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.
Leading U.S. Visa Sponsors for 2026: Amazon, Microsoft, Google
Top tech and consulting firms remain primary H‑1B sponsors for 2026, led by Amazon’s 12,439 FY2025 approvals. Focus on specialized AI, cloud, and R&D roles, strengthen credentials, and prepare backup…
Flight Delay Costs H-1B Chennai Interview: Missed Slot, Reapply Fees
A delayed flight caused an H-1B applicant to miss a Chennai interview and be recorded as a no-show,…
US Student Visa Denial: Missing Father’s Job Letter Costs Applicant
An F-1 applicant was denied after not presenting a father's employer letter, despite sufficient funds. Officers prioritize verifiable,…
Trump’s Rice Tariff Warning: Impacts on India–U.S. Trade and Immigrants
President Trump’s Dec. 9 warning about possible tariffs on Indian rice, paired with a $12 billion farm package,…
Rural North Carolina Nephrologist Stuck by New $100k H-1B Fee
A new $100,000 surcharge on certain H‑1B filings stranded nephrologist Vijaya Chelikani in Hyderabad, imperiling kidney care for…
India Can Support Five Big Airlines to Boost Competition
India’s aviation minister called for more competition, saying the country can support five big carriers. He highlighted IndiGo…
Trump Moves to Impose Fresh Tariffs on Indian Rice
Following growers' complaints that cheap Asian rice is undercutting US prices, President Trump floated new tariffs on Indian…
Aviation Minister vows strict action to set example over IndiGo
After FDTL rules took effect Dec. 1, IndiGo did not adjust crew schedules, causing 2,100+ cancellations. Regulators opened…
Chinese Embassy to Launch Online Visa Window for Indians on Dec 22
On December 22, 2025, China’s embassy in India will launch an online visa application portal for Indians, enabling…
Civil Aviation Ministry Ignored Warnings on IndiGo, Sparking Inquiry
After warnings about crew readiness, IndiGo cancelled at least 2,000 flights (over 586,000 tickets) from December 1–7, 2025…