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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U.S. Visas – Major Changes that Impact Indian Applicants

The USCIS has introduced a new visa fee, and the US Embassy in India has announced significant changes to passport collection and visa renewal procedures for Indian applicants. In this article, we describe some of the changes that impact Indian’s applying for U.S. visas End of Third-Party Passport Collection Effective August 1, 2025, third parties […]

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H-1B Workers Receiving “Notices to Appear” Despite 60-Day Grace Rule Post-Layoff

A recent trend has emerged in which H-1B workers laid off from their U.S. jobs are being issued Notices to Appear (NTAs), initiating formal deportation proceedings. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) is issuing NTAs even to employees who remain within the 60-day post-termination grace period permitted under current immigration regulations. This unexpected development is […]

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Visa Interview Waivers Curtailed: What the New DOS Policy Means for Applicants

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a significant recission of its visa interview waiver policy, which will become effective from September 2, 2025. Under this new policy change, in-person interviews will become mandatory for the majority of visa categories, including H-1B, L-1, F-1, J-1, O-1, E-1, and E-2, among others. […]

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India Resumes Tourist Visa Issuance for Chinese Citizens After 5 Years

The Indian Embassy in China, via its official account on Sina Weibo—a leading Chinese microblogging platform—announces that India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals starting July 24, 2025. This decision ends a five-year suspension that has been in place since 2020, following the Galwan Valley clash, which severely strained bilateral relations. Key Highlights: […]

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

Family-Based Immigrant Visas and Sponsoring a Relative

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

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

USCIS Granted Broader Policing Authority Under New DHS Policy

India Gets a New Comprehensive Immigration Statute

U.S. Visas – Major Changes that Impact Indian Applicants

H-1B Workers Receiving “Notices to Appear” Despite 60-Day Grace Rule Post-Layoff

Visa Interview Waivers Curtailed: What the New DOS Policy Means for Applicants

India Resumes Tourist Visa Issuance for Chinese Citizens After 5 Years

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