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India: Foreign Registration Appointments Significantly Delayed in All Locations
The earliest available local registration appointments throughout India were twelve days from the time of online filing, as of May 3. Foreign nationals should gather the necessary documents and provide travel details to their immigration service provider in advance, so that appointments can be scheduled as soon as possible after arrival. Registration must... »
Evidence of Local Recruitment Efforts Required to Complete Foreign Registration in Hyderabad and Kochi
Foreign nationals completing local registration procedures in Kochi and Hyderabad must submit documentation showing that their sponsoring employer made efforts to recruit Indian nationals for their position. As a practical matter, it may be necessary for employers in these jurisdictions to conduct recruitment before the filing of the employment visa application. Foreigners Regional Registration... »
India: Some Consular Posts Issuing Visas Without a Stamped Seal or Signature
In an unpublicized change in policy, certain Indian consular posts in Germany, Japan, and the United States have stopped issuing visas bearing either a stamped consular seal or a visa officer’s signature, or both. The change may delay or complicate entry or in-country registration procedures for foreign travelers to India. The new practice already... »
India: New MHA Guidance Means Three-Year Work Visas for American CEOs and Executives
CEOs and other senior executives of U.S. companies may receive three-year work visas under new Ministry of Home Affairs guidance that also provides much-needed clarity to the public on procedures for a variety of unique immigration scenarios, such as re-entry permission in tourist status, exit permission for visa overstays, and other issues. The guidance is... »
India: Government Allows Intracompany Changes of Employment
Foreign workers can change employers within the same corporate family, the Indian government has announced. Bangalore and Chennai are piloting an online foreign registration system, and Bangalore will now accept visa extension applications up to 60 days in advance – four weeks earlier than under prior procedures. Changes of Employer Within the Same Corporate... »
India: New Registration and Extension Procedures in Mumbai
The Mumbai Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) has introduced new registration procedures, including an online registration application. The FRRO has also begun requiring extensive tax documentation for employment visa extensions. New FRRO Registration Procedures Under a revised registration system, foreign nationals must complete and print an online application at least one day before visiting... »
India: New Registration Requirements for Foreign Workers and Students in the Bangalore Region
Foreign nationals who will work or study in the Bangalore region must now register with the local Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office regardless of the length of their intended stay. Foreign workers and their spouses are also subject to new documentary requirements for registration and employment visa extensions. The Bangalore Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO)... »
US: EB-2 Advancement Continues But Slows for India and China in August
Chinese and Indian nationals in the second employment-based preference category (EB-2) will see more forward movement in immigrant visa priority date cut-offs next month, according to the Department of State’s August Visa Bulletin. Priority dates will advance by just over five weeks for both countries, to April 15, 2007. »
India: Changes to Foreign Registration Process in Chennai and Pune
New registration procedures in Chennai and Pune could delay the issuance of residence permits to employment visa holders. Employment visa holders in Chennai and Pune could see delays in the issuance of their residence permits as local Foreigners’ Registration Offices (FROs) and Foreigners’ Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) implement new procedures and document requirements. »
India: Authorities Introduce New “Project” Visa
India has introduced a new Project Visa for foreign nationals working in the Indian power and steel sectors. It has also issued clarification regarding the minimum salary requirement for Employment Visa holders. »