In a major stride toward digital immigration reform, the Government of India has expanded its e-visa programme to include four additional sub-categories: transit, mountaineering, film, and entry (X-1). In a press release issued in August 2025 (press release), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that this expansion strengthens India’s commitment to seamless, technology-enabled travel […]

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FAQs on the Impact of DOS’ Reported Public Charge Guidance on U.S. Visa Applicants

This FAQ summarizes the key points from a cable reportedly issued by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) around November 6, 2025 (the Cable). The Cable directs visa officers on how they should interpret section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which contains the public charge ground of inadmissibility. Public charge is a term […]

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India Introduces Digital e-Arrival Card for Foreign Travelers

Starting October 1, 2025, India officially launched a new digital e-Arrival Card system for all foreign travelers. This online system replaces the old paper disembarkation card that visitors used to fill out before landing. The aim is to make immigration smoother, faster, and more efficient while reducing paper use and manual errors. The e-Arrival Card […]

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American Citizenship: Stricter Vetting and a New Civics Test

Individuals applying to naturalize as U.S. citizens will be subject to stricter vetting and criteria. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out a series of new policies that significantly transform how individuals apply for American citizenship. The reforms strengthen moral character evaluation, tighten background checks, and introduce a more rigorous 2025 Naturalization […]

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The Anand Karaj Question: Rites, Rights, and the Reach of Indian Family Law

In a world marked by increasing mobility and international family formation, questions surrounding the recognition of marriages and the legitimacy of children often transcend cultural and national boundaries. Indian family law, particularly through the lens of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and judicial interpretation, has evolved to address these challenges in a manner that prioritizes […]

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Family-Based Immigrant Visas and Sponsoring a Relative

Family reunification has always been one of the most important goals of the U.S. immigration system. Through family-based immigrant visas, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can bring their close relatives to live permanently in the United States. The complete process involves detailed paperwork, eligibility checks, and several legal steps. Who Can Sponsor a Family […]

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Good News – H-4 EAD Cards Intact Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Action

On October 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case brought by “Save Jobs USA” regarding work permits for spouses of H-1B workers who are on H-4 visas. This is very good news, especially amidst the many government initiatives to make the H-1B program stricter. For nearly a decade, Save Jobs USA, […]

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Understanding I-9 Employment Verification in the U.S.

The Form I-9 Employment Verification process is a legal requirement for all employers in the United States. Each employer must ensure that every employee is authorized to work in the country. The process applies to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals with work authorization. Whether you operate a small business or manage a large […]

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USCIS Granted Broader Policing Authority Under New DHS Policy

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major change in its role within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under a final rule published, the agency has been granted expanded law enforcement authority, marking a historic shift in how USCIS operates. A new class of officers, designated as 1811 special agents, will now […]

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India Gets a New Comprehensive Immigration Statute

India’s immigration landscape has been fundamentally reshaped with the enactment of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 (the 2025 Act), which came into force on September 1, 2025. This legislation overhauls the country’s immigration and foreigner regulatory regime, replacing four legacy laws, the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, […]

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