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 Expels Muslims, including Citizens, After Kashmir Violence
After a Pahalgam attack, India’s Operation Sindoor and an MHA 30‑day verification led to reported expulsions of over 1,800 people to Bangladesh. Human Rights Watch and Fortify Rights document arrests,…
Bridging AI Talent: Tapping India’s Workforce Beyond Visa Barriers
Rising H‑1B costs and tighter U.K. residency rules are driving companies to hire India’s AI talent remotely. With…
Canada’s Revised Border Bill: New Asylum Rules for Indians
Bill C-2, tabled June 3, 2025, would create a retroactive one-year bar for asylum claims after June 24,…
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…