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.
Income Tax Act 2025 Tightens Section 234A, 234B, 234C Interest Rules on Late Payments
India's Income-tax Act 2025 maintains 1% monthly interest for late filings and advance tax defaults, replacing Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C with new numbering.
60-Day Grace Period Can End Early, Forcing H-1B Worker to Leave Despite Portability
H-1B workers must ensure transfer petitions are filed before grace periods end, as a job offer alone does…
Oracle Layoff Forces Bhubaneswar Return. Now Driving Uber with Income Backup
A former Oracle employee's transition to Uber driving in Bhubaneswar highlights why workers need liquid savings and 'hometown…
VFS Global Opens Visa Application Centre in Bhubaneswar, Boosts Eastern India Access
VFS Global opens Odisha’s first visa centre in Bhubaneswar, serving 10 countries and ending the need for residents…
10 Best States for Indian Immigrants in 2026 Highlight Jobs and Quality of Life
Virginia, California, and Texas lead the 2026 rankings for Indian immigrants as U.S. visa rules tighten and wage-weighted…
Australia Tightens Indian Student Entry with Evidence Level 3 Visa Rules Under Simplified Framework
Australia moves India to Student Visa Evidence Level 2 in 2026, easing document requirements and speeding up processing…
Automated Layoff Emails Put H-1B Workers in Employer-Sponsored Visas at Risk
Automated layoffs are creating urgent visa and health insurance crises for H-1B workers, who must navigate a 60-day…
Japan’s FY2026 LOTUS Programme Backs 1,000 Indian Phd Scholars—if They Secure Host Labs
Japan opens FY2026 LOTUS Programme for 1,000 Indian researchers. Applicants need Japanese host institutions by June 9, 2026,…
Australia Moves Indian Students to Highest-Risk Group, Tightens Subclass 500 Financial Proof
Australia moves India to the highest-risk Assessment Level 3 for student visas in 2026, mandating stricter financial checks…
SEBI Proposes Bringing Back Open Market Buybacks After Resolving Section 115QA Tax Inequity
SEBI proposes reviving open market buybacks through exchanges in 2026, citing new tax alignments that ensure equitable treatment…