NRIs in the US Speak Out Against Discrimination and Exclusion
In 2025, NRIs in the US face new workplace scrutiny under EEOC and a proposed 5% remittance tax.…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
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 Schengen Visa Rejections Hit 18% in 2025, Austria Most Restrictive
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,…
Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Japanese Cars Over Rice Imports
Trump’s June 30, 2025 threat poses a 25% tariff on Japanese cars unless Japan increases U.S. rice purchases…
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…
ITAT Quashes NRI Property Investment Addition Over Jurisdiction Error
The ITAT’s June 2025 decision protects NRIs from invalid tax notices due to jurisdictional errors. Union Budget reforms…