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Uganda Considers Recognising Indian-Origin Community as Its 57th Tribe

Proposed constitutional recognition would acknowledge the community’s generations-long presence in the East African nation, decades after Idi Amin’s expulsion of

India Waives $25 Late Fee for OCI Passport Updates Until December 31

One-time relief allows OCI cardholders to update passport details without penalty; travellers can continue journeys while applications are processed PRAVASISAMWAD.COM

256 US Lawmakers Back Resolution to Designate July as Indian-American Heritage Month

Proposal led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi seeks to recognise the community’s contributions to American society and commemorate a landmark 1946

OCI Cardholders Are Not Indian Citizens, Bureau of Immigration Clarifies

Overseas Citizens of India enjoy several residency and travel benefits but remain foreign nationals, with restrictions on political rights and

Alberta Referendum Puts Indian Immigrants in Focus as Temporary Residents Face Uncertainty

Five of the 10 questions on the October 19 ballot concern immigration, access to public services and the province’s role

Indian Americans Face Growing Scrutiny as ‘Model Minority’ Image Comes Under Pressure

Immigration debates, political rhetoric and rising anti-South Asian hostility are challenging perceptions of a community long associated with professional success

Canada immigration scam targets Punjab applicants as fraudsters use AI to impersonate officials

IRCC warns applicants and newcomers against fake officials, guaranteed jobs and visa promises PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Immigration applicants in Punjab are among

US Green Card Bill Proposes Merit-Based System, Raising Questions for Indian Workers

Proposed legislation would replace several employment-based categories with a points system, while narrowing family sponsorship and ending the Diversity Visa

Canada Court Overturns ‘Unreasonable’ Visitor Visa Refusal for Three Indian Applicants

Federal Court orders fresh review after visa officer failed to properly consider financial evidence submitted by applicants PRAVASISAMWAD.COM The Federal

Canada updates citizenship forms: What Indians applying by descent need to know

New IRCC forms provide clearer rules on proving a Canadian parent’s physical presence before passing citizenship to a child born