'Phone completely inactive, haven't heard...': US visa holder denied entry at Los Angeles airport, held by CBP, family left without contact for daysA B1/B2 visa holder was denied entry at LAX and has been held by CBP for days, with family unable to contact him. Reports suggest a possibl...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
US death tax trap: Uncle Sam's wealth puzzle leaves rich Indians worried for their kidsRich Indian families are racing to shield booming US stock portfolios from America’s 40% inheritance tax, but face complex FEMA and LRS hur...
27 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
More red, white & blues for green card applicantsNew United States immigration rules will create more procedural hurdles for Indian professionals and students seeking permanent residency. ...
24 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- Israel hits Lebanon as Hezbollah says Iran won't abandon group
Hezbollah said its chief Naim Qassem had received a message from Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, saying the latest proposal through...
23 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
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...
19 May, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
French citizen on tourist Visa ran restaurant for 15 years in Karnataka, gets ‘leave India’ notice by FRRO Officer via WhatsApp; HC upholds itA French national ran a restaurant in Karnataka for 15 years on a tourist visa. The Karnataka High Court upheld a 'Leave India' notice issu...
13 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under ICE scanner for OPT fraudUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified 10,000 foreign students, including some from India, misusing the Optional Pract...
13 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
BLS International loses key contract in UAE; Indian Embassy appoints new firmBLS International has lost its UAE consular services contract, with Alhind Tours and Travels set to take over passport, visa and related se...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Immigrants in a spot as US looks to vet old green card approvalsUSCIS director Joseph B Edlow this weekend said the agency will reopen old cases to vet Biden-era green cards for fraud. This comes amid ti...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
India to issue tourist visas for Chinese nationals 5 yrs after Galwan clashIndia has updated rules for Chinese tourists, Buddhist pilgrims, and diplomats. This comes after the Galwan clashes and aims to facilitate ...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
No campus housing? Key renting rules for Indian students in the USIndian students pursuing education in the US on F1, M1, or J1 visas often face challenges securing off-campus housing. Landlords typically ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini blacklisted for visa violation, say govt sourcesFrancesca Orsini, a prominent figure in Hindi studies, faced an unexpected turn of events upon her arrival in India, where she was denied e...
21 Oct, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
American citizens detained in Assam for violating visa conditionsSources further mentioned that the duo was accused of propagating Christianity, despite being in India on tourist visas. Tourist visas do n...
05 Feb, 2024, 02.55 PM IST
E-visas to blacklisted Afghans after due checksThe government will take a call on granting emergency visas to Afghan nationals blacklisted for visa violations in the past based on the se...
21 Aug, 2021, 07.38 AM IST
MEA raises issue of violations of visa and lockdown by Tablighis with EmbassiesMore than 1,300 Tablighi workers from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are put under quarantine and are likely to face action f...
04 Apr, 2020, 12.37 PM IST
India to pursue violation of visa, tax status by US SchoolIndia has conveyed to the US its decision to pursue with the alleged violations of tax laws and visa status by some of its staff in America...
24 Mar, 2014, 07.32 PM IST
- US panel asks Govt not to issue visa to Modi
A US govt advisory agency has asked the State Department not to reverse its decision to deny a tourist visa to Gujarat CM Narendra Modi for...
09 Jul, 2008, 12.16 PM IST