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.
Amazon’s Telangana Expansion: ₹60K–₹63K Cr to Boost Cloud Jobs
Amazon Web Services announced a Hyderabad-focused cloud expansion valued at about ₹58,000 crore, tied to a $7 billion framework over 14 years. Building on three operational sites, the plan targets…
Nadella Unveils 200k+ Copilot Licenses With Indian IT Giants
Microsoft and four Indian IT giants will scale Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI across functions, potentially deploying over…
US Immigration FAQ Update: H-1B, F-1, NRIs Amid 2025 Changes
Key 2025 changes include an H-1B modernization rule, a presidential $100,000 fee for certain visa stamp cases, and…
U.S. Tightens Tourist Visas: Birth Tourism Denials for B-1/B-2
U.S. consular posts in India will more strictly deny B-1/B-2 visas when the main purpose is giving birth…
Mark Mitchell’s De-Indianise Plan Sparks Debate on H-1B Policy
Rasmussen CEO Mark Mitchell’s call to “de‑Indianise” workplaces drew accusations of racism after he criticized H‑1B hiring and…
Visa Appointments Rescheduled by Mission India: Arrive on New Date Only
Consulates in India have mass-rescheduled H-1B and H-4 interviews due to a new online presence review, cutting daily…
Travel Home Before Visa Stamping Expires: Re-entry and Stamp Validity
Visa stamps let you re-enter; I-94s determine how long you can stay. If your visa expires while in…
Tariffs and Immigration Policy Threaten India–US Ties for Immigrants
Steep tariffs and tighter visa rules are increasing costs and visa delays for Indian students, H-1B workers, and…
Air India admits compliance overhaul after flights without permit
Air India acknowledged VT-TQN flew nine times in November 2025 without a valid ARC or special flight permit.…
IndiGo to Cut Flights by 5% Under Official DGCA Order
The DGCA ordered a 5% cut to IndiGo flights on December 9, 2025; IndiGo processed refunds for cancellations…