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Travel Restrictions to India – Updates for April 23rd, 2021
India is now facing outbound travel restrictions, having opened air bubbles since the first COVID-19 wave and now being red-listed by several countries as the second wave approaches. As the number of Coronavirus cases in India has surpassed 2 lakh every day, several countries have expressed concerns about travelling to and from India. [...]
International Travel After Vaccination in 2021
Good news for all those who have been waiting impatiently to travel. Perhaps 2021 is your time. Vaccinations are underway in USA, India and other countries as we speak. And people are asking the same question. “Will international travel be possible, and if yes, when?” While there is no clarity on whether international travel [...]
India Opens Flights to the USA, UAE, France, and Germany
Good news for all travellers! The Indian Aviation Ministry has announced that India will start operating international flights to USA, France and Germany. Under this arrangement airlines from the concerned countries will be able to operate flights from & to India along with Indian carriers. I have no doubt these will be beneficial [...]
US Citizen and Immigration Services Unavailable from June 6-7th, 2020
The USCIC has announced that some of its online services may not be available from June 6th – 7th, 2020, as they are undergoing system maintenance. During this time services like the following may not be available online. Check My Case Status e-Request Change of Address online Check Case Processing Times Civil Surgeon Locator [...]
USCIS Reopens Immigration Services
Good news for immigrants to the USA. The USCIS is reopening some of its immigration services on June 4th, 2020, according to the official news release. It appears that only domestic offices (in the USA) will be opening on or after June 4th and not the ones outside of the country. Which means visa applications and interviews usually done [...]
US Allows Visitors to Extend Their Stay in US Beyond Allowed Time
If you’re a non-immigrant with a visitor or similar visa, currently in the USA, unable to return to your home country because of COVID19 situation, you may be in luck. The Department of Homeland Security has announced that non-immigrants who are currently staying in the US on visit visa (or similar visas), can apply for an [...]
Flight Cancellations due to Corona Virus Outbreak – Things to Know
The number of CoronaVirus cases is expected to go up and many are canceling their trips abroad. Most affected countries are also imposing restrictions on incoming travelers. Here’s, what should you know. India has seen a sharp rise in CoronaVirus cases as of today (March 04th, 2020), as many members from an Italian group tour [...]
Travel Insurance for Flight Cancellations due to Coronavirus
The Corona Virus outbreak is getting more serious by the day. With thousands of new cases being reported not only in China, but also with new countries like Italy and the US, getting a travel insurance plan that protects against trip cancellations might be wise. Which is the best travel insurance to cover cancellations due to CoronaVirus [...]
Travel Insurance & CoronaVirus Outbreak – Things to Know
So, the Coronavirus outbreak is now growing at an alarming rate. Many flights have been canceled to mainland China and borders are being closed. What does it mean to your trip? Here are some things to know. Will travel insurance cover canceled flights due to Coronavirus? Ideally, it should. But it depends on which travel insurance plan [...]
Is it Safe to Visit USA?
At the point of writing this, there are increased tensions between the US and the Middle East. Iran and the US have made public announcements regarding strikes post the US assassination of the Iranian commander Soleimani. However, US officials have expressed publicly through their social media handles that, it is safe to travel [...]