California Explains Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Cutting Remittance Tax to 1%
Starting July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enforces a 1% tax on specific remittance methods by…
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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.…
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…