H1B
H-1B visa lottery results, cap season updates, wage level analysis, employer sponsorship data, and transfer rules. Covers registration, selection, RFE trends, and premium processing timelines for FY2026.
Returning to India on H-1B: Pre-Departure and Arrival Essentials
Before returning to India, H-1B professionals must collect originals like I-797, passport, visa stamp, pay stubs, W-2s, and I-94; act within the 60-day grace period if employment ends; coordinate taxes,…
Liquidating US Investments Before Returning: Key Cross-Border Taxes
Timing sales around non-resident alien status can avoid U.S. capital gains tax on many securities, but brokers, mutual…
What Are India’s Gold and Jewelry Import Rules for Returning Citizens
Customs rules let men bring 20 g and women 40 g of personal gold jewelry duty-free. Indians abroad…
Navigating the US to India Workplace: Strategies for Reintegration
A phased guide helps returnees adapt from US corporate norms to Indian workplaces. Key steps: observe early, use…
Optimal Strategy for Closing U.S. Bank Accounts Without Hurting Credit
To close bank accounts safely, open a new account first, move automatic payments and deposits, pay outstanding fees,…
Coordinating Retirement Planning Across Two Countries: Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies
Follow an eight‑step cross‑border retirement playbook: map tax treaties, inventory accounts, sequence withdrawals, manage currency, confirm residency and…
H-1B & L-1 Visas: How They Work, Green Cards, Citizenship
H-1B and L-1 visas let U.S. employers hire specialized foreign talent; H-1B is capped at 85,000 with a…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens U.S. Doctor Shortage
A new one-time $100,000 fee on H‑1B petitions starting September 21, 2025 threatens hiring of international medical graduates,…
Connecticut Firms Urge Action Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Impeding Hiring
A new executive order imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT September…
Step-by-Step Guide: Transferring Large Sums US to India under LRS Compliance
LRS allows outward remittances up to USD 250,000 per year; Form A2, PAN, purpose code and documents are…