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.
F4 India: No Movement in Final Action or Filing Dates (Nov–Dec 2025)
In late 2025 the F4 India category did not advance: Final Action Date stayed 01NOV06 and Date for Filing 15DEC06. The backlog remains roughly nineteen years; applicants must stay prepared…
EB-1 India Final Action Date Advances One Month in 2025 Bulletin
In December 2025 the EB-1 India Final Action Date moved one month to 15MAR2022, making priority dates 16FEB2022–14MAR2022…
EB-1 India Filing Date Stays at 15APR23: Demand Steady
EB-1 India filing cutoff stays at 15APR23; Final Action Date advances from 15FEB22 to 15MAR22. DOS is managing…
EB-1 India: Final Action Date Moves Forward, Filing Locks In
The December 2025 bulletin advanced EB-1 India final approvals to 15MAR22 but kept the Filing Date at 15APR23.…
Mexico F1 Final Action Date Advances in December 2025; Others Do Not
The December 2025 Visa Bulletin advanced Mexico’s F1 Final Action Date to 01MAR2006; India, China, and the Philippines…
December 2025 Visa Bulletin: New demand cut-off reshapes dates
By moving the snapshot to November 3, 2025, DOS included more ready cases, enabling forward movement in several…
December 2025 Visa Bulletin Movements: Winners and Losers vs November
Using demand through Nov 3, 2025, December’s bulletin advanced many employment Final Action Dates, tightened EB-2/EB-3 filing charts,…
Sumit Nagal Secures Chinese Visa for Australian Open Wild-Card Playoff
After an unexplained visa refusal, Sumit Nagal obtained a Chinese visa with government and diplomatic help to play…
MATES Explained for Indian Applicants: Two-Year Visa and Pathways
MATES opened on November 12, 2024, offering 3,000 annual two-year places for eligible Indian graduates under subclass 403.…
Shapiro Defends H-1B Amid Backlash Over 30 Americans and 3 H-1Bs vs 30 Indians
Ben Shapiro’s comment “30 Americans and 3 H-1Bs vs 30 Indians” provoked criticism and debate over the H-1B…