India
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.
Does US F‑1 Visa Data Show Trump Favoring Pakistan Over India?
In H1 FY2025, global F‑1 issuances fell 15% to about 89,000. India experienced a 44% decline to roughly 14,700 visas; Pakistan increased 44.3%. Experts attribute changes to appointment limits, social‑media…
USCIS updates forms, tighter fraud rules reshape green card process
In 2025 USCIS requires 01/20/25 Form I-485 (mandatory April 3) and Form I-129F (mandatory May 1) and tightens…
Gujarat Villages See Return of Illegal Immigrants From the US
At least 220 people from north Gujarat returned from the U.S. in 2025, many self-deporting amid stricter Trump-era…
USCIS will use Final Action Dates for CSPA from Aug 15, 2025
Beginning August 15, 2025, USCIS ties CSPA age to Final Action Dates, raising aging-out risk for Indian EB-2…
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Indian Gems and Jewelry; Exports Plunge
A 50% U.S. tariff on Indian jewelry, effective August 27, 2025, significantly raises prices for buyers and travelers.…
How to Replace a Lost or Damaged OCI Card: Step-by-Step Guide
To replace a lost or damaged OCI card, report to police, apply on the OCI Services portal, upload…
Indian Students Sue in D.C. Over Mass F-1 Visa Revocations
Following early-2025 F-1 revocations, Indian students filed suits in Washington, D.C., challenging abrupt cancellations under a January 20,…
Amazon, Walmart Pause Indian Orders After U.S. 25% Tariff
Executive Order 14257 enacts a 25% tariff on Indian-origin goods for entries after August 27, 2025, with exemptions…
Kerala man facing deportation after stalking London Zoo colleague
Asish Jose Paul repeatedly harassed a colleague at London Zoo between July and December 2024, receiving a six-month…
U.S. Consulates in India Cancel August–September Dropbox Visa Appointments
A July 25, 2025 directive ends most Dropbox renewals in India effective September 2, 2025, impacting H, L,…