Immigration Law

At IndiaLaw LLP, we provide strategic and end-to-end legal services in Immigration Law, helping individuals, families, corporates, and institutions navigate the complex framework of Indian immigration regulations. Our team offers responsive, reliable, and compliant guidance across the entire spectrum of immigration matters whether inbound to India or outbound to foreign jurisdictions.

With a strong grasp of Indian legal requirements and international immigration frameworks, we support clients with both routine applications and highly complex immigration matters, ensuring smooth transitions and legal certainty.

Our Core Immigration Services

Visa and Immigration Advisory

• Visa Advisories: Determining the appropriate visa type based on purpose of travel (business, employment, medical, student, etc.) and assisting in preparing and filing the application.
• Visa Category Changes & Conversions: Assistance with changing visa categories and converting visa statuses in accordance with Indian regulations.
• Visa Renewals and Extensions: Handling renewals, extensions, and timely compliance with the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or Foreigner Registration Office (FRO).
• Resident Permits: Obtaining and renewing Resident Permits for long-term or employment-based stays in India.
• Documentation and Compliance: Preparing, organizing, and submitting all necessary documentation with the appropriate authorities, ensuring accuracy and legal sufficiency.

Citizenship and Residency Services

• Citizenship Assistance: Assistance in obtaining Indian citizenship through naturalization, registration, or descent, including complete documentation and liaison with relevant authorities.
• Naturalization and Sponsorship: Legal support for family-based or employer-sponsored immigration matters, including affidavits, declarations, and procedural compliance.

OCI/PIO and Long-Term Visa Services

• OCI Card Applications: Assistance with filing and processing of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) applications, including eligibility review and document handling.
• PIO and Long-Term Visa Support: Guidance for Persons of Indian Origin and foreign nationals seeking long-duration visas to India.

Document Legalization and Compliance

• Apostille and Attestation Services: We provide end-to-end support in getting documents apostilled or attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), notaries, and embassies as required for immigration and visa purposes in India and abroad.
• MEA Coordination: Assistance with submission and follow-up of documents with the Ministry of External Affairs for inbound and outbound immigration requirements.
• Document Translation Services: Certified translations of legal, academic, and personal documents into required languages for immigration purposes in jurisdictions that demand localized versions.

Legal Support and Representation

• Legal Representation: Drafting and filing petitions before courts, immigration authorities, tribunals, and commissions in matters relating to visa denials, OCI registration, or blacklisting.
• Advisory on Visa Fraud and Lapses: Legal opinions and representation in cases involving alleged visa fraud, overstays, misrepresentation, or other irregularities.

General Immigration Queries and Advisory

• Immigration Law Consultations: Advisory on visa refusals, application errors, travel restrictions, documentation issues, and more. We offer practical, solution-driven opinions for both inbound and outbound immigration matters.

Why Clients Choose Us

• Comprehensive Service Coverage: From core immigration filings to related document services like apostille and translation, we deliver all essential support under one roof.
• Compliance-Focused Execution: We ensure all legal requirements—both substantive and procedural—are met with precision to prevent unnecessary delays or rejections.
• Tailored Legal Strategy: Whether you are a foreign national working in India or an Indian citizen relocating abroad, we customize our legal approach to your unique needs.
• Pan-India and Global Reach: Based in India, we cater to clients globally and collaborate with overseas legal professionals where cross-border coordination is necessary.