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.
Is the H-1B Pipeline Rigged as India Tops 71% in 2024
Data show India received about 73.7% of H-1B approvals (2020–2023) and ~71% in 2024. Critics cite a "pipeline issue" favoring high-volume filers and lower wages; proposed reforms include wage-based selection,…
Beyond H-1B: Updated Pathways for Indian Students in the U.S.
OPT (12 months) and STEM OPT (24-month extension) remain active in 2025, offering up to 36 months of…
Karachi Telugu Hindus Seek CAA Citizenship Over Mumbai Residency
The CAA’s online rollout and a September 2025 extension to December 31, 2024, prompted Karachi’s ~30 Telugu Hindus…
Beasley Allen Lawyer Presents Water Leak Theory on AI171 Crash
After the June 12, 2025 AI171 crash, lawyers suggest potable water leaks may have reached the 787 electronics…
India Captures About 73–74% of H-1B Approvals in 2025 Trends
In FY2025 India received about 73–74% of H-1B approvals amid 343,981 registrations and a 21.8% selection rate. The…
How Maharashtra Connects You to Navi Mumbai International Airport
NMIA opens September 30, 2025 with a 20 million-passenger Terminal 1; phased ramp-up to ~90 million by 2029.…
Buddha Air Reinstates Direct Kolkata–Kathmandu Flights from Sept 2025
Buddha Air restarts nonstop Kolkata–Kathmandu flights on September 1, 2025, with four weekly ATR 72‑500 services. The move…
Canada’s 80% Indian Student Visa Rejections: Causes and Policy Shifts
In 2025 Canada tightened student-visa rules—capping permits at 437,000, doubling required funds, ending SDS, and raising language thresholds—leading…
October 2025 Visa Bulletin: India Gains in EB-2, EB-3 & F2A
October’s Visa Bulletin posts key advances for India: EB-2 to April 1, 2013; EB-3 to August 22, 2013;…
Chennai Holds Narrow Window as H-1B Interview Slots Dry Up
By September 13, 2025, H-1B interview slots in India are largely unavailable except sporadically in Chennai. A one-reschedule…