U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot: Four Countries Added to $15,000 Requirement
From Aug 20, 2025, the Visa Bond Pilot requires some B1/B2 applicants from four overstay nations to post…
Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption
An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview…
H-1B Fee Hike Targets U.S. Firms More Than Indian Giants
Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires.…
NRI Return After 25 Years: A Wealthy Couple’s Homecoming
A couple in the US with net worth ₹56 crore plans to return to India after 25 years,…
Understanding Indian Tax Residency for Returning H-1B Professionals
A Reddit post from an Indian H-1B worker with an approved I-140 sparked debate about staying in the…
TCS Emphasizes Minimal Onsite H-1B Dependence, With Flexible Model
TCS secured 5,505 H-1B approvals but reports only about 500 onsite in the U.S. Its offshore-heavy model and…
Digital Disembarkation Card for Foreign Nationals: 72-hour Submission
India now requires foreign nationals, including OCIs, to submit an e-Arrival Card before arrival. File online up to…
Child OCI Status After Parental Renunciation: Eligibility and Impacts
Renouncing Indian citizenship does not by itself revoke a child’s OCI. However, if a parent who is an…
SC Slams UNHCR Refugee Cards in India, Not Legally Enforceable
The Supreme Court held on October 6, 2025 that UNHCR Refugee Cards do not grant enforceable legal rights…
India Implements E-Arrival Card Within 72 Hours Before Arrival During Six-Month Transition Period
India has fully implemented a mandatory digital e-Arrival Card for all international travelers, including OCI holders. Forms must…
OCI for a Minor in the UK: Key Document and Custody Requirements
UK families should submit a complete online OCI application for minors with both parents’ passports, the child’s full…
ESOPs vs RSUs: Taxation for Indians returning from abroad
ESOPs trigger salary tax at exercise (FMV minus exercise price) and capital gains at sale; RSUs trigger salary…
NRIs with Indian Passports: Indian Address for Police Verification?
NRIs must list a verifiable Indian address tied to a police station for passport renewals, reissues, and PCCs…
Surrender Your Indian Passport After U.S. Citizenship: Practical Guide
After U.S. naturalization, you must surrender your Indian passport immediately via the Government of India Passport portal and…