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.
Health Conditions That Could Block a U.S. Visa (B1/B2) in 2025
2025 guidance keeps a narrow CDC disease list for visa refusals and stresses treatment-first outcomes. New scrutiny examines whether chronic conditions could create long-term care costs without sufficient funds or…
Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean
Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may…
Does Hypertension Affect a B1/B2 Visa or Extension?
Controlled high blood pressure does not bar B1/B2 visa issuance or extensions when the condition is stable and…
India–Singapore DTAA: Capital Gains, Residency, NRI Startup Reliefs
The 2025 India–Singapore DTAA upholds post-2019 rules: most capital gains from Indian shares held by Singapore residents are…
India–UAE DTAA 2025: NRIs, Remittances, and Tax Rules Explained
The India–UAE DTAA protects UAE-based Indians from double taxation if they remain non-resident in India (under 182 days)…
India–Latin America Tax and Visa Cooperation 2025: New Frontiers
India expanded DTAA-based cooperation across Latin America in 2025, with Brazil central to reduced withholding, academic exemptions, and…
Article 20: Indian Students’ Scholarships Exempt From Australian Tax
Under Article 20 of the India–Australia DTAA, foreign-sourced scholarships and training allowances paid from India are typically exempt…
Navigating India–Japan DTAA and SSA: Tax Reliefs for Tech Pros
The India–Japan DTAA and SSA protect cross-border Indian workers and students from double taxation and duplicate pension contributions.…
SSA Between India and Canada: Pension Protection and Totalisation
Effective August 1, 2015, the India–Canada SSA prevents double pension contributions for assignments up to 60 months, allows…
DTAA and SSA Benefits for Indians Working in Germany: Tax & Pensions
India–Germany DTAA and SSA protect Indian workers and students from double taxation and double pension payments. Key features:…