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U.S. Consulate Warns B1/B2 Visa Holders of Unauthorized Employment Risks

The U.S. Consulate Mumbai warns B1/B2 visitors against unauthorized work. Legal defenses focus on defining activities as permissible business consultations…

ICE Agents Can Be Charged With Murder: No Universal Immunity Remains

The Minneapolis ICE shooting underscores that federal agents do not have absolute immunity from state prosecution. While agents may seek…

PTET Explained: How Entity-Level Tax Saves Federal Deductions

PTET allows business entities to pay state taxes, providing a federal deduction that circumvents the $10,000 SALT cap for individual…

2025 SALT Cap Changes: What Immigrants and H-1B Professionals Need

The federal SALT deduction cap is rising to $40,000+ for 2025–2029, offering significant relief to residents in high-tax states like…

What the Law Really Says About Recording ICE Officers in Public

Recording ICE in public is generally a constitutionally protected right, despite administration claims to the contrary. However, this right is…

The Fiction of Safe Third Countries in Asylum Cooperation

A landmark BIA decision requires immigration judges to determine if an Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) applies before considering an applicant's…

Understanding the IRS’s Role in U.S. Tax Administration for Immigrants

This guide explains the IRS's organizational structure and its direct impact on immigrant and international taxpayers. It details how different…

State-by-State Tax Differences: Real Costs of Salary by Location

The article explains that U.S. tax outcomes are determined by location rather than immigration status. Using a $120,000 salary as…