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Pragati Singh
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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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Below mentioned table covers an overview of similarities and differences between Immigration Law in USA and India:FeatureUS Immigration LawIndian Immigration LawTypes of ImmigrationEmployment-based, family-based, refugee/asylum, humanitarian programsEmployment-based, family-based, student visas, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) statusFocusAttracting skilled workers, reuniting familiesBalancing economic needs with security concernsApplication ProcessCan be complex and lengthy, with online and paper componentsPrimarily paper-based application processLegal FrameworkBased on federal statutes, regulations, and court decisionsGoverned by the
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