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.
India EB Green Card Dates Remain Largely Steady in Nov 2025 Bulletin
November’s Visa Bulletin leaves India’s EB queues largely unchanged, with EB‑1 retrogression and slight EB‑2/EB‑3 gains. USCIS permits use of Dates for Filing for EB I‑485 submissions, allowing eligible applicants…
Infosys: Majority of U.S. Workforce Local as Sponsorship Drops
Infosys says over 60% of its U.S. staff are local hires, making visa sponsorship the exception. The shift…
OPT Under Fire: Indian Students Face Uncertainty Over Jobs and Status
A proposed $100,000 H‑1B fee, tougher DHS rules, and stepped-up enforcement are making OPT-to-H‑1B transitions riskier for Indian…
India mandates e-Arrival Card for travelers starting October 2025
From October 1, 2025, foreign visitors must file India’s e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival. Paper…
November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Global Cutoff Date Comparison by Country
November 2025 Visa Bulletin shows India and China with major EB-2/EB-3 backlogs; Mexico and the Philippines face old…
HCLTech Accelerates Local Hiring to Cut H-1B Reliance, U.S. Focus
HCLTech has shifted to a US-localized delivery model: 80% local hires by October 2025, ~1,728 H-1B workers, and…
Perfume Mistaken for Opium: Indian Immigrant’s Life Upturned
After a May 3, 2025 traffic stop in Benton, Arkansas, police mistook an Yves Saint Laurent “Opium” perfume…
Indian-Origin Vedam Exonerated After 43 Years, Detained by ICE
After his 1983 murder conviction was vacated in August 2025, Subramanyam Vedam was released on October 3 but…
Layoff to H-1B Reinstatement: Lessons from an Indian FAANG Manager
After a May 2025 layoff, an H‑1B worker filed I‑539 for B‑2 on day 59, secured job offers,…
Paramjit Singh: Green Card Holder with Brain Tumor Detained by ICE
Paramjit Singh, a 48-year-old Green Card holder, has been detained by ICE since July 30, 2025. A judge…