Asia since Feb 2026 amid rising conflict, utilizing complex multi-modal…
VFS Global Opens New Visa Application Centres in Chandigarh and Chennai for Singapore
VFS Global opens new Singapore visa centres in Chandigarh and Chennai, easing applications for Punjab and Tamil Nadu…
Ministry of Labour Says No Work Permit Officials at Juba International Airport
South Sudan Ministry of Labour warns that no work permit services are authorized at Juba Airport; all applications…
H-1B Visa Stamping Dates Open in India. Immigration Expert Advises Against US Travel
H-1B visa stamping slots in India remain scarce. Experts warn workers not to leave the U.S. solely for…
Indian Travelers Seek UK Visa to Unlock Europe. but Multiple-Entry Visa Rules Still Apply
Indian travelers can use a UK visa for entry to countries like Serbia and Albania in 2026, but…
Canada Tightens Study Permits and Financial Proof, Narrowing Post-Graduation Work Path
Canada tightens student visa rules for 2026, raising financial bars and slashing permit targets, leading to record rejection…