Immigration Law in India
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The ICFAI Law School is the only institution in India that offers a certificate course in immigration law. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex and ever-changing legal landscape of immigration.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi,
Yes, it is difficult to practice directly as an immigration lawyer in India with a US law degree in immigration law. Here are some of the common reasons why:
Different Legal Systems: US follows common law, but India has a mix of common law and Civil Law.
Focus on Immigration: A US immigration law degree heavily focuse on US statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
Licensing: India has its own licensing requirements for lawyers.
Hope this helps !
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Below mentioned table covers an overview of similarities and differences between Immigration Law in USA and India:
| Feature | US Immigration Law | Indian Immigration Law |
|---|---|---|
| Types of Immigration | Employment-based, family-based, refugee/asylum, humanitarian programs | Employment-based, family-based, student visas, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status |
| Focus | Attracting skilled workers, reuniting families | Balancing economic needs with security concerns |
| Application Process | Can be complex and lengthy, with online and paper components | Primarily paper-based application process |
| Legal Framework | Based on federal statutes, regulations, and court decisions | Governed by the Citizenship Act, 1955 and various rules |
| Pathways to Citizenship | Green card followed by naturalization process | No direct path to citizenship for most visa categories, but OCI status offers some benefits |
| Recent Trends | Increased scrutiny and security checks | Focus on attracting skilled workers and streamlining procedures for certain sectors |
Hope this helps !
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The subject of immigration law in India is broader than immigration policies, rules, processes; but it involves control, observation, and guarding of foreign nationals within the country hence enforcement of laws and legislation to achieve the objectives or outlay. It also involves the procedure of obtaining Indian citizenship, providing working visa to foreign skilled professionals and handling problems of immigration and visa overstay.
Immigration lawyers of India are professionals who help people and organizations to deal with legal formalities regarding immigration, visas, work permits, as well as naturalization. They also deal with
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