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Is the Gold Card Shiny Enough for Indians?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has begun implementing President Trump’s executive order announcing the Gold Card by publishing Form I-140G, the Immigrant Petition for this program. The Gold Card, first announced by President Trump in February and formalized through an Executive Order issued in September 2025, has quickly become one of the most debated […]

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Changes to India’s Data Protection Laws

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) is in effect since November 2025 when the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules”) were published in the official Gazzette. However, companies have a 12 to 18-month window to implement the various requirements and they must be in full compliance by May 2027. The […]

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•#EmploymentLaw, #GlobalMobility, #ImmigrationUpdates, #LabourCodes, #RegulatoryReforms, #WorkforceReforms

The Changing Landscape of Labour Laws in India – a Big Leap

In a landmark move, the Government of India announced the implementation of the Four Labour Codes on November 21, 2025. This historic decision streamlines and modernizes 29 existing central labour laws, setting the stage for better wages, improved safety, enhanced social security, and welfare for India’s vast workforce. India’s previous labour laws were predominantly framed […]

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India Adds New e-Visa Categories, Reopens Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals

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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•#LegalUpdates, #PublicCharge, #US #Immigration, #USPolicy, #USVisa, #VisaInterview

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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•#Indian immigration #FRRO #Employment Visa, Indian Visa

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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•#US Immigration, #USCIS, H-1B, US Visa

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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