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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.
U.S. Tightens H-1B Rules as Interview Slots in India Move Into 2027
DHS is replacing the H-1B lottery with weighted selection for FY 2027, while Indian consular appointments are delayed until 2027 due to new social media vetting. Employers face higher costs…
U.S. H-1B Rule Change Drives Reverse Brain Drain as Uscis Shifts
The U.S. has overhauled the H-1B visa system by prioritizing high salaries and imposing a $100,000 fee. These…
Winter Storm Fern Forces Air India to Cancel New York Flights Through January 26
Air India canceled New York and Newark flights for Jan 25–26 due to Winter Storm Fern. With 13,000+…
Phuket International Airport Nipah Virus Outbreak Department of Disease Control Tightens Screening
Phuket has intensified health screenings for passengers from India due to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal.…
India Capital Gains Tax, Filing Deadlines, Core Structural Difference
Investors must prepare for the April 15, 2026, U.S. tax deadline, focusing on complex cross-border capital gains rules…
Delegation of Canadian University Presidents to Visit India to Reverse…
A delegation of 21 Canadian university presidents will travel to India in February 2026 to rebuild educational ties…
Foundation for Aviation Safety Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Ahmedabad Failures
Safety advocates have presented evidence to the US Senate suggesting the Air India Boeing 787 that crashed in…
South Korean Woman Says Groped in Manual Frisking Bengaluru Air India SATS
A ground staff employee at Bengaluru Airport was arrested for sexually harassing a passenger under the guise of…
Trump Sees Good Deal in U.S. India Trade at World Economic Forum Davos
President Trump signaled a breakthrough in U.S.-India trade relations at Davos, predicting a 'good deal' is imminent. The…
Trump, Davos, H-1B Meet with Top Indian Ceos Over Trade Tariffs
The U.S. is implementing a wage-weighted H-1B lottery system starting February 2026, favoring high-paid roles. During a Davos…