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.
Air India Cancels Delhi–london and 10 Other Europe Routes as Airspace Closures Ripple
Air India cancels 28 international and hundreds of domestic flights for March 1 due to Middle East airspace closures and security risks. Check status before...
DGCA Advises Indian Airlines as They Suspend Middle East Flights
Indian airlines suspend Middle East flights through March 2, 2026, following regional airspace closures and DGCA safety advisories…
DHS Letter Signals Review of OPT Work Rules, Putting STEM Extensions at Risk
DHS is reevaluating the OPT and STEM work programs for international students, signaling potential cuts to work durations…
Indian Students and Skilled Workers Drive Visa Extensions in UK Health and Care
Indian nationals lead UK visa extensions in 2025, topping study, skilled work, and healthcare categories as international enrollment…
Indian Techie Faces H-1B Visa Petition as U.S. Return Plans Hit a Snag
Indian tech workers increasingly face dilemmas as H-1B visa opportunities conflict with pre-set plans to return home, highlighting…
U.S. Employers Pull H-1B Sponsorships, Leaving F-1 Students on STEM OPT in Limbo
The FY 2027 H-1B registration opens March 4, 2026, amid reports of employers withdrawing sponsorship due to new…
Finance Act 2025 Tightens Income-Tax Act 1961 Section 2(15) on Charities
India's Income-tax Act requires trusts to apply 85% of income to charitable goals and follow strict registration and…
48-Hour Free Cancellation Window Remains as DGCA Updates Ticket Refund Rules
India's DGCA introduces a 48-hour free cancellation window for direct airline bookings and stricter refund rules effective March…
Indian Consulates Run Dry as B1/b2 Visa Interview Slots Vanish
US B1/B2 visa slots for 2026 are nearly exhausted in major Indian cities, with wait times exceeding nine…
Policybazaar Sees Health Premiums Rise as Zero GST Fuels NRI Demand
India's health insurance premiums rose 27.17% in Jan 2026, driven by a 126% surge in NRI buyers and…