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Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Urges Indian Visa Holders to ‘come Home’ After Green Card Rule Tightening
New USCIS policy limits domestic Green Card adjustments, forcing most visa holders to process abroad as Indian visa bulletin dates face sharp retrogression.
UK Cuts Student Visas as Net Migration Drops Below 200,000 in 2026
UK net migration fell 48% to 171,000 in 2025 as the government implemented a strict 'visa brake' and…
Feijóo Promises Tough Immigration Rules: Criminals Face Expulsion Under Points Visa
Feijóo proposes a points-based visa and criminal expulsion to overhaul Spain's migration policy, emphasizing labor needs and stricter…
Record 2025 German Passport Applications Jam Staatsangehörigkeitsbehörde as Law Reform Looms
Germany's 2026 citizenship surge follows reforms cutting residency to 5 years, or 3 years for high achievers, despite…
Trump Officials Say New Green Card Rules Probably Won’t Target Those Bringing Economic Benefit
New 2026 green card rules prioritize applicants with high earnings and investment, while increasing scrutiny on those likely…
5-Year Tax-Saving Bank Deposits Return as Section 80C Options. But Are They Right for Nris?
NRIs must weigh tax regime choices and liquidity needs before investing in 5-year tax-saving FDs, as benefits only…
ICE Has No Connection to Paragon Solutions, DHS Says Amid Spyware Reports
DHS denies ICE has a relationship with spyware maker Paragon Solutions, contradicting records of a $2 million contract…
Nris Face Higher Capital Gains Tax Without Indexation When Selling Indian Property
India’s new capital gains rules can raise NRI property tax bills despite a lower 12.5% rate. Without indexation,…
How to Split Social Security and Medicare Tax When Switching F-1 OPT to H-1B in One Year
Learn how to manage F-1 to H-1B tax transitions, separate exempt FICA wages, and file for Social Security…
H-1B Lottery Shifts in Fiscal Year 2027, Favoring U.S. Master’s Degree Holders
H-1B registrations for FY 2027 dropped 38.5% as new wage-weighted rules and beneficiary-centric selection favor high-paid, advanced degree…