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Expert legal guidance to seamlessly navigate the Indian Immigration System

The Indian economy and demography make India a preferred choice for several countries across the world for the purpose of global mobility, investment, employment and immigration. Indian immigration law is a fast-evolving subject, with amendments happening on a regular basis and increasing complexities in terms of procedure and compliance. Each individual and corporate client must adhere to specific laws and requirements while relocating or moving employees to India. Non-compliance with the applicable laws and immigration regulations in India could attract heavy penalties.

India Law Offices is one of India’s leading immigration law firms. Our immigration practice has been in existence for over two decades and our immigration team of experts advises on a wide range of immigration and nationality matters for individuals, including foreign nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), companies, start-ups and businesses. Our immigration lawyers are highly skilled professionals with years of experience in advising on all aspects of immigration law and nationality. Our immigration lawyers at India Law Offices offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise with practical advice and solutions to all your immigration and nationality requirements.

Our immigration lawyers work for our clients in an effective, positive and results-oriented manner.

 

Indian Visa Services

Obtaining the correct category of visa is a pre-condition to entering and staying in India. Our immigration lawyers assist clients in all respects of visa applications in an efficient, effective, accurate and hassle-free manner.

Immigration laws and regulations keep changing and it is always advisable to get in touch with an immigration lawyer in India. One single small spelling error in a visa application or in an immigration application can lead to visa rejection. We can help you in the preparation of the documents required for the visa application or immigration application.

We provide assistance for:

  • Business Visa for activities permitted under applicable regulations
  • Employment Visa for foreign workers and highly skilled professionals
  • Visa for self-employed professionals and freelance artists
  • Tourist Visa
  • Medical Visa
  • Visa-on-Arrival for Japanese nationals
  • Transit Visa
  • Student and Research Visa
  • Intern Visa for internships in Indian companies, educational institutions and NGOs
  • Entry Visa (X-1, X-2, X-3) for a person of Indian origin who does not possess an OCI card or for spouse and children of an Indian citizen with multiple entry facility
  • Others such as Sports Visa, Journalist Visa, Conference Visa etc.

We are one of India’s leading Immigration Law Firms. Every visa application that we submit to the immigration authorities is prepared with full regard to the current immigration law and policy applicable to that country.

 

Visa Extension & Compliance Support

It is mandatory for Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and foreign nationals residing in India to ensure visa compliance at all times. Our immigration lawyers in India help with visa extensions, change in visa category (as applicable), and regulatory compliance services.

We manage:

  • Preparation and review of extension applications
  • Responding to government queries or notices
  • Advisory on maintaining lawful status under immigration law
  • Representation before authorities where required

Our proactive approach helps clients avoid penalties, overstays or other immigration complications.

 

Indian Citizenship

Obtaining Indian citizenship involves adherence to a very specific set of rules, regulations, procedures and norms as mandated by various sections of the immigration laws and nationality acts. We assist with the following:

  • Naturalization
  • Registration
  • Descent
  • Marriage
  • Reacquisition after renunciation

Our immigration lawyers will assess the client’s eligibility, process the documents required and prepare the application. Our immigration lawyers have years of expertise in smooth and hassle-free processing of Citizenship of India. To learn more about our detailed advisory, documentation, and representation services relating to Indian citizenship, please visit our dedicated Indian Citizenship Services page.

 

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

OCI status has long-term advantages for foreign nationals of Indian origin. As an immigration law firm in India, we assist clients in the following ways: ensuring eligibility for the OCI card, providing documentation for the OCI application, ensuring that the application is submitted to the right High Commission or Consulate, and assisting in the receipt of the same.

  • Eligibility assessment
  • Documentation collation and verification
  • Application drafting and submission
  • Addressing queries or objections raised by authorities

Our immigration lawyers will assist you in making sure that your OCI application is made in the right way and in line with the present immigration law. To learn more about our end-to-end advisory, documentation, and representation support for OCI matters, please visit our dedicated OCI Services page.

 

Deportation, Blacklisting & Removal Matters

We provide legal support to individuals facing removal or return to their home countries. Our immigration lawyers in India will endeavour to look after the interests of our clients in such situations and guide and assist them in the event of any proceedings for redress.

We provide:

  • Representation in deportation proceedings
  • Appeals and review petitions
  • Advisory in visa overstay cases
  • Assistance in revocation of blacklisting orders
  • Humanitarian and exceptional circumstance representations

 

FRRO Registration & Regulatory Compliance

Foreign nationals with multi-entry visas valid beyond 180 days must register with FRRO/FRO within the required timeframe. Non-compliance incurs fines or penalties under Indian immigration rules.

As a full-service immigration law firm in India, we provide:

  • Assistance with document preparation and FRRO/FRO procedures
  • Support with police verification formalities
  • Advisory to corporates regarding foreign employee compliance
  • Assistance with Resident Permit/Certificate (RP/RC) issues
  • Representation in cases of rejection or compliance disputes

Our immigration lawyers ensure timely and accurate compliance to prevent regulatory complications. To learn more about our comprehensive FRRO advisory, registration, and compliance representation services, please visit our dedicated FRRO Services page.

 

Business & Corporate Immigration

Immigration is an important consideration in globalization. Our immigration lawyers work with multinationals, as well as start-ups and Indian corporates, to provide a full range of relocation and assignment services compliant with immigration law.

We assist with:

  • Intra-company transfers
  • Establishment of business operations in India
  • Representatives of overseas entities
  • Employment sponsorship frameworks
  • Investment-linked immigration matters
  • Advisory on visa refusals, fraud concerns or regulatory lapses

 

Our immigration lawyers in India have extensive experience in immigration law and practice in India. To learn more about our corporate and business immigration solutions, including advisory, compliance, and relocation services, please visit our Business & Corporate Immigration Services page.

 

Additional Immigration & Documentation Services

In addition to visa and citizenship services, we assist with legalization and apostille services for:

We also advise on:

  • Change of address, passport details or employer information
  • Immigration implications of marriage to an Indian citizen
  • Newborn baby visas in India
  • Visa requirements for destination weddings in India

Having more than 22 years of experience in immigration law, India Law Offices is one of the leading immigration law firms in India, providing strategic, legal and efficient immigration advice, support and services. Whether you require assistance for personal immigration matters or corporate mobility strategies, our team provides reliable guidance across the full spectrum of immigration law.

 

Experience

Here are some of the recent intellectual property related matters handled by our firm, showcasing our extensive expertise.

Exit Permit during COVID-19

We assisted a client in obtaining Exit Permit for his wife and newborn daughter, both US citizens, after they unintentionally overstayed during the Covid-19 pandemic due to medical reasons. Following their re-entry, our team helped them with conversion of their tourist visas to Entry Visa (X-Visa).

Visa to Market Research for Business Set up

We helped a South African Company with securing multiple entry visa for their employee who was tasked with market research and business set up in India. We drafted the critical documents, ensuring compliance with immigration norms and expedited the process to meet the tight timelines

OCI Card for UK Citizen

We provided comprehensive guidance to a UK citizen on obtaining Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI), assessing their eligibility, addressed all queries and meticulously preparing and filing the application, ensuring compliance and a seamless process.

Stay on revoking the OCI status

A US national with OCI status faced false complaint filed by his wife’s family to revoke his family’s OCI status claiming he intended to abandon his terminally ill wife during their planned stay in India. After RTI denied the request for complaint copy & noncooperation from NCW, we filed a Writ Petition in Delhi High Court obtaining a stay and protecting our client’s OCI status

Quashing LOC for Overstay in India

A British citizen faced a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued by the National Central Bureau–Interpol-CBI after overstaying in India due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and denied exit permits. Our legal team successfully challenged the LOC in High Court, which quashed it, citing violations of natural justice and constitutional rights.

Family Immigration to Germany

Our client who is living in Germany wanted to take her seriously ill mother with her on permanent basis under the German Family Program. We worked along with our foreign counterparts to help the client get approved under the scheme and also secure the NABC from a remote location in Bihar that was crucial for Visa application

Key Team Members

One of the major success of our Immigration is the skill and experience of our people who are committed in providing best legal solutions to our clients.

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Gautam Khurana

Gautam Khurana

Managing Partner

Gautam Khurana
Promila Dhar

Promila Dhar

Partner

Promila Dhar
Shubhi Sharma

Shubhi Sharma

Senior Associate

Shubhi Sharma
Arjun Khanna

Arjun Khanna

Associate

Arjun Khanna

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