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.
New Zealand-India FTA Eases Work Visas and Student Mobility
A new Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and India creates formal migration routes for workers and students. Key features include an average of 1,667 skilled visas annually, 5,000 slots…
State Department Online Vetting Triggers Major H-1B Rescheduling Crisis
A new U.S. State Department mandate for social media screening has triggered massive visa interview delays in India.…
India suspends visas in Chittagong indefinitely after attack on mission
The Indian Visa Application Center in Chittagong closed indefinitely on December 21, 2025, citing security concerns after attacks…
Air India Cuts Mumbai and Bengaluru to San Francisco Direct Flights
In February 2026, Air India will discontinue nonstop flights from Bengaluru and Mumbai to San Francisco. Moving forward,…
US State Dept Delays for Indian H-1B Workers Near a Year
The U.S. State Department's new social media screening rules have triggered mass rescheduling of H-1B visa interviews in…
US Firms Scramble to Repatriate H-1B Workers Amid Stamp Delays
New social media vetting rules implemented in December 2025 have caused H-1B and H-4 interview dates in India…
First-Generation Indian Immigrants: Navigating Dual U.S. Tax Rules
Moving to the U.S. involves managing two tax systems. Indian immigrants must report global income and foreign assets…
Five-Year Pre-Return Checklist: Strategize Your Move to India
Returning to India requires a five-year documentation plan to manage tax residency history and holding periods. Expats must…
Sell Indian Property Before U.S. Residency to Optimize Taxes
Timing is critical when selling Indian property before a U.S. move. To avoid U.S. taxes on worldwide income,…
Should You Stay for RSU Vesting or Return to India First?
Managing RSUs when moving from the U.S. to India depends on employment continuity and visa validity. Since most…