Immigration law in India covers who may enter, stay in, or become a citizen of the country, and the reverse — helping Indian citizens and businesses with the documentation side of moving, studying, or working abroad. On the India-facing side, the main statutes are the Foreigners Act, 1946 (which governs foreigners' entry, stay and departure), the Citizenship Act, 1955 (citizenship by birth, descent, registration or naturalisation, including Overseas Citizen of India status), and the Passports Act, 1967. Every foreign national staying in India beyond a short period must register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) covering their city.
Common matters include visa extensions and conversions, OCI card applications, corrections or rejections, employment visa sponsorship for foreign staff working at Indian companies, and — at the more serious end — proceedings before a Foreigners Tribunal or deportation action where someone's citizenship or right to stay is disputed. Many lawyers in this area also assist Indian citizens and their sponsoring employers or universities with the legal and documentary side of outbound study or work visas, though the visa decision itself is always made by the destination country.
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