India adds Kochi, Calicut and Ahmedabad to Visa-on-Arrival network for UAE nationals
Indian missions worldwide resume tourist-visa processing for Chinese nationals
USCIS sets 1 January 2026 fee increases; Indian applicants face higher costs
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Ex-Chennai consular officer claims 80-90 % of H-1B cases from India were fraudulent
A podcast published on 23 November features former US consular officer Mahvash Siddiqui describing the H-1B programme as “industrialised fraud,” claiming up to 90 % of Indian cases she saw in Chennai two decades ago involved forged documents. The comments, though anecdotal, risk sharpening US political focus on Indian visa applicants and could lead to stricter scrutiny at consulates and onshore compliance audits.
Chandigarh immigration firm booked for ₹9.8 lakh Luxembourg work-visa scam
Police in Chandigarh have booked the owner and staff of World Walk Immigration for allegedly swindling six residents out of nearly ₹10 lakh by promising fake Luxembourg work visas. The case highlights ongoing risks posed by unregistered visa agents and underscores the need for due diligence and employee education on legitimate migration channels.
Mumbai Airport Handles Record 1,033 Flights in a Single Day
CSMIA processed 1,033 flights on 21 November, its highest ever, signalling surging demand but also growing congestion at India’s financial gateway. Business travellers should brace for slot scarcity and longer buffers until Navi Mumbai airport goes live.
ATC Glitch at Delhi Airport Triggers Nationwide Flight Delays
A software fault at Delhi’s ATC tower led to cascading delays across India on 22 November, disrupting over 50,000 passengers and exposing systemic weaknesses just as winter fog season begins.