Aniruddha’s Leap: H-1B Limits vs B-1 Freedom for a Global Entrepreneur
An Indian entrepreneur left an H-1B after nine years for a B-1 visa, gaining travel flexibility and remote…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
Seven Months Jobless: The Harsh Reality for Returning NRIs
A viral post about a returnee from Sweden exposes India’s lack of a structured reintegration system for NRIs.…
2025 U.S. Work Authorization: $100,000 H-1B Fee and Reforms
DHS and USCIS 2025 policies include a $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee for overseas petitions, wage-focused H-1B selection, and…
Indian Students Lead Visa-Violation Risk, IRCC Reports 47,175
IRCC flagged about 47,175 students as potentially non‑compliant—roughly 8% of checked cases—with Indian students forming the largest cohort.…
Top 10 U.S. Visa Mistakes and Clear Fixes to Avoid Delays
Top visa denial causes are incorrect DS-160/DS-260 entries, fraudulent documents, weak ties, poor financial proof, and bad interviews.…
Understanding IRS Refund Claims: Deadlines, Extensions, and 1040-X
Refund claims must be filed by the later of three years from filing or two years from payment.…
Joint and Several Liability: Relief Options for Married Taxpayers
Filing jointly creates full shared liability. Use Form 8857 for tax understating issues (innocent, separated, equitable relief). Use…
Overpayment Decisions: Apply to Next Year or Request a Refund
Overpayments can be applied to next year, refunded, or split; attach Form 8888 to divide refunds or buy…
IRS Payment Plans: Short-Term Relief and Installment Options
IRS payment plans include short-term (180 days, no user fee) and long-term installment agreements (monthly payments). Streamlined plans…