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SSA Between India and Canada: Pension Protection and Totalisation
Effective August 1, 2015, the India–Canada SSA prevents double pension contributions for assignments up to 60 months, allows totalisation of…
Digital Entry Under VWP: ESTA Enables 90-Day Travel Without Visas
U.S. border processing is shifting to digital ESTA authorizations tied to e-passport chips for 42 VWP countries. ESTA costs $21,…
New Trump Health-Based Visa Guidelines Could Deny Immigrant Applicants
The administration’s cable instructs consular officers to factor chronic health conditions, age, and lifetime care costs into public-charge assessments, emphasizing…
India’s DTAAs Prevent Double Taxation for Students in Canada, U.S.
India–Canada, India–U.S., and U.S.–Canada tax treaties coordinate taxing rights for Indian graduates moving from Canadian study to U.S. H‑1B employment.…
Understanding Exit Tax for Canada and the U.S. When You Leave
Exit Tax treats unrealized gains as taxable on departure. Canada requires T1161, T1243 and T1 Departure Return; the U.S. requires…
No Double Treaty Relief: Rules, Penalties, and How to Correct
DTAAs allow one treaty benefit per income item based on residency; claiming the same credit in two countries is prohibited.…
India–Canada DTAA and SSA Guide for NRIs: Taxes, Pensions 2025
India–Canada DTAA and SSA protect over 1.1 million cross‑border residents from double taxation and duplicate pension contributions. DTAA uses foreign…
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…