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.
Delhi High Court Finds Mishra’s Termination Defamatory, Orders Remedies
Delhi High Court held that unproven, stigmatizing phrases in a June 2020 termination letter were defamatory, ordered removal, a clean relieving letter, and ₹2 lakh compensation, warning that such language…
Fired at 7 a.m., Indian Entrepreneur Builds Dreamlaunch to 50K
Fired on March 13, 2025, Harshil Tomar turned Dreamlaunch from $1,000/month to $10,000 MRR and $50,000 revenue in…
Arkansas Man Seeks Visa Restoration After ICE Over Opium Perfume
After a May 3, 2025 Arkansas traffic stop, a bottle labeled “Opium” led to Kapil Raghu’s arrest; lab…
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee in San Francisco
A coalition sued October 3, 2025, to block a one-time $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025, arguing…
India e-Arrival Card for OCI Holders: What You Must Do Before March 31, 2026
Starting October 1, 2025, India’s e-Arrival Card is mandatory for most foreign visitors, but OCI holders and Indian…
TCS H-1B Wages and Layoffs Under Scrutiny by Lawmakers
Senators demanded that TCS provide detailed H-1B wage, hiring, and displacement records after the firm cut over 12,000…
Rising U.S. Visa Fees Push International Students Toward Delays
A $250 nonrefundable Visa Integrity Fee enacted under the BBB Act will apply to F-1, M-1, and J-1…
Schengen Visa Delays in 2025: Why Appointments Stretch to Months
In 2025 Schengen visa wait times ballooned as applications rose sharply and consulates remain understaffed and reliant on…
US 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs: Implications and Carve-Outs
Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will levy a 100% tariff on imported branded/patented drugs, with an exemption…
Tatkaal Passport in India: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide
Tatkaal fast-tracks passport applications for genuine urgent travel, typically completing in 1–3 working days after verification. Prepare exact…