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.
Serbia visa delays derail India’s chessboxing hopes at championship
Eleven Indian athletes missed the World Chessboxing Championship after short-stay visas filed September 2, 2025, remained unissued through the September 23–29 event, costing rankings, sponsorship chances, and competitive momentum.
Youth dies after Rs 9 lakh visa fraud in Moga; 3 booked
After alleged visa fraud totaling Rs 9 lakh, 26-year-old Gaganjit Singh died by suicide; Moga police charged three…
If Not the US, Where Do Indian Students Now Study Abroad?
In 2025 Germany overtook the U.S. as the top choice for Indian students, driven by low public fees,…
Keir Starmer Rules Out Easing Visa Norms for India in Trade Push
Keir Starmer confirmed the July 2025 India–UK trade deal contains no visa expansions for Indian nationals. The agreement…
India Expels Muslims, including Citizens, After Kashmir Violence
After a Pahalgam attack, India’s Operation Sindoor and an MHA 30‑day verification led to reported expulsions of over…
Bridging AI Talent: Tapping India’s Workforce Beyond Visa Barriers
Rising H‑1B costs and tighter U.K. residency rules are driving companies to hire India’s AI talent remotely. With…
Canada’s Revised Border Bill: New Asylum Rules for Indians
Bill C-2, tabled June 3, 2025, would create a retroactive one-year bar for asylum claims after June 24,…
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot: Four Countries Added to $15,000 Requirement
From Aug 20, 2025, the Visa Bond Pilot requires some B1/B2 applicants from four overstay nations to post…
Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption
An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview…
H-1B Fee Hike Targets U.S. Firms More Than Indian Giants
Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires.…