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.
H-1B Worker Sues US Employer Over Labor Exploitation, Wage Theft
An H-1B worker sued SiriSoft and its CEO alleging wage theft, forced labor, labor trafficking and caste discrimination after being forced to pay his salary, losing benefits, and facing visa-related…
Canada’s 2025 Budget: How Tighter Rules Are Affecting Indian Students
Stricter screening and federal caps tied to Canada’s 2025 budget have driven Indian study-permit refusals to 74% and…
MATES Work Visa Lottery: Last Registration Date for Indian Students
The MATES ballot runs November 1–December 14, 2025; up to 3,000 Indian graduates (18–30) from NIRF top 100…
Filing U.S. Taxes for NRIs and International Students: A Guide
International students (F-1, J-1, M-1) must file Form 8843 annually; those with U.S. income file Form 1040-NR. State…
From F-1 to H-1B: A Practical Guide for U.S. Employment
New rules add a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions starting September 21, 2025, and shift selection toward…
Trump Hints Tariff Cuts for India as Gor Is Sworn In
U.S. tariffs on India remain at 50% through early 2026, defying expectations of a cut following India’s reduction…
India’s MiG-21 to Fly Again in the IAF Heritage Flight Program
After retiring the MiG-21 on September 26, 2025, the IAF will fly selected jets in its Heritage Flight…
New Zealand’s 2025 Seasonal Visas: How Indian Workers Benefit
From 8 December 2025 New Zealand offers GWSV (up to three years, three seasons’ experience, no English test…
India to Build Immigration Checkpoint Near Gelephu, Boost Bhutan Ties
On November 11, 2025, India pledged to build an integrated Gelephu immigration checkpoint, link Gelephu and Samtse to…
Nikki Haley’s son calls for H-1B ban, immigration halt, loyalty to US
Nalin Haley called in November 2025 for banning new H-1B visas and pausing immigration, citing young Americans’ job…