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Stay informed about India’s immigration policies, visa requirements, and legal aspects of moving to or from India. This section provides up-to-date information essential for navigating the complexities of Indian immigration law and procedures.
H-1B Row: Indian IT Firms Less Dependent on Immigrant H-1B Visas, Data Show
2025 trends show U.S. tech giants overtaking Indian IT firms in H-1B approvals (Amazon 10,044; Infosys 8,140). FY2025 had 343,981 registrations for 78,200 visas (~21.8% selection). The January 17, 2025…
H-1B Not Ending: USCIS Tightens Rules, Shifts to Higher-Paid Roles for FY 2026
USCIS hit the FY 2026 H-1B cap in the April–June 2025 window; fraud checks and wage-priority proposals may…
Indian National Rambhai Patel Sentenced for Visa Fraud Conspiracy Involving Staged Robberies
Rambhai Patel was sentenced to 20 months and ordered to forfeit $850,000 for organizing staged armed robberies used…
Indian Embassy in Kuwait Tightens Passport Photo Rules to ICAO Standards from Sept 2025
From Sept 1, 2025, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait requires 630×810 pixel ICAO-compliant passport photos with 80–85% head…
H-1B Visa Approved: A Hyderabad Applicant’s Smooth VAC and Interview Experience
After the Sept. 2, 2025 reinstatement of in-person interviews, a Hyderabad H-1B applicant scheduled VAC biometrics Aug 21…
Indian Officials Rally for H-1B’s Role in U.S. Talent Strategy Amid Policy Debate
FY2025 H-1B registrations fell to 479,953 amid beneficiary-centric selection and anti-fraud reforms that cut duplicate filings dramatically. USCIS…
Russia visa surge: Why 1 million Indian workers isn’t official policy for Moscow
Russia increased its 2025 foreign worker quota, reserving 71,817 slots for Indians within a 230,000–234,900 framework. Officials reject…
Indian-Australian Says Immigration is a Win-Win for Aussies
Australia’s 2025 migration changes set a 185,000 cap for 2024–25, shift intake toward employer-sponsored and regional skilled roles,…
Forget the U.S.—Nine Countries Seeking Indian Talent Without Strings
In 2025, nine countries revamped visas to attract Indian talent—highlighted by Canada’s faster Express Entry and Global Talent…
Indian Aviation Grapples with Turbulence From Heavy Rains and US Tariffs
Heavy monsoon rains, new U.S. tariffs effective August 27, 2025, and residual fallout from the June 12 crash…