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Canada Refuses PR Claims Lacking Salary Proof, Cash Involved
IRCC is refusing permanent residency applications that lack verifiable salary evidence, especially where pay was in cash. Applicants should gather…
Thailand’s Mandatory Online Work Permit Launch Begins October 13, 2025
Starting October 13, 2025, Thailand requires new foreign work permit applications through the e-Work Permit portal. Employer verification began October…
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot: Four Countries Added to $15,000 Requirement
From Aug 20, 2025, the Visa Bond Pilot requires some B1/B2 applicants from four overstay nations to post refundable bonds…
Digital Disembarkation Card for Foreign Nationals: 72-hour Submission
India now requires foreign nationals, including OCIs, to submit an e-Arrival Card before arrival. File online up to 72 hours…
Minor Typo in Your Passport File Number: Renewal, Visa, and OCI
A single incorrect digit in the previous passport file number can cause manual review, delays, and downstream visa or OCI…
B1/B2 Visa Denied in Seconds: Indian Tech Lead Faces 214(b) Dilemma
A New Delhi B1/B2 interview ended in a Section 214(b) denial in under a minute despite strong professional ties and…
FBAR Filing Essentials: Form 114 Due April 15 with 6-Month Extension
U.S. persons with foreign accounts over $10,000 must file FBAR (FinCEN Form 114). For 2025 (2024 accounts) the deadline is…
FATCA Essentials: Form 8938 thresholds and foreign asset reporting
IRS deadlines require FFIs to certify FATCA compliance by July 1, 2025 for the 2024 period. Taxpayers must use Schedule…