New Zealand-India FTA Opens New Visa Paths for Indians
The New Zealand-India FTA promises better study, work, and holiday visa access for Indians—but it is not in…
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…
Backlog of H-1B and H-4 Interviews Pushed to 2027 in India Under Social Media Checks
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…
India Ends Outdated Seafarer Immigration Rules for Coastal Ships
The Indian Home Ministry has eliminated traditional immigration paperwork for seafarers on domestic coastal vessels. This includes scrapping…
H-1B workers stranded in India as U.S. visa stamping delays persist
A new US requirement for social media history has caused mass interview rescheduling at Indian consulates, pushing appointments…
US Visa Interviews in India Rescheduled After Dec 24 and 26 Holidays
U.S. diplomatic missions in India will close on December 24 and 26, 2025, due to federal holiday designations.…
H-1B and H-4 Interviews Delayed to 2026: Protect Your Job
Consulates in India pushed H-1B and H-4 interviews into 2026 due to a mandatory online presence review starting…