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.
Should Indian Visa Holders Brace for a Broad Travel Ban?
A Dec. 4 comment by Kristi Noem spurred fears of an expanded travel ban. India is not on the current list. The June 2025 ban covers 19 countries, and H‑1B…
US Firms Still Sponsor H-1B Despite $100K Fee, Reports Say
A US$100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions, effective September 2025, sharply raises sponsorship costs. Big tech still hires…
No Joint Visa-On-Arrival Alliance: Thailand and Partners, 2025 Update
There is no official multilateral visa-on-arrival agreement among Thailand, Qatar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Oman. Thailand permits Indians…
Jaishankar: Trump H-1B fee hike shows double standards; net losers
S. Jaishankar criticized U.S. H‑1B reforms after a Sept. 2025 rule requiring a $100,000 one‑time fee for new…
Viral Lawyer’s Call to Leave India Sparks Debate on Citizenship
Pranay Maheshwari’s viral call to “Leave India, Give Up Citizenship” provoked nationwide debate about emigration, identity, and policy.…
Air India flew an A320 eight times with expired ARC
A 164-seat Airbus A320 flew eight commercial sectors without a valid ARC on Nov. 24–25, 2025. Air India…
UK Global Talent and High Potential Visas Attract Indian Professionals
Indian applicants increasingly favor the Global Talent and HPI visas in 2025 for their no-sponsorship entry, flexible work…
US Visa Wait Times for Indians Fall Sharply in 2025
F-1 wait times in India fell significantly in late 2025—New Delhi at 0.5 months, Chennai at 3 months—thanks…
MCC Notice: NRI Nationality Conversion for NEET PG Counselling 2025
MCC requires candidates changing from Indian to NRI for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 to email all documents…
Elon Musk Endorses Skilled Immigration: Indian Talent Drives Growth
Elon Musk praised Indian talent and urged preserving the H-1B visa with targeted reforms to stop fraud and…