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US optimistic about progress in trade talks with India; deal a priority: State DeptThe US is optimistic about trade negotiations with India, with a bilateral trade deal remaining a priority for the Trump administration. St...- The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
- Govt amends immigration rules: 180-day registration window relaxed, online appeals introducedNew rules for foreigners in India are now in effect. Those on visas for 180 days or less must register before their visa expires to stay lo...
- Wild West! Indian students wary of smoking guns in US jobsIndian students in the US are now rigorously vetting employers before accepting job offers. This caution stems from heightened scrutiny of ...
- Indian students can’t start working in US without a EAD authorisation even if they have confirmed job offer; Know the US immigration lawIndian students studying in the USA on an F1 visa need specific authorization to work. This authorization comes from an Employment Authoriz...
- Balle balle & bullied ballot? Record number of voters is cause for cheer, but concerns over why many of them voted lingerIn a remarkable turn of events, the latest elections in multiple Indian states and a Union Territory showcased an unprecedented voter turno...
- No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
- How priority dates and cross-chargeability affect your Green Card timelineIndian nationals working in the U.S. often face long waits for green cards due to visa quotas. A priority date determines one's place in li...
- Supreme Court to begin final hearing of pleas challenging legality of CAA from May 5The Supreme Court of India has scheduled the final hearing for petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) to commenc...
- Global real estate transparency push tightens compliance for Indian HNIsWealthy Indians with foreign properties are preparing for new tax rules. From 2029, Indian tax authorities will gain significant insight in...
- Indian HNIs with overseas properties weigh compliance under new OECD auto-exchange rulesIndian high-net-worth individuals holding overseas properties are preparing for new OECD automatic exchange rules, granting tax authorities...
- Canada’s visa backlog grows; Indians wait over three months for visitor approvals, 2.9 lakh stuck in citizenship queueIndian applicants face the longest wait times for Canadian visitor visas, averaging 99 days, with super visas taking 169 days. While IRCC's...
- Portugal doubles citizenship timeline: Lisbon citizenship moat turns HNIs to friendlier climesPortugal has doubled the time for foreigners to get citizenship to ten years. This impacts wealthy Indians seeking EU passports. Europe's a...
- Lost or damaged your OCI card? Here’s what to doIf you've lost or damaged your OCI card, prompt action is crucial. Begin by filing a police report if lost, then apply online for a duplica...
- Beyond H-1B: How EB-5 paves a new path for Indian professionalsIndian Americans have risen to significant positions in the U.S. political and corporate landscapes. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program of...
- 26-year-old techie’s dilemma: Canadian citizenship or Rs 41 LPA hybrid job in India?A 26-year-old Indian techie working in Canada faces a tough decision between staying in Canada for citizenship or returning to India for a ...
- US president Joe Biden may consider changes to legal immigration processMost H-1B workers face decades-long wait times for their green cards to get approved. Indians account for nearly 70% of the H-1B visas that...
- Notify rules within two months of enactment of acts, delay defeats purpose: Cabinet Secretary ticks off ministriesThe letter does not mention the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) by name, but rules under the law have yet to be framed even aft...
- Amit Shah on NRC: It can’t be done in secrecy. We haven’t decided yet, need cabinet approvalsShah said no Indian citizen needs to fear from the Citizenship Act or NRC. No minority community would be adversely affected by the impleme...
- From Grenada to St Lucia, where the Modis, Choksis, Mallyas of India escape toThe citizenship programs offered by many Caribbean Islands give the super-rich an opportunity to acquire a new nationality.
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