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FEIE vs FTC for Indian H-1B and F-1 Earners with India Income

Choose FEIE (Form 2555) to exclude qualifying foreign salary up to about $126,500 (2025) if you meet residency tests, or…

When Indian Tax Is Lower: How FEIE and FTC Shape U.S. Tax

Report worldwide income on Form 1040. Use FEIE (up to $130,000 in 2025) for qualifying earned salary; use Form 1116…

OCI Card-Holders Must Submit e-Arrival Form 72 Hours Before Arrival

From 1 October 2025, all foreign visitors, including OCI card-holders, must file an e-Arrival Form online within 72 hours before…

Tax and Citizenship for U.S.–India Professionals and Expats

U.S. citizens must file U.S. returns reporting worldwide income even if earning only in India; Indian tax depends on residency…

H-1B Indian-Origin Immigrants Drive $2.3M GDP Gain Over Three Decades

A Manhattan Institute study finds Indian immigrants and H-1B workers deliver large fiscal gains: ~$1.7M saved per Indian immigrant (30…

Rising U.S. Citizenship Renunciations: Tax, Banking, and Visa Impacts

In 2024 about 5,000 people renounced U.S. citizenship, with Q3 seeing 2,123 renunciations. Drivers include worldwide taxation, tax compliance burdens…

UK Graduate Route: Key Features, Eligibility, and Post-Study Options

The Graduate Route lets international graduates work in the UK for two years (three for PhD) without sponsorship. Proposed cuts…

U.S. H-1B Fee Exemption for In-Country Students Boosts Campus Hiring

Officials clarified the $100,000 H‑1B fee excludes change‑of‑status filings for people already in the U.S., effective Sept 21, 2025. Employers…