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Understanding the SSA, SSN, and Employee Benefits in the U.S.

The SSA issues SSNs that link wages to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits and support immigration checks. F-1 students need…

Applying for an SSN as an F-1 Student or H-1B Worker

F-1 students (with CPT/OPT or on-campus jobs) and H-1B employees must apply in person with Form SS-5 and original documents.…

Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean

Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may factor into…

F-1 OPT Student Trapped in Fraud: How to Exit Safely

Federal agents are conducting unannounced employer checks to expose fake OPT jobs and sham training plans. USCIS, ICE and FDNS…

Global Education Trends 2025: Visa Rules, Costs, and AI Impact

2025 marks a shift in international education: US arrivals fall 19% as students favor countries offering stable work rights, lower…

Social Security Agreements: Why Global Indians Benefit in 2025

India seeks to widen its SSA network as expatriates and firms face double social security deductions and lost benefits. SSAs…

India–U.S. Tax Treaty Essentials for F-1, H-1B, NRIs (2025 Update)

The India–U.S. DTAA prevents double taxation and gives students a unique standard deduction right, but absent a Social Security totalisation…

F-1 OPT Travelers to India Face Re-Entry Anxiety, Docs Scrutiny

Rising re-entry anxiety is causing Indian F-1 students on OPT to postpone trips home. Inconsistent border treatment—even with correct documents—has…