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FBAR Penalties Matter Even Without Tax Due: What You Need to Know
FBAR is a reporting requirement for U.S. residents with foreign bank accounts exceeding $10,000. It is separate from income tax…
Tax Mistakes at Each Immigration Stage: From F-1 to Green Card
The journey from international student to green card holder involves significant tax changes. As residency status shifts, individuals move from…
Should You Stay for RSU Vesting or Return to India First?
Managing RSUs when moving from the U.S. to India depends on employment continuity and visa validity. Since most companies stop…
Safety of International Students in the U.S. Amid Trump-Era Policies
Stop AAPI Hate’s national survey finds just 4% of international students feel very or extremely safe amid recent U.S. immigration…
US Immigration 2026: Visa-by-Visa Rules, Delays, and Prep Requirements
H-1B statutes remain, but 2026 brings tighter enforcement: more RFEs, site visits, slower processing (3–5 months average), and consular delays.…
Nadella Unveils 200k+ Copilot Licenses With Indian IT Giants
Microsoft and four Indian IT giants will scale Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI across functions, potentially deploying over 200,000 licenses.…
Tariffs and Immigration Policy Threaten India–US Ties for Immigrants
Steep tariffs and tighter visa rules are increasing costs and visa delays for Indian students, H-1B workers, and employers. Lawmakers…
U.S. vs Canada for STEM Students (2025–2030): Jobs, PR, ROI
Between 2025 and 2030, the U.S. leads in STEM salaries and tech jobs but has uncertain OPT and H‑1B processes;…