What are the similarities and differences between the new Immigration Law in USA and India's current Immigration Laws?

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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

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