United States

Federal agency managing entry and exit at U.S. ports. Handles I-94 arrival/departure records, Global Entry trusted traveler program, customs declarations, and border inspection for all travelers entering the United States.

Administers labor certification programs required for employment-based immigration. Processes Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B employers and PERM labor certifications required for employment-based green cards.

Official guide to US government information and services

Federal health insurance marketplace. Lawfully present immigrants including H-1B, L-1, and green card holders can enroll in marketplace health plans. Provides subsidies based on income and information on Medicaid eligibility.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Federal agency administering immigration and naturalization. Handles H-1B, L-1, green card (I-140/I-485), OPT, EAD, citizenship applications, and all immigration benefit requests for foreign nationals in the United States.

Indian consular mission serving the southeastern United States including Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico.

Indian consular mission serving the midwestern United States. Provides passport renewal, OCI card services, document attestation, and consular assistance for Indian nationals in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Indian consular mission serving the southern United States including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and New Mexico. Serves a large Indian community in the Houston and Dallas metropolitan areas.

Indian consular mission serving the northeastern United States. Handles passport services, OCI cards, document attestation, power of attorney, and emergency assistance for Indian nationals in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and surrounding states.

Indian consular mission serving the western United States including California, Oregon, Washington, and nearby states. Key consulate for the large Indian tech community in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area.

Primary Indian diplomatic mission in the United States. Provides consular services including passport renewal, OCI card, visa for foreign spouses, document attestation, and emergency assistance for Indian nationals across the U.S.

Federal agency issuing Social Security Numbers (SSN) required for employment, tax filing, and accessing government services. Indian nationals on work visas (H-1B, L-1, OPT) are eligible to apply for an SSN upon arrival.

Federal tax agency. Indian nationals in the U.S. must file tax returns (Form 1040 or 1040-NR), may need an ITIN if not eligible for SSN, and must report foreign accounts via FBAR/FATCA. Administers the U.S.–India Double Tax Avoidance Agreement.

Authorized outsourcing partner for Indian consular missions in the USA since November 2020. Operates Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) across major U.S. cities for passport renewal, OCI card applications, visa processing, and document attestation services.

Manages nonimmigrant and immigrant visa issuance at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Publishes monthly Visa Bulletin with priority date updates, manages the Diversity Visa lottery, and issues travel advisories.