Sai Sankar

Sai Sankar

Sai Sankar is a law postgraduate with over 30 years of extensive experience in various domains of taxation, including direct and indirect taxes. With a rich background spanning consultancy, litigation, and policy interpretation, he brings depth and clarity to complex legal matters. Now a contributing writer for Visa Verge, Sai Sankar leverages his legal acumen to simplify immigration and tax-related issues for a global audience.
607 Articles

Rubio Launches Federal Probe Into Harvard’s International Visa Sponsorship

The U.S. government launched a July 2025 investigation into Harvard’s J-1 visa sponsorship, citing national security risks. Harvard…

Amazon’s 2025 H-1B Filings Reveal Competitive Tech Salaries

Amazon leads H 1B sponsorship with competitive salaries averaging over $150,000 for Software Engineers, full fee payment, efficient…

Best Student Cities in Germany: Munich, Berlin, and Stuttgart Guide

Germany is a prime destination for international students due to tuition-free education, top universities like TUM, and promising…

Top 10 Student-Friendly Cities Globally: Seoul Leads QS 2026 Rankings

Seoul leads the QS Best Student Cities 2026. Students must meet academic, language, financial, and visa criteria. Pathway…

Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Immigration Statuses and Visa Classifications

USCIS updates effective July 23, 2025, reduce naturalization and Green Card processing times and require travel reporting. OPT…

Singapore Tops Henley Passport Index 2025 with Access to 193 Destinations

In 2025, Singapore’s passport leads globally with visa-free access to 193 destinations. The U.S. ranks 10th after Brazil’s…

Key 2025 Visa Updates for Indian Passport Holders to Know Now

In 2025, Indians benefit from new visa rules including New Zealand’s 90-day remote work visitor visa, South Africa’s…

How to Determine Maximum Taxable Limits on Social Security Benefits

For 2025, U.S. Social Security benefits taxation remains based on provisional income and set thresholds. Seniors aged 65+…

How to Calculate Taxable Social Security Benefits Using Provisional Income

For 2025, Social Security benefits taxation rules remain unchanged, with thresholds fixed since 1993. Taxable amounts depend on…

New USCIS Rules for Green Card Holders Effective May 2025

Effective 2025, Green Card renewals require the Form I-90 edition 01/20/25, and medical form I-693 must be current.…

Understanding the SECURE Act’s 10-Year Rule for Inherited IRAs After 2019

Inherited IRAs after December 31, 2019, require most beneficiaries to withdraw funds within 10 years. Eligible designated beneficiaries…

Inherited IRA Rules for Pre-2020 Deaths Under Pre-SECURE Act

Pre-2020 inherited IRAs follow stretch IRA rules, letting beneficiaries use life expectancy for RMDs and sometimes the Five-year…

Understanding Inherited IRA Distributions and Tax Implications at Death

Inherited IRA rules changed under the SECURE Acts, requiring most beneficiaries to empty accounts within 10 years. Annual…

Understanding Prohibited Transactions Between Plans and Disqualified Persons

As of 2025, IRS and DOL increased enforcement on prohibited retirement plan transactions. Immigrants and fiduciaries must avoid…

Understanding Distributions of Employer Securities and NUA Tax Benefits

As of July 2025, NUA rules enable tax-deferral benefits for employer securities in qualified plans only through lump-sum…