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White House Walks Back $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions Only
The White House says the $100,000 H-1B fee applies only to new petitions filed after September 21, 2025; current holders,…
Dignity Act and HIRE Act: Higher FICA for OPT Wages
Congress is reviewing the Dignity Act, ending FICA exemptions for OPT students, and the HIRE Act, adding a 25% outsourcing…
Court Upholds PGWP Denial for Non-Final Semester Part-Time Status
A court affirmed IRCC’s PGWP refusal after a student studied part-time in a non-final semester, confirming only the final semester…
Judge Dismisses Boulder FAA Lawsuit as Premature; Airport Fate Unclear
A federal judge dismissed Boulder’s 2024 lawsuit against the FAA as premature on September 19, 2025. The ruling leaves Boulder…
Handling Stock Options, RSUs, and ESPP When Exiting the U.S. on H-1B
Before leaving the U.S., H‑1B workers must review equity grant terms: unvested RSUs often forfeit, ISOs typically need exercise within…
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 funds, destination-country…
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 >6 months…
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, and get…