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Mark Mitchell’s De-Indianise Plan Sparks Debate on H-1B Policy

Rasmussen CEO Mark Mitchell’s call to “de‑Indianise” workplaces drew accusations of racism after he criticized H‑1B hiring and highlighted large…

Visa Appointments Rescheduled by Mission India: Arrive on New Date Only

Consulates in India have mass-rescheduled H-1B and H-4 interviews due to a new online presence review, cutting daily interview capacity…

Travel Home Before Visa Stamping Expires: Re-entry and Stamp Validity

Visa stamps let you re-enter; I-94s determine how long you can stay. If your visa expires while in India, you…

Tariffs and Immigration Policy Threaten India–US Ties for Immigrants

Steep tariffs and tighter visa rules are increasing costs and visa delays for Indian students, H-1B workers, and employers. Lawmakers…

Air India admits compliance overhaul after flights without permit

Air India acknowledged VT-TQN flew nine times in November 2025 without a valid ARC or special flight permit. The lapse,…

IndiGo to Cut Flights by 5% Under Official DGCA Order

The DGCA ordered a 5% cut to IndiGo flights on December 9, 2025; IndiGo processed refunds for cancellations before December…

H-1B/H-4 Visa Cancellations in India Amid Social Vetting (Dec 2025)

Effective Dec. 15, 2025, the expanded online presence review requires social media checks for H-1B and H-4 applicants. Indian consulates,…

Indian H-1B Workers Face Job Risk as Social Media Vetting Expands

As of Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants must make social media public for consular review. Indian consulates report…