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.
India’s Immigration System Under Strain: Triple Passport Scandals
Authorities allege Sameer Lakhaani used forged Indian documents to obtain Portuguese and then British passports, exposing systemic identity verification gaps. Arrested at Mumbai airport, he faces multiple charges while investigators…
India Expands UAE Visa-on-Arrival to Nine Airports Nationwide
India widened its VoA to nine airports for UAE nationals who previously held an Indian e-Visa or sticker…
Maximizing December Travel Savings: Flights, Hotels, and Local Trips
To save on December U.S. travel, pick early‑to‑mid‑month dates, book India–US flights 6–10 weeks ahead, use price alerts…
December Travel Docs for F-1 Students, H-1B Professionals
Holiday travel to the U.S. requires early, organized document preparation. F‑1 students need timely I‑20 signatures; H‑1B professionals…
December U.S. Travel Guide: Best Cities, Attractions, and Budget Tips
Peak December travel to the U.S. requires early booking (6–10 weeks), complete documents (I‑20, I‑797, EAD, sealed visa…
December Winter Storms Disrupt U.S. Travel for International Travelers
December winter storms heighten travel risk for international passengers. Avoid snow‑heavy hubs, schedule longer layovers (8–10 hours for…
Withdraw 25% Tariff on Indian Russian Oil to Boost Immigration
An extra 25% U.S. tariff raised certain Indian goods' duties to 50%. After India cut Russian crude imports…
India Tops U.S. International Students Again as Enrollments Rise
For 2024–2025 India leads U.S. international enrollments with 363,019 students (up 10%), about 31% of 1.177 million total.…
Air India presses for Xinjiang airspace amid mounting financial woes
Air India wants New Delhi to ask China for Xinjiang corridor access to cut costly detours caused by…
Fraud Concerns Prompt Visa Cancellations Targeting India and Bangladesh
Bill C-12 proposes mass visa-cancellation powers to counter fraud and crises. IRCC internal notes highlight India and Bangladesh…