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Bengaluru IBM Engineer Secures O-1 Visa After Three H-1B Rejections
After three H-1B lottery losses, AI professional Tanush Sharanarthi used documented achievements to secure an O-1 visa in 2025. The…
214(b) Denial in 3 Minutes: Indian Applicant’s U.S. Visa Case
A 40-year-old Indian customs officer with significant savings and stable employment was denied a U.S. tourist visa after a three-minute…
White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Fee to Protect U.S. Jobs
A one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions takes effect Sept 21, 2025, to discourage misuse and promote domestic hiring.…
B1/B2 Visa in 40 Seconds: Delhi Psychologist’s Fast-Track Interview
A Delhi psychologist’s B1/B2 visa was approved in 40 seconds on September 11, 2025, with passport returned in four business…
Base-Heavy Salaries and Lean Perks: Indian H-1B Pay in the U.S.
Compensation for many Indian H-1B IT workers centers on base salary (70%–90%), typically $65,000–$90,000, with allowances (5%–20%) and modest bonuses…
Austria Opens Permanent Residency Path for Indians Under EU Daueraufenthalt
The Daueraufenthalt-EU lets non‑EU nationals who meet integration, income, housing, health insurance, and B1 German requirements obtain a five‑year Austrian…
Managing a US 401(k) Abroad: Rollovers, Withdrawals, Strategies
Expats can keep their 401(k), rollover to an IRA, or cash out. Direct rollovers are usually tax-free and expand investment…
India’s Import Prohibitions and Restricted Goods Compliance Alternatives
In 2025 India tightened customs screening, prioritizing wildlife products, weapons, and controlled drugs. Many items are banned or need permits.…