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.
F1 Visa Bulletin: November 2025 Stagnation for India and China
The Visa Bulletin excerpts for October and November 2025 show no movement for F1 India and China: Final Action Date 08NOV2016 and Filing date 01SEP2017 remain unchanged. Mexico and Philippines…
F2B Visa Bulletin Shifts: India, China, Mexico Edge Forward Nov 2025
November 2025 pushed Final Action Dates for India, China, and Mexico to 01DEC2016 (+9 days) while Filing Dates…
EB-5 Unreserved: No Oct–Nov 2025 Final Action Date Movement
EB-5 Unreserved cutoffs did not change between October and November 2025. ROW stayed Current; China: Final Action 08DEC2015,…
EB-3 India Nov 2025: No Movement from Oct 2025 Filing
November 2025 shows no movement for EB-3 India: Final Action stays 22 August 2013; Dates for Filing remain…
EB-2 India November 2025 Outlook: No Change vs October
November 2025 shows no EB-2 India movement: Final Action Date 01APR13 and Dates for Filing 01DEC21 remain unchanged.…
EB-1 India Stagnation in Oct-Nov 2025: No Movement on FAD or DFF
November 2025 shows EB-1 India unchanged: FAD February 15, 2022 and DFF April 15, 2023. Pre-FAD applicants may…
Irish Universities Reassure Indian Students Amid Safety Concerns
Education in Ireland will run a 21-institution roadshow in five Indian cities Oct 4–12, 2025 to address safety…
Harvard Crimson, 43 Universities Back Stanford’s Free Speech Case
The Stanford Daily’s August 2025 lawsuit claims immigration powers were used to silence international students; 44 student newspapers…
Why Indian Nationals Are Ineligible for the 2025 DV Lottery
India is ineligible for DV‑2026 because its five‑year immigrant totals exceed the 50,000 threshold. The automatic exclusion means…
OPT and STEM OPT in Peril: Indian Students Face New H-1B Rules
A $100,000 nonrefundable H-1B surcharge effective September 21, 2025, threatens OPT-to-H-1B conversions by raising employer costs. Caps remain…