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.
239 Articles

Legal Remedies for B1/B2 Visa Holders Who Overstay Due to Illness

Visitors on B1/B2 visas who fall ill may file for extensions or deferred action with medical evidence to…

Study in Canada 2026: Top Universities, Courses & Application Guide

McGill, Toronto, and UBC lead Canadian universities with excellent programs and rankings. International students need Letters of Acceptance…

India-UK Commit to 36-Month Timeline for Professional Qualification MRAs

The 2025 India–UK CETA includes a 36-month plan to recognize professional qualifications mutually. The liberal mobility regime removes…

Understanding Capital Gains and Losses: Calculation and Tax Rates

Understanding capital gains and losses is crucial for taxpayers selling assets. Report sales using IRS forms, apply correct…

Understanding Capital Assets and Tax Treatment of Gains and Losses

U.S. immigrants must report capital asset sales, including cryptocurrency gains, using IRS forms 8949 and 1040. Capital gains…

Understanding Reporting and Tax Treatment of Gains and Losses

Immigrants selling property or securities in the U.S. must understand gain and loss reporting rules. Investors use Schedule…

Study Medicine in the USA: Top 10 Medical Schools and Rankings

Top U.S. medical schools in 2025 require high MCAT scores and U.S./Canadian coursework. NYU offers a tuition-free MD…

Is the U.S. MD Degree Equivalent to India’s MBBS Degree?

Indian MBBS is a 5.5-year undergraduate program post-high school; US MD requires 8+ years including undergrad and residency.…

Understanding Non-Business Bad Debt Deduction Requirements

Non business bad debts qualify for deductions only if totally worthless with proper proof of a legal loan…

How to Calculate Gain or Loss on Sale of Property in 2025

Homeowners selling their main home can exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 joint) in capital gains if they meet…

Understanding Depreciation: Types of Property and Cost Recovery Methods

Depreciation lets U.S. business owners and immigrants deduct costs of tangible property used for income over years. Capital…

U.S. Restores 12-Month Interview Waiver for Most B1/B2 Renewals Sept 2025

From September 2025, only B1/B2 visa renewals within 12 months expire qualify for interview waivers. H1B and F1…

Visa Delays Jeopardize Fall 2025 Plans for Thousands of Indian Students

F-1 visa approvals for Indian students dropped sharply in 2025 due to appointment freezes, new social media rules,…

H-1B Visa Holder’s Promotion to Electrical Engineer Risks Legal Status

USCIS now enforces stricter rules on H 1B visa promotions. Employers must file amendments for significant job changes…

Understanding Like-Kind Exchanges of Real Property Under Section 1031

Section 1031 updates in 2025 expand property eligibility, add a $5 million gain deferral limit, and tighten IRS…