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Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow have immigration policies affected Indian nationals hoping to live or work in the United States as of August 2025?
Indian EB-5 visa processing has been delayed by over six months, and USCIS has tightened family reunification document requirements, making it harder for families to join their loved ones in the U.S.
Read: Trump Aide Accuses India of Blocking US Goods and Cheating on ImmigrationWhat changes will H-1B visa applicants in India face starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, all H-1B visa applicants in India must attend in-person interviews at a U.S. consulate, ending the dropbox option.
Read: When Did India Get H-1B Dropbox Option and Why Was It Dropped?What steps should Indian students take when applying for US visas after May 2025?
Indian students need to secure university admission, complete the DS-160 form, pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, and prepare all required documents before scheduling a visa interview if available.
Read: US Halts New Student Visa Interviews Amid Expanded Social Media VettingHow Visa Status Shapes NRI Investment Planning Under U.S. Policy
The U.S. tax deadline for the 2026 tax year is April 15, 2027. This affects NRIs, students, and green card holders with both U.S. income and foreign assets like Indian NRE accounts. Failure to file can lead to significant penalties and immigration issues. Extensions are available until October, but payments remain due in April to avoid interest and late fees.
Read: How Visa Status Shapes NRI Investment Planning Under U.S. PolicyWhat specific impact does the new policy have on Indian nationals applying for Green Cards in 2025?
Most impact comes from broader changes like enhanced entry-exit biometrics, stricter residence reviews, and longer adjustment backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3.
Read: Green Card Changes in 2025: Biometric Entry-Exit and Reexaminations
Income-Tax Act, 2025, Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Keep 1961 Act Alive for Old Years
India launches the Income-tax Act 2025 to replace the 1961 law, simplifying forms and sections while preserving old rules for prior tax liabilities.
Section 50C Capital Gains Guide Under the Income Tax Act After 2024 Changes
India's capital gains overhaul makes Section 50C critical for property sellers as indexation ends and new 12.5% rates…
Section 45(2) Explains Capital-Gains Tax on Stock-In-Trade Conversions
Learn how Section 45(2) splits asset gains into capital gains and business income using FMV on conversion, with…
2026 U.S. Reimbursement Rules Change for Nris, H-1B Professionals, F-1 Students
New 2026 IRS rules make moving reimbursements taxable for most workers. Accountable plans and $340 monthly transit limits…
India Flags Concerns Over U.S. Mass Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle introduces wage-weighted selection while Indian applicants face massive interview backlogs and expanded social…
2026 U.S. Compensation Rules Affect Nris, H-1B, F-1 Students on OPT or CPT
A guide to 2026 U.S. tax labels, thresholds, and residency rules for H-1B, F-1 students, and NRIs, including…
H-1B Workers in India Face Visa Slot Crunch as USCIS and Department of State Split Roles
Indian H-1B workers face travel risks as stricter 2025 interview rules and limited waivers create a major bottleneck…
Atlanta Consulate Highlights OCI Services and Open House Initiative Fo…
The Indian Consulate in Atlanta updates OCI guidelines, mandating VFS Global for most filings while offering gratis online…
Lawmakers Push Bill To Codify OPT Into Federal Law Without Changing Rules
Bipartisan bill seeks to codify OPT into federal law to ensure stability, though current USCIS rules and filing…
Maharashtra Assembly Passes Motor Vehicles Tax Amendment Bill, 2026, Doubling Green Levy
Maharashtra doubles green tax on vehicles over 15 years and offers up to 30% scrappage concessions to modernize…