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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.
Ministry of Labour Says No Work Permit Officials at Juba International Airport
South Sudan Ministry of Labour warns that no work permit services are authorized at Juba Airport; all applications must go through official ministry offices.
H-1B Visa Stamping Dates Open in India. Immigration Expert Advises Against US Travel
H-1B visa stamping slots in India remain scarce. Experts warn workers not to leave the U.S. solely for…
Indian Travelers Seek UK Visa to Unlock Europe. but Multiple-Entry Visa Rules Still Apply
Indian travelers can use a UK visa for entry to countries like Serbia and Albania in 2026, but…
Canada Tightens Study Permits and Financial Proof, Narrowing Post-Graduation Work Path
Canada tightens student visa rules for 2026, raising financial bars and slashing permit targets, leading to record rejection…
May 2026 Visa Bulletin Warns India’s EB-5 Unreserved Final Action Date May Retrogress
India EB-5 unreserved date stays May 1, 2022 in May 2026 Bulletin. Officials warn of retrogression while reserved…
Indian Citizenship by Descent Under Citizenship Act of 1955 Complicates Dual Passports
Foreign-born Indian minors must choose one nationality within six months of turning 18 or lose Indian citizenship automatically…
Export Duty Refund Allowed as Fresh Claim Under Section 54 of CGST Act
Exporters can refile GST refund claims after a rejection if they remain within the 2-year limit under Section…
U.S. Tax System Layers Federal Income Tax, State Tax, and Social Security Withholding
A guide to the multi-layered U.S. tax system, explaining federal and state income taxes, payroll deductions, and tax…
Small Businesses Must Disclose Investments on ITR-4 Under Presumptive Taxation for AY 2026-27
India's CBDT updates ITR-4 for 2026-27, adding a mandatory investment disclosure field for taxpayers using the simplified presumptive…
Ministry of Home Affairs Revises OCI Application Fees at VFS Global Centers
OCI application fees remain unchanged in April 2026. New registrations cost $275 plus fees, while online passport updates…