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Saudi Arabia Halts One-Year Visas for 14 Nations, Including India, Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has banned one-year multiple-entry visas for 14 countries, including India and Pakistan, from February 1, 2025, to curb illegal Hajj pilgrimages. Travelers must now obtain single-entry visas valid…
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Trump Administration Eyes Stricter Rules for Work Programs Used by Students
The Trump administration plans to tighten U.S. work programs like OPT and CPT for foreign students, citing oversight flaws, fraud,…
NRI Deposits Jump 43% to $13.33 Billion in 2024, Showing Confidence in India
NRI deposits surged 43% to $13.33 billion in April-December 2024, reflecting rising confidence in India's economy. Key factors include attractive…
TikTok Used by Smugglers to Lure Indian Migrants Across US-Canada Border
Human smugglers, or "coyotes," are using TikTok to lure Indian migrants for illegal U.S.-Canada crossings, charging up to $5,000. Smugglers…
Sikh Communities Worry as Sanctuaries Lose Protection Under Trump Rule
The 2025 policy ending U.S. sanctuary protections for worship places has alarmed Sikh communities, fearing immigration raids at gurdwaras. This…
Sandeep Singh Arrested in India After US Deportation for Murder Charges
Two Indian cousins, wanted for murder, were arrested in Punjab upon deportation from the US. Part of 116 deportees, their…
Trump Administration Steps Up Deportations, Straining US-India Relations
The U.S., under Trump’s second term, intensifies deportations of undocumented Indian nationals, straining U.S.-India relations. Policies include expedited removals, targeting…
Costa Rica to Host Indian Migrants Deported Under US Repatriation Deal
Costa Rica agreed to accept 200 migrants, including Indians, deported by the US under a new repatriation deal. The move,…
U.S. Mission to India Updates Visa Rules, Centralizes Key Processes
The U.S. Mission to India has updated nonimmigrant visa processing starting January 2025, centralizing appointments by visa type and revising…