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.
Implications of the 2025 NSS for Immigration, India, and NRIs
The 2025 NSS centers immigration on national security, tightening border control and vetting for work, student, and family visas. India is a strategic partner but receives no migration perks. Applicants…
India Extends Free 30-Day E-Visa for Russian Tourists and Group Visas
At a New Delhi summit, India announced fee waivers for 30-day e-tourist and group tourist visas for Russian…
Global Deportations of Indians (2020–2025): Keys to Safe Mobility
From 2020–2025 deportations of Indian nationals climbed across destinations, especially the U.S., driven by unauthorized work, fraud, and…
IndiGo’s third day of mass cancellations disrupts Indian airports
New FDTL rules and an inflexible operating model triggered mass IndiGo cancellations in late 2025. November saw 1,232…
Jaishankar cites 6,000 F-1 revocations under new US policy
An April 2025 U.S. policy treating visa adjudications as national security decisions led to roughly 6,000 F-1 revocations,…
Aviation Ministry Probes Delhi Airport ATC Glitch Disrupting Flights
A November 7 AMSS software failure at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport caused nearly 700 flights to be delayed…
India-US Deportations Reach 18,822 Since 2009, MEA Data Reveal
Since 2009 India recorded 18,822 deportations from the US; 3,258 occurred in 2025. Most 2025 returns traveled on…
Should Indian Visa Holders Brace for a Broad Travel Ban?
A Dec. 4 comment by Kristi Noem spurred fears of an expanded travel ban. India is not on…
US Firms Still Sponsor H-1B Despite $100K Fee, Reports Say
A US$100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions, effective September 2025, sharply raises sponsorship costs. Big tech still hires…
No Joint Visa-On-Arrival Alliance: Thailand and Partners, 2025 Update
There is no official multilateral visa-on-arrival agreement among Thailand, Qatar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Oman. Thailand permits Indians…