New U.S. Visa Surcharges 2025–2026: Indians, Students & Workers
From Jan 1, 2026, a $250 Integrity Fee will be added to most non-immigrant visas; new H-1B petitions…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
New Zealand Expands AEWV to 87 Occupations from November 3, 2025
New Zealand adds 87 occupations to the AEWV via the National Occupation List effective November 3, 2025, covering…
UK Launches Young Professionals Scheme for Indians Aged 18–30
The UK’s July 22–24, 2025 ballot offers remaining slots in the India Young Professionals Scheme for degree-holding Indian…
Tax Checklist for Indian Remote Workers Employed by U.S. Companies
Services physically performed in India by non-U.S. tax residents are usually taxable only in India. Use contracts, location…
Tax Checklist for F-1/OPT Students with Indian Bank Accounts
F-1 students usually remain nonresident aliens for five years and must file Form 8843; earning U.S. income requires…
Cross-Border Gift and Inheritance Planning for U.S. Indian Assets
As 2025 U.S. gift thresholds approach, Indian-origin families must coordinate U.S. donor-based gift rules with India’s capital gains…
U.S. Taxpayer with Indian Assets: Estate Tax and FBAR Rules
Indian accounts, real estate and shares are included in the U.S. gross estate for deceased U.S. citizens and…
U.S. Taxes for Remote India Work: Guide for H-1B, F-1, GC
Working from India for U.S. employers can trigger U.S. and Indian tax obligations. U.S. residents/citizens must file Form…
When Indian Tax Exceeds U.S. Tax: Maximize FTC Benefits
If India tax on the same income is higher than U.S. tax, taxpayers can claim the Foreign Tax…