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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 Rules Draft Tighten Unrealised Rent Cases, Rural Branch Advances
The 2026 Draft Income-tax Rules set strict proof requirements for unrealised rent deductions and standardize bank calculations for rural branch advances.
Draft Income Tax Rule 23 Calculates Pro Rata Discount on Zero Coupon Bonds Under Section 32(d)
India's CBDT Draft Rule 23 introduces a daily pro rata formula for zero coupon bond discount deductions, effective…
India–france DTAA Amending Protocol Grants Source Country Tax on Gains
India and France sign a tax treaty protocol shifting capital gains taxation to the source country and introducing…
CBDT Notifies Draft Income Tax Rule 38 Under Section 47(1)(a)
India's CBDT unveils Draft Rule 38 for agricultural project tax deductions, requiring measurable outcomes and financial verification starting…
Ifsca Targets Electronic Trading Platforms’ Net Worth in 2026 Rules
IFSCA proposes new regulations for Electronic Trading Platforms in India, mandating a $250k net worth and banning crypto…
Draft Income-Tax Rules, 2026, Define Infrastructure Facility Deductions Under Section 32(e)
India's Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 set new ownership and operational criteria for infrastructure facilities to qualify for essential…
Draft Income Tax Rule 26 Targets Payments Over ₹10,000 Outside Banking Modes
India's CBDT unveils Draft Rule 26, exempting certain payments over ₹10,000 from electronic-only requirements to prevent tax disallowances…
National Council for Science and Technology Innovation Approves Draft Rule 29
India's draft tax rules centralize research approvals under NCSTI, allowing 100% deductions for scientific spending starting April 2026.
Pfrda Permits Subscriber Data Sharing Under NPS Vatsalya in Circular No. Pfrda/2026/09/reg-Pf/03
PFRDA enables data sharing between CRAs and Pension Funds for NPS Vatsalya, mandating strict privacy compliance and transparent…
40% Written Down Value Cap Hits Depreciation Under Draft Income Tax Rule 25
Draft Income-tax Rule 25 caps depreciation at 40% of WDV for taxpayers in concessional regimes, standardizing limits for…