The immigration rules for Green Card holders and US visa holders have a new update every other day. Other than the Green Card wait time being stretched up to 179 years for H1B visa professionals, the new change to Form I-864 has raised a new wave of concerns in the US. The updated Form I-864 makes Green Card sponsors’ credit information easily accessible, thereby putting their finances and assets under scrutiny, effective August 31, 2026.

What is the latest Green Card news?

USCIS has revised Form I-864 that US citizens and immigrants use as the Affidavit of Support to sponsor immediate family members for a Green Card. USCIS started accepting the new Form I-864 for applications made on or after August 31, 2026. No grace period for the previous edition. The revised form comes with a privacy release that USCIS can use at its discretion to seek Green Card sponsors’ credit information from consumer reporting agencies.

Use of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support 

Form I-864 helps USCIS officers assess your financial capacity to support a family member whom you sponsor for a Green Card and whether the sponsored member would come under the public charge rule. The updated form tightens the Green Card sponsorship process. Privacy Release, a new addition to the form, authorizes USCIS to directly get insights on your credit history and dig more into your financial capacity. Precisely, your credit-related information will now determine whether you can sponsor a family member for lawful permanent residence in USA.

Who new Form I-864 with Privacy Release impacts

Privacy Release being a key change in Form I-864, sponsors with a credit freeze are likely to take a hit from the new Green Card rule. A credit freeze with credit-reporting agencies helps consumers prevent the opening of unauthorized accounts in their name. However, it does not erase their credit history. “If sponsors have a credit or security freeze on their consumer or credit reports, USCIS may not be able to access the financial information that they need to evaluate a sponsor’s eligibility as per Form I-864. To avoid facing a delay or rejection, sponsors should act immediately to remove a credit or security freeze,” said the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA).

What credit score Green Card sponsors require

In the 24 August 2026 revision of Form I-864, USCIS has not ruled in a credit score threshold for Green Card sponsorship in the family-based category. Neither minimum nor maximum credit score has been specified, according to immigration experts. There is yet no clarity what disqualifying aspects USCIS would derive from a sponsor’s credit-related information. Whether a previous bankruptcy or a missed payment would be treated as a disqualifier – is yet unknown. Immigration attorneys are trying to know how USCIS will use the credit-related insights that it can now directly obtain from credit bureaus.

New Form I-864 does not change income requirement

Other sponsorship requirements including a sponsor’s annual household income remain unchanged in Form I-864.

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Indian-origin women of color have been on a winning streak, from the C-suite to artificial intelligence to beauty pageants. Be it a test of beauty or brains, they are scoring high and setting new standards with their talent. While 5 Indian-origin girls are racing for America’s Top Young Scientist title 2026 as finalists, 18-year-old Kiran Reddy is proudly boasting her crown as Miss Teen USA 2026.

Who is Kiran Reddy, Miss Teen USA in 2026?

Kiran Reddy is an Indian American teen from the US state of Georgia. She won the Miss Teen USA title and wore the crown on August 26 at the grand finale held in Miami. In July 2026, she became the first Indian-origin contestant to win the Miss Georgia Teen title and represent her state in the national beauty pageant. She prides herself on being a role model for girls born to non-white immigrants and quietly carrying the legacy of Nina Davuluri, the first Indian American to win the Miss USA title in 2013.

“It is heartwarming to see the first world’s changing perception of Indian beauty (which was earlier seen as brown globally). There was a time when South Asians were barred from becoming US citizens as they were not “White’. For the same reason, Kala Bagai and a few other Indian immigrants were stripped of their American citizenship in 1923. These days Indian Americans of color (brown) are shining bright in different walks of life, from Chef Priyanka Naik to CEO Kruti Patel Goyal. Precisely, brown is the new white,” said Sourav Agarwal, Senior Editor of Travel Beats.

2026 Miss Teen USA winner’s career goals

Instead of resting on her new laurels, Kiran Reddy is heading to pursue her passion – medicine. One of her goals is to build a career in women’s health and specialize in gynecology. She has enrolled to the University of Georgia where she will be studying on a pre-med track. She graduated as valedictorian of Coffee High School’s Class of 2026 in Douglas.

She owes her passion for medicine to her physician father. Her father’s medical practice with professional integrity sowed the seeds of her interest in medicine. While volunteering in the labor and delivery wing of Coffee Regional Medical Center, her interest deepened further and turned into a determination to make it big in women’s health care. She also aims to provide prenatal care to underprivileged women in developing nations.

Miss Teen USA Kiran Reddy’s community service

She has earned admiration for her academic excellence and community service alike. She has volunteered at local elementary schools and read out stories to students. She has unconditionally offered service to residents of Lakeside Senior Living Center. She also organized fund-raising charity programs for Alzheimer’s awareness. “It’s never been about the title. It’s never been about the crown. It’s about the impact,” said Kiran in a media interview. With the Miss Teen USA title 2026, she aims to make a positive impact on others.

This news story is part of our continued series of Indian Diaspora’s inspiring journey and achievements. Travel Beats is a subsidiary of IndianEagle.com, the most trusted air-ticketing partner of Indians and Americans. Best Indian Eagle deals make flights from USA to India and other countries affordable, irrespective of routes and travel dates.

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If you are planning a trip to Mumbai in or after October 2026, your arrival airport may change and you should keep a lookout on this. Over 30% of international operations are likely to shift from CSMI Airport to the newly built Navi Mumbai Airport in phases. The shifting of some international flights is intended to make space for the long-pending redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Mumbai Airport (BOM).

When Mumbai Airport flights shift to Navi Mumbai?

Some international flight operations would move from Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2 to Navi Mumbai (NMI) starting October 1, 2026. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) is looking to transfer nearly half of domestic traffic movements from Terminal 1 to T2, because the domestic T1 is scheduled to undergo redevelopment in January 2027. Reportedly, MIAL held a meeting with major airlines and asked them to shift at least one-third of their BOM flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport.

What about your existing booking for Mumbai      

You must stay alert if Mumbai BOM Airport is the origin or destination in your existing reservation for scheduled travel in October 2026. The airline you have booked your travel on will notify you about the terminal change or airport change on time, if your departure or arrival flight shifts from Mumbai Airport to the new Navi Mumbai Airport. You should keep an eye on the email inbox for notifications from the airline and/or your travel-booking partner. However, it is too early to expect any update from airlines now.

CSMIA flights shift: Upcoming changes for travelers

Since major airlines will divide their operations between the two Mumbai airports, some flights to and from Mumbai may not show up for CSMI Airport starting mid-September or October 1, 2026. Don’t worry! You can search for flights to Navi Mumbai (NMI) from USA or any other country on IndianEagle.com, the most trusted air-ticketing partner of Indian Diaspora. Learn more about flying to and from Navi Mumbai Airport, a world-class gateway to India.

Not only international flights, Mumbai Airport will also move one-third of its domestic operations from T1 to T2, starting October 23, 2026. Among Indian carriers, Akasa Air has already relocated its operations from T1 to Terminal 2. From October 23, you must check the airline email or call the airline and get the latest terminal update for your departure flight before leaving for Mumbai CSMI Airport.

Which terminal Air India operates from at Mumbai Airport?

Air India operates both domestic and international flights from Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2 (BOM). As of today, very little information is available regarding whether some Air India flights from Mumbai to JFK, Newark, London, and Singapore will shift from CSMIA to NMIA in October. Indian Eagle that offers unbeatable flight deals from Mumbai to USA, Canada, the UK, and the UAE is trying to contact Air India. We will keep updating this space from time to time.

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Getting from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport in just 15 minutes would be possible in the near future. Today, plans have been revealed for the new O’Hare Flyer train service from the Loop to ORD Airport – and it will transport you much faster than the Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line service.

O’Hare Flyer Train to ORD in 15 minutes

The upcoming faster way to get from ORD Terminal 2 to downtown is the new O’Hare Flyer Express, a new-tech battery-electric train planned for $2.25 billion. To be running on dedicated tracks (using the existing freight rail rights-of-way), it would depart the Loop, a new downtown station in Chicago, every 15 minutes. The privately-funded project is at the development stage and will take off later in 2027 or early in 2028.

Which airlines operate from Terminal 2 at O’Hare Airport?

Air Canada, JetBlue Airways, United Express, and United Airlines (select flights) operate from Terminal 2, one of the international terminals at ORD. Alaska Airlines and select Delta flights do also operate from the same terminal.

• Air Canada: All departures and arrivals
• JetBlue: All inbound and outbound flights
• United Express: All domestic flight operations

How to transfer from Terminal 2 to Terminal 5 in ORD Airport?

You can get from T2 to T5 both airside and landside. Many connecting travelers transfer to Terminal 5 where major airlines operate international flights from Chicago to India and other countries. The Airport Transit System (free automated train) operates 24 hours outside the secure area and connects to T5 in about 10 minutes. You can also take the airside shuttle bus to T5 from Terminal 1 Concourse B, without needing to clear TSA security. T1, T2, and T3 are inter-connected within the secure airside area.

Downtown Chicago to ORD Airport: How long it takes currently

Currently, public transportation takes 30 minutes to 60 minutes to get you from downtown to O’Hare Airport in Chicago depending on the time of the day and traffic. ORD International Airport is nearly 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.

What is the best way to get from O’Hare Airport to downtown Chicago now?

Most people recommend the CTA Blue Line, a rapid transit train, as the best, fastest and safest service between the airport and downtown in Chicago, currently. The 27-mile long Blue Line operates 24 hours a day between the airport and Forest Park through downtown. The Blue Line train halts at the O’Hare station that directly connects to ORD Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

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Big news for international travelers flying out of India! The stamping of physical boarding passes by immigration officers will be annulled for them, effective September 1, 2026. Taking international flights from India will not even require them to carry physical boarding passes through the departure process.  The government of India’s immigration bureau has directed all international airports across the country to digitize the departure process further.

Indian airports to accept e-boarding passes for international flights

Physical boarding passes are out and electronic boarding passes are in, starting 1 September. Once you receive an e-boarding pass on your smartphone via email or WhatsApp after online check-in, you can present it to the immigration officer along with your passport. No stamping, practically.

Benefits of e-boarding pass for international flights   

The fewer the travel documents, the lesser the inconvenience. Digital e-boarding passes will minimize the hassles of airport paperwork, which is crucial for smooth international departure.

Incorrect or improper stamping of boarding passes does often cause inconvenience for airlines, as it makes the reading of paper boarding passes difficult. Such instances continue to be reported, according to the Bureau of Immigration. Electronic boarding passes require no immigration stamp.

E-boarding passes are far safer than physical ones. Paper boarding passes have the risk of being lost or misplaced during travel. Some travelers recklessly dispose or discard their physical boarding passes after international travel, thereby making their personal information and other crucial details vulnerable in the hands of fraudsters.

No boarding pass immigration stamp: What it means

It makes no change to the pre-boarding procedure for international flights taking off in India. You still need to complete airport check-in, undergo security screening, and get mandatory immigration clearance for outbound travel. The pre-departure process is still the same at Indian airports for international travelers. India’s new boarding pass rule 2026 only removes a physical step from immigration formalities – and it is a time saver.

Next big change in Indian aviation

“Another big change is yet to come in Indian aviation after immigration stamping of boarding passes is scrapped starting in September 2026. The bureau of immigration officials stated that a pilot project is underway to eliminate the stamping of immigration entry and exit for Indian nationals. The pilot project is expected to roll out soon,” said Sourav Agarwal, Senior Editor for travel news at IndianEagle.com, the most trusted air-ticketing partner of Indians and Americans.

Does India ban paper boarding passes for international flyers?

Physical boarding passes are not being eliminated out and out. Rather, it will be optional for international travelers departing India to display paper or digital boarding passes for immigration formalities. The only new change is that boarding passes need no immigration stamp for outbound international travel on or after September 1, 2026.

Some senior citizens, among travelers, find it easier to handle physical documents than to use smart phones every now and then. A printed boarding pass comes in handy for them in such events as poor network, dead battery, and screen damage.

Do airlines issue e-boarding pass for international travel?

Not all airlines issue a valid boarding pass for international flights just because passengers complete web check-in. Instead, some airlines issue a confirmation slip for successful online check-in, not functional boarding pass without verifying travel documents physically. For instance, boarding passes for Air India flights to USA, Canada, Europe, Singapore, and Australia are issued at airport check-in counters after the airline staff verifies your passport, visa, and other travel documents.

Should you carry paper boarding pass from India or not?

Yes, you should carry a traditional boarding pass through the departure process and on board. Sometimes, flight attendants want to see your paper boarding pass and check what inflight services it features for you. Even though India’s bureau of immigration scraps immigration stamping, you should carry a physical boarding pass for your outbound international flight.

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In 2027, the US capital will be home to an Indian heritage museum and a cricket stadium. A group of Indian Americans is working on the plans to build the first museum where Americans can walk through India’s history and heritage. It is also an Indian American named Sanjay Govil, who came forward to build a cricket stadium in the DMV area. Last year, he was among the businessmen who had shown interest in buying Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), one of the most valuable franchises in Indian Premier League. Now in 2026, he is back in the headlines on receiving approval to build a permanent cricket stadium.

Billionaire Sanjay Govil’s Cricket Stadium: Location and Capacity 

The cricket stadium for Sanjay Govil’s Washington Freedom Major League Cricket team is coming up in Frederick, Maryland. The Frederick City Council approved the rezoning of 24 acres at the Gateway Property, a 30-mile drive northwest of Washington D.C. The Maryland cricket stadium will have 10,000-seating capacity, a five-pitch cricket square, and a multi-purpose community space. It is not just a milestone for him. Rather, a new home for the DMV area’s growing cricket community.

Who is Indian American Sanjay Govil? 

Sanjay Govil is a tech entrepreneur, cricket investor, and billionaire with a net worth of around $2 billion. He is the founder, CEO, and chairman of Infinite Computer Solutions and the owner of MLC franchise Washington Freedom. In 2025, Sanjay Govil’s net worth was reported at more than $1.91 billion (₹16,200 crore), according to media reports. Though he was born in Montreal, Canada, he spent his childhood in India before moving to the United States.

Sanjay grew up on the IIT Delhi campus, where his father, Dr. Narendra Kumar Govil, was a mathematics professor. He studied at the renowned Mount St. Mary’s School in Delhi. His father also has an impressive academic legacy. Dr. Narendra Govil earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Montreal, where Sanjay was born, before returning to India and becoming a professor at IIT Delhi. In 1983, he joined Auburn University in Alabama and eventually became Professor Emeritus in its Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Sanjay Govil’s India to USA journey 

After moving to Alabama, Sanjay completed high school at Auburn High School and enrolled at Auburn University. He studied electrical engineering and completed his undergraduate degree in three years. He later earned a master’s degree from Syracuse University and pursued graduate studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

His ‘American Dream’ career began in the technology industry. He worked at IBM and Verizon before taking the biggest risk of his life. In 2001, he moved to the Washington DC metro area with his wife, Vidya Govil, and founded Infinite Computer Solutions with about $1,000 in savings, like many Indian American billionaires. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, the company grew into a global technology behemoth providing AI-first healthcare, financial, and telecommunication solutions.

Sanjay later expanded into healthcare technology by founding Zyter, a digital health solution provider cum enterprise SaaS platform. Zyter evolved and expanded through significant acquisitions in 2021 when the COVID-19 pandemic was its peak. Infinite Computer Solutions, with two offshore offices in India (Bengaluru and Hyderabad), was valued at about $1.8 billion and employed thousands of people, according to Forbes’ 2019 reports.

Professional cricket became his next big investment. Tech entrepreneur Sanjay Govil is known to Indians in Maryland, USA for his profound interest in the business of cricket. He bought Washington Freedom cricket team and became a founding investor in USA’s Major League Cricket. The team won its first MLC championship in 2024. In 2025, Sanjay expanded his cricket portfolio to England by acquiring a 50% stake in Welsh Fire, the England and Wales franchise in The Hundred.

For Sanjay Govil, the Maryland stadium is more than another sports investment. He knows what it is like to grow up with cricket and then move to a country where the game has limited visibility. He is looking to create a stronger cricket ecosystem in the DMV region, with a permanent cricket stadium for Washington Freedom as well as the cricket community that can host professional matches, youth sports, and other events.

This news story is part of our continued series of Indian Diaspora’s inspiring journey from India to the US. Travel Beats is a subsidiary of IndianEagle.com, the most trusted air-ticketing partner of Indians and Americans. Best Indian Eagle flight deals make travel cheaper from USA to India and other countries, irrespective of routes.

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After 17 long years, Scandinavian Airlines is returning to India with Mumbai service on October 1, 2026. SAS – the national airline of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway – will connect Mumbai (BOM) to its US network via Copenhagen. One of the alternative airlines for US-India travel, the upcoming one-stop SAS flights to Mumbai, India will provide the US-bound travelers a new route through Europe.

SAS flights to Mumbai (BOM): Schedule and Frequency

Starting 1 October 2026, Scandinavian Airlines will be operating five weekly flights to BOM, CSMI Airport. Key details:

• Copenhagen to Mumbai (SK969): Departs at 4:10 PM Copenhagen time and arrives at 4:30 AM IST the next day.
• Mumbai to Copenhagen (SK970): Departs at 6:30 AM IST and arrives at 12:15 PM Copenhagen time.
• SK969 flights are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• SK970 flights are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The upcoming service between Copenhagen and Mumbai is deliberately timed to provide smooth connection on SAS flights to and from USA. New York, Newark, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami (seasonal) are Scandinavian Airlines destinations in the United States. The airline will seamlessly connect travelers from the US to Mumbai, India via its principal hub, Copenhagen.

If Mumbai is your final destination, you may consider SAS Airlines for your travel to India from those US cities in 2026 and 2027. You can easily compare SAS ticket prices with the best Indian Eagle deals from major airlines.

Scandinavian Airlines’ Airbus A330-300 Features

Reportedly, Airbus A330-300 with premium economy seats will be deployed for Scandinavian Airline flights to India. A330‑300 is a modern, fuel-efficient, wide-body aircraft that seats approximately 266 passengers across three cabins, making it well-suited for long-haul routes like Mumbai-Copenhagen-US. The aircraft is known for its reliability, comfort, and long-range capability. Its Economy travel cabin has 174 seats in a 2‑4‑2 layout, each offering around 31 to 32 inches of pitch along with personal in-flight entertainment.

One step up is SAS Plus, the airline’s premium economy cabin, which includes 56 seats in a 2‑3‑2 configuration with 38 inches of pitch and a 12-to-13-inch screen featuring an upgraded entertainment system. At the front, business class offers 32 lie-flat seats in a 1‑2‑1 arrangement, each 23 to 24 inches wide with a pitch of 77 to 78 inches, along with Zodiac RAVE in-flight entertainment.

Do Indians need transit visa at Copenhagen Airport for connecting flights?

If a SAS Airline flight itinerary, USA to India, does not require you to exit the international transit area during a layover at Copenhagen Airport, you don’t need a transit visa. As long as you stay within the international transit zone and your bags are checked all the way to India or USA, you are good to go. However, landside transit involving immigration at Copenhagen Airport requires a transit visa or short-stay Schengen Visa for Indians.

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While non-citizens in the USA are going to face a strict Public Charge Rule effective 18 September 2026, a new immigration ruling makes it riskier for Advance Parole holders to travel out of the USA. On 13 August 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) redefined outbound travel even on valid Advance Parole as “departure” from the US for certain Green Card applicants, and ruled that it may trigger a 3-year or 10-year ban on re-entry to the US for them.

What is Matter of Delcarmen-Lara, BIA 2026? 

The Matter of Delcarmen-Lara, 29 I&N Dec. 830 case propelled the 13 August 2026 ruling by BIA, an administrative appellate body within the US Department of Justice (DOJ). It overrules the long-standing 2012 BIA case (Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly) that had stated – Advance Parole users could return to the US without any re-entry bar, after an international trip which was not considered as a departure or exit from the US.

The Board of Immigration Appeals now legally treats an Advance Parole trip outside the US like a physical exit from the country with a 3-year or 10-year bar to re-admission, thereby affecting ‘Green Card’ eligibility for certain non-citizens, according to Murthy Law Firm.

The latest BIA ruling 2026 also stated that the change to ‘Advance Parole’ travel would apply ‘prospectively’. Since non-citizen immigrants have followed the previous BIA rule 2012 for the past 14 years, the new decision would apply to Advance Parole trips only after 13 August 2026. Those Green Card applicants who are likely to be impacted by the new immigration rule must seek case-specific legal advice before taking international flights from the US.

Who the BIA 2026 decision impacts 

The 13 August 2026 ruling affects non-US citizens with a history of unlawful presence in high-risk categories, including DACA recipients (Dreamers), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, individuals with a pending green card application (I-485), and individuals with a pending asylum application (I-589). The Matter of Delcarmen-Lara impact is a potential 3-year or 10-year re-entry ban for them traveling on Advance Parole.

3-year Bar: If a non-immigrant from the above-mentioned categories accumulates unlawful presence for more than 180 days but less than one year before traveling on Advance Parole.

10-year Bar: If a non-immigrant from the above-mentioned categories accumulates 365 days or more of unlawful presence before traveling outside the US on Advance Parole.

Exceptions to 2026 BIA ruling on Advance Parole travel 

Not all Advance Parole holders are subject to the decision, though it is a significant setback to international travel and Green Card prospects for some non-immigrants.

No unlawful presence in USA: Those who have consistently maintained non-immigrant status or never outstayed a US visa are safe from the consequences of traveling on Advance Parole.

Clean DACA history: If Dreamers (who were granted deferred action under 18 years) have renewed their DACA status without any status gap and have not accrued unlawful presence in the USA, they are considered exceptions to re-entry bars for traveling on Advance Parole.

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America continues to be a cradle of aspirations and careers for talented aliens (foreign nationals) despite stringent immigration and visa measures. It is evident from 17-year-old Pranav’s upcoming journey from a small Indian city to an Ivy League university. Pranav Ilango, a middle-class teen from Tamil Nadu’s Erode, has secured an incredible scholarship of Rs 3.55 crore to study at Brown University in Rhode Island, the US.

The full scholarship is a golden opportunity for him to build his career from scratch unlike H1B visa holders. It will cover the tuition fees and living expenses during his undergraduate studies for four years. Pranav’s Ivy League admission is the manifestation of dreams that many love to see but few dare to achieve in the middle-class Indian society. He also got a full scholarship from the University of Hong Kong, making it difficult for him to choose between the two.

‘His relatives and neighbors are referring to this as the best milestone in his academic career. On the contrary, Pranav is keeping quiet about this achievement and eying something bigger in the future. Instead of rejoicing in the present and resting on his laurels, he is yearning to make innovations that may impact millions of lives positively,” said Sourav Agarwal, Senior Editor of Travel Beats.

What Pranav Ilango will study at Brown University

He will be studying public health and applied mathematics at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. This discipline combines technology, mathematics, and data analysis – which will help him decode complex problems, drive innovations, and design futuristic solutions. Pranav’s journey from Erode to America is the outcome of his years of hard work, perseverance, tireless preparation, dedicated learning, and a strong urge to do something for underprivileged communities.

Pranav’s vision and mission in life

His upcoming journey to Brown University is a mission in itself, and this mission will continue even after completion of four years there. His life goal revolves around the question – how to leverage the collective potential of public health data, engineering, mathematics, and artificial intelligence to improve lives in a greater part of the world. It’s obvious why he nurtures a keen interest in data science, AI-driven innovation, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.

Building an AI-powered public health venture is one of his goals aiming to make healthcare innovations accessible and affordable in underserved regions, while providing reliable data-based insights to government agencies engaged in public life and community health affairs. Precisely, Pranav Ilango aspires to make the most of the Rs 3.55-crore scholarship and become a gamechanger with simple solutions to real-world problems.

What inspired Pranav to study abroad

His early exposure to international curriculum fueled his desire to study abroad, not necessarily in the US. Impressed by his merit, a school teacher persuaded him to switch to the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Another meritorious boy from Erode had earned a scholarship from the United States. His story further inspired him and strengthened his ambition for overseas studies.

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The US-India travel corridor is getting a new transit hub – Taiwan. For the years, the US to Asia travelers have mostly travelled through the Middle East and Europe, relying on popular hubs, such as Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt, London, France, and Amsterdam. Starting 1 December 2026, Taiwan-based EVA Air will be seamlessly connecting travelers to USA and India at its hub, Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE). Precisely, EVA Air’s New Delhi service (to be launched on 1 December) is laying a new route for Indians in North America to travel home and beyond.

EVA Air to connect USA to New Delhi via Taiwan

EVA Air is gearing up to make a comeback to India years after it removed Mumbai from its network. New Delhi is the first destination of EVA Air flights to India via Taipei. The Taiwanese airline confirmed the launch of its first-ever service to New Delhi on 1 December 2026, after getting the regulatory approvals. EVA Air is targeting winter holiday traffic from USA to India and other Asian countries.

Why Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport

For its comeback to India, EVA Air chose New Delhi over Mumbai primarily because DEL Airport is the main hub of its codeshare partner Air India, and DEL Airport is evolving as an international transit hub. Maybe, the airline is looking to share its Asia-bound passenger traffic from the US with Air India, given the fact that Air India is strengthening its Asian network comprising Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Maldives.

Air India to Fly EVA Air’s passengers beyond New Delhi 

Both EVA Air and Air India are Star Alliance members and partners. Air India will connect EVA Air’s passengers from Delhi Airport to other major Indian cities. To be precise, if you book a through itinerary from New York JFK to Kolkata, EVA Air will operate the international leg from JFK to DEL via Taipei, and Air India will operate the domestic leg from Delhi to Kolkata. interestingly, Air India operates its domestic network with a fleet of new aircraft.

EVA Air’s USA network expansion

EVA Air revealed its plans to re-enter India days after having launched flights to Washington Dulles IAD on 26 June. Washington DC became its 10th US destination after Dallas DFW joined EVA Air’s route network in October 2025. New York JFK, Chicago ORD, Seattle, Houston IAH, Los Angeles LAX, San Francisco SFO are also among EVA Air destinations in the US. As an interline partner, Southwest Airlines helps EVA Air’s passengers travel beyond these gateways.

EVA Air – not just another airline

EVA Air is one of the best global carriers, among the leading airline partners of IndianEagle.com, the most trusted travel-booking partner for Indians and other Asian immigrants in the US. It continues to earn a 5-star rating from SKYTRAX (Oscars in aviation) for offering elevated service standards, quality inflight dining, spacious seating configurations, industry-best hospitality, and seamless one-stop flights via Taipei. EVA Air not only has the best Premium Economy cabins but also launched it way back in 1992.

“During the Middle East conflict, EVA Air emerged as one of the best alternative airlines operating safe routes and flights from USA to South Asia. Some of our customers saved on airfares with our best deals for EVA Air flights from USA to India, operated in code-sharing with Air India. You can grab phone-only Indian Eagle deals, cheaper than regular online fares, by calling +1800-615-3969 (24/7),” said Dheeraj Duvvuru, CEO of Indian Eagle.

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The post EVA Air to Launch New Delhi Flight on 1 December and Connect It to USA via Taipei appeared first on Indian Eagle Blog | US-India Travel News | Diaspora Stories.