Sai Sankar
Indian Startup Founders Can Now Self‑Sponsor H‑1B Visas in 2025
Indian entrepreneurs can now self-sponsor H-1B visas through their U.S. startups without separate employers. Key steps include company…
The Uncertain Future of CBI-Dependent Nations and Visa-Free Access
Countries relying on CBI programs face visa-free travel restrictions from the EU and UK, risking revenue loss. Reforms…
UAE Introduces New 10-Year Golden Visa for 2.33 Million AED
In 2025, the UAE launched a 10-year Golden Visa costing 2.33 million AED for Indians and Bangladeshis, featuring…
Indian Couple Shares Boston Airport Re-Entry Experience on H-1B and F-1 OPT
In July 2025, an Indian couple re-entered the US on H-1B and F-1 OPT visas at Boston Logan.…
Woman Shares Struggle After B1/B2 and F-1 Visa Denials to US
U.S. visa applicants face tough 2025 rules requiring proof they will return home. Unemployment and U.S. family ties…
US H-2B Visa Filing Window Opens Today for Temporary Foreign Workers
U.S. employers can hire foreign workers under the H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural jobs. The filing window opens…
Donald Trump Considers Deporting U.S. Citizens Amid Controversy
President Trump suggested deporting U.S.-born citizens with criminal records, defying the 14th Amendment. No policy exists, but expanded…
Understanding Accounting Periods: Calendar Year vs Fiscal Year Explained
Selecting the correct accounting period and method is crucial for U.S. taxes. Most individuals choose the calendar year…
General IRS Return Requirements for Valid Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Filing U.S. taxes requires valid Taxpayer Identification Numbers: SSNs for eligible workers, ITINs for non-eligible filers, and ATINs…
Visakhapatnam Resident Achieves Rare EB-1 Green Card in 2025
A Visakhapatnam resident’s 2025 EB-1 green card approval highlights the challenges Indian applicants face due to backlog delays.…
US Layoffs Surge 80% with Nearly 700,000 Jobs Cut in Five Months
US layoffs increased 80% in early 2025, especially in tech (74,700+) and retail (75,802+). Stricter H-1B visa rules…
Indian Family With 40-Country Travel History Denied Austria Schengen Visa
Indian Schengen visa rejections rose to 18% in 2025, causing €16 million lost in non-refundable fees. Austria leads…
India’s Passport Seva 2.0: How to Apply for E-Passport and Benefits
Passport Seva 2.0 launched e-passports on June 25, 2025, in 13 Indian cities. Features include embedded biometric chips,…
E-Passport with Chip in India: What It Is and How It Works
India launches secure e-passports with RFID chips from mid-2025. Applicants use Passport Seva Portal for online submission and…
F1 Visa Approved at Interview Then Rejected: Confusing Case Sparks Online Concern
An Indian student faced visa refusal after verbal approval in June 2025, reflecting a 41% F1 denial rate.…