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-U.S. Deportations: 1,703 Indian Nationals Deported Jan–Jul 2025
Between Jan 20 and Jul 22, 2025, 1,703 Indians were deported from the U.S. via military, charter, and commercial flights. The MEA raised treatment concerns and reports no complaints after…
H-1B to Green Card: A Step-by-Step Employer-Sponsored Path
PERM processing now averages about 499 days (April 2025), stretching H-1B-to-Green-Card timelines. Employers start PERM earlier to preserve…
Envoy Declares Indian Students Among UK’s Brightest and Best
Vikram Doraiswami welcomed a record 166,000 Indian students in the UK, highlighting academic strengths and economic impact. Enrolments…
Cross-Border Dividend Taxation: India vs. United States for Investors
Cross-border dividend income can be taxed in both India and the U.S., but the U.S.–India treaty caps source…
SEVIS Rules for Long India Trips: What F-1 Students Must Know
F-1 students risk SEVIS termination if abroad over five months without authorization. Keep I-20 signatures current (12 months;…
Indian-Origin Woman Challenges JD Vance on Immigration and Belonging
During an October 2025 campus event, an Indian-origin woman asked VP JD Vance why immigrants don’t belong. Vance…
Bulgaria Streamlines Long-Term Visa for Indians with New Centers
From November 1, 2025, Bulgaria will decentralize D visa intake across six Indian cities via VFS Global. New…
Green Card and OCI: U.S. Worldwide Tax Residency Explained
Holding an OCI does not end U.S. tax residency for Green Card holders. To stop U.S. worldwide taxation,…
Cross-Border Family Finances: Tax Realities for India-U.S. Transfers
Cross-border gifts and support between India and the U.S. can trigger RBI LRS limits, Form 15CA/15CB, 20% TCS,…
ESPP and Stock Options: When Salary Becomes Capital Gains
Equity pay shifts tax character across stages: ESPP discounts and NSO bargain elements taxable as ordinary income at…