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US Tax Filing: Partial-Year Departure and Future Years with FBAR

Moving abroad does not suspend U.S. tax filing: file Form 1040 reporting worldwide income. Consider FEIE (Form 2555) or FTC…

Indian Airport and Port Customs: Procedures for Efficient Clearance

Indian customs requires passengers to use Green or Red Channel correctly, declare currency over set thresholds, and submit e-documents for…

Departing USCIS: How It Affects Pending I-485 and I-140 Petitions

Departing the U.S. with a pending I-485 without approved advance parole leads USCIS to abandon and deny the I-485. The…

US College Admissions: India vs US Applicants Long-Term Implications

Admissions are changing as visa delays and higher international tuition reshape choices for Indian applicants. A 46% drop in July…

Staying Outside the U.S. on H-1B: When Is Abandonment Triggered?

Approved H-1B petitions survive time abroad if validity and job availability continue. Leaving while a Change of Status is pending…

Cross-Border Tax Planning for a Transition Year with Dual Income

To reduce transition-year double taxation, prove precise residency dates, check treaties for your income types, and document foreign taxes to…

Best Health Insurance for Indian Returnees with US-Treated Conditions

Returnees favor policies with lifetime renewability and 2–4 year waiting provisions for pre-existing conditions. Niva Bupa, Star Health, ManipalCigna, and…

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 required. Inbound…