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 and H-4 Interviews Delayed to 2026: Protect Your Job
Consulates in India pushed H-1B and H-4 interviews into 2026 due to a mandatory online presence review starting Dec. 15, 2025. Longer screenings and fewer slots, combined with limits on…
Returning NRIs: How U.S. Income Triggers Worldwide Tax in India
Returning NRIs often face unexpected Indian tax on U.S.-source income because Residential Status can trigger worldwide taxation. Build…
How U.S. Tax Residency Shapes Immigration Decisions for Global Movers
Tax residency, set by the IRS, is separate from immigration status and can require reporting worldwide income. The…
EB-1 India Not Current in January 2026; Backlogged at 01FEB23
EB-1 India is not current in January 2026; the Final Action Date is 01FEB23 and Dates for Filing…
January 2026 EB-3 India Final Action Date Moves Forward
In January 2026 the Visa Bulletin advanced EB-3 India Final Action Date to 15NOV13 from 22SEP13, a 54-day…
Understanding EB-2 India Final Action Date 15JUL13 and I-485 Timeline
January 2026 sets EB-2 India Final Action Date at 15JUL13 (advanced two months). Dates for Filing stayed at…
H-1B/H-4 Interviews in India Delayed by Enhanced Vetting
A Dec. 3 policy introduced an online presence review for certain visas, prompting Indian consulates to reschedule many…
Mission India: H-1B/H-4 Interviews Rescheduled Under Presence Review
Mission India consulates rescheduled many H-1B and H-4 interviews after Dec. 8, moving dates often to March or…
India Shuts Dhaka Visa Centre Amid Threats From Radical Leaders
India suspended services at the Jamuna Future Park visa centre in Dhaka on Dec. 17 due to threats…
From H-1B to Billionaire: Jyoti Bansal’s AppDynamics to Harness
Jyoti Bansal became a billionaire after Harness’s $240 million Series E valued the company at $5.5 billion. Arriving…