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.
Five-Year Pre-Return Checklist: Strategize Your Move to India
Returning to India requires a five-year documentation plan to manage tax residency history and holding periods. Expats must create a secure vault for passports, tax filings, and global asset records.…
Sell Indian Property Before U.S. Residency to Optimize Taxes
Timing is critical when selling Indian property before a U.S. move. To avoid U.S. taxes on worldwide income,…
Should You Stay for RSU Vesting or Return to India First?
Managing RSUs when moving from the U.S. to India depends on employment continuity and visa validity. Since most…
India Ends Outdated Seafarer Immigration Rules for Coastal Ships
The Indian Home Ministry has eliminated traditional immigration paperwork for seafarers on domestic coastal vessels. This includes scrapping…
H-1B workers stranded in India as U.S. visa stamping delays persist
A new US requirement for social media history has caused mass interview rescheduling at Indian consulates, pushing appointments…
US Visa Interviews in India Rescheduled After Dec 24 and 26 Holidays
U.S. diplomatic missions in India will close on December 24 and 26, 2025, due to federal holiday designations.…
H-1B and H-4 Interviews Delayed to 2026: Protect Your Job
Consulates in India pushed H-1B and H-4 interviews into 2026 due to a mandatory online presence review starting…
Returning NRIs: How U.S. Income Triggers Worldwide Tax in India
Returning NRIs often face unexpected Indian tax on U.S.-source income because Residential Status can trigger worldwide taxation. Build…
How U.S. Tax Residency Shapes Immigration Decisions for Global Movers
Tax residency, set by the IRS, is separate from immigration status and can require reporting worldwide income. The…
EB-1 India Not Current in January 2026; Backlogged at 01FEB23
EB-1 India is not current in January 2026; the Final Action Date is 01FEB23 and Dates for Filing…