60-Day Grace Period Can End Early, Forcing H-1B Worker to Leave Despite Portability
H-1B workers must ensure transfer petitions are filed before grace periods end, as a job offer alone does…
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ICE Detains Military Spouse at Louisiana Base Despite Marriage, Cites Removal Order
The detention of a soldier's wife highlights how old removal orders can override military service ties in 2026…
New Green Card Holder Tax Checklist 2026 Includes One Big Beautiful Bill Act Rules
New 2026 green card holders must report worldwide income and may require dual-status filing. Compliance is vital for…
New Jersey Sets $150,000 Income Limit for Retirement Income Exclusion in 2026
New Jersey's 2026 retirement income exclusion allows residents age 62+ to exclude up to $150,000 from state taxes…
B-1/B-2 Visa Holders with U.S.-Source Income Must File Form 1040-NR and Form 8843
B-1/B-2 visitors must file Form 1040-NR if they earn U.S.-source income in 2026. This guide covers residency tests,…
Nonresident Aliens Generally Can’t Claim American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credits
Nonresident aliens and most F-1 students cannot claim the AOTC or LLC education credits for 2026 unless they…
International Students Can Claim a FICA Tax Refund from Their Employer. Here’s How
Learn how F-1 and J-1 students can claim a 2026 FICA tax refund for Social Security and Medicare…
How International Students Can Claim Tax Treaty Benefits on OPT Using IRS Publication 901
F-1 students must file 2025 tax returns by April 15 or June 15, 2026. Failure to comply can…
U.S.-Israel-Iran War Drives Middle East Conflict Into Visa Delays, Higher Costs
The U.S.-Israel-Iran war in 2026 drives up gas prices, disrupts global travel, and slows visa processing, impacting household…