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U.S.-India Tax Treaty and 401(k) Withdrawals: Key Facts for Indian Residents

Indian residents do not get treaty tax relief on U.S. 401(k) withdrawals and face a 30% U.S. withholding tax. Early…

Step-by-Step OCI Card Application Guide for Former Indian Citizens

The Overseas Citizen of India card offers visa-free travel and NRI-like benefits to eligible former Indian citizens. The 2025 updated…

Proposed DIGNITY Act Could End FICA Tax Exemption for OPT Students

The proposed DIGNITY Act would remove the FICA tax exemption for OPT students, imposing a 15.3% payroll tax on students…

Correct Filing Fees and Payment Methods for I-130, I-485, I-765 Concurrent Filing

Eligible immigrants in the U.S. can concurrently file Forms I-130, I-485, and I-765 with separate fees totaling $2,375. Immediate relatives…

Indians Facing H-1B and F-1 Visa Challenges Turn to U.S. Investor Visas

In 2025, Indian applicants see decreased H 1B and F 1 visa success, boosting demand for EB 5 visas. EB…

Employers Must Flag Revoked EADs Using E Verify Status Change Report

From July 15, 2025, employers using E Verify must check revoked EADs via the Status Change Report and immediately reverify…

Swiss Embassy India Enforces Strict Schengen Visa Document Policy from August 2025

Swiss Schengen visa applications from India must follow a strict checklist from August 2025, disallowing extra documents. Freelancers and unusual…

USCIS Tightens Family-Based Green Card Vetting Starting August 2025

USCIS updates family-based Green Card policies effective August 1, 2025, mandating stricter evidence and interviews to prevent fraud. Petition approval…