CA, NY, MA Most Vulnerable to International Enrollment Decline
Brookings finds California, New York, and Massachusetts most exposed to declines in international student enrollment. International students added…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
Base-Heavy Salaries and Lean Perks: Indian H-1B Pay in the U.S.
Compensation for many Indian H-1B IT workers centers on base salary (70%–90%), typically $65,000–$90,000, with allowances (5%–20%) and…
Austria Opens Permanent Residency Path for Indians Under EU Daueraufenthalt
The Daueraufenthalt-EU lets non‑EU nationals who meet integration, income, housing, health insurance, and B1 German requirements obtain a…
Dignity Act and HIRE Act: Higher FICA for OPT Wages
Congress is reviewing the Dignity Act, ending FICA exemptions for OPT students, and the HIRE Act, adding a…
Court Upholds PGWP Denial for Non-Final Semester Part-Time Status
A court affirmed IRCC’s PGWP refusal after a student studied part-time in a non-final semester, confirming only the…
Managing a US 401(k) Abroad: Rollovers, Withdrawals, Strategies
Expats can keep their 401(k), rollover to an IRA, or cash out. Direct rollovers are usually tax-free and…
Returning to India: How to claim Employer Pensions and 401(k)
Returnees should claim EPF/EPS via EPFO and keep Certificate of Coverage if posted abroad. For 401(k)s, consider leaving…
Essential records to keep for audits after leaving the United States
Keep complete tax files for at least three years after moving abroad, including Forms 1040, 2555, 8938, FBARs,…
Determining India Tax Residency After Return: NRI, RNOR, and ROR
Residency depends on days in India: 182+ days or 60+365 over prior four years makes you resident; otherwise…