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Gulf Tax Guide 2025 for NRIs: DTAA, Residency, Remittances

The 2025 rule means NRIs with over ₹15 lakh Indian income and no foreign tax risk becoming 'deemed residents'. DTAAs…

Can a spouse with chronic illness be denied a US visa?

A November 2025 State Department guidance expands health-based public-charge assessments to include chronic conditions and lifetime cost projections across most…

GCC vs UAE: Key Differences for Travelers and UAE Visas

The GCC is a regional council of six countries; the UAE is one member with its own immigration rules. A…

Immigrant Visas Require Medical Exams; Nonimmigrant Visas Do Not

In late 2025 the U.S. broadened health-related public charge reviews for immigrant visas, weighing chronic conditions and applicants’ ability to…

Planning a U.S. Medical Trip: B-2 Visa Requirements and Costs

For medical B-2 visas, applicants must provide two matching medical letters, realistic cost estimates, and verifiable funds that align with…

Traveling on a B1/B2 Visa with Medical Conditions: Key Tips

New guidance tells consular officers to weigh contagiousness and likely medical costs when reviewing B1/B2 visas, without adding medical exams.…

Health Conditions That Could Block a U.S. Visa (B1/B2) in 2025

2025 guidance keeps a narrow CDC disease list for visa refusals and stresses treatment-first outcomes. New scrutiny examines whether chronic…

Does Hypertension Affect a B1/B2 Visa or Extension?

Controlled high blood pressure does not bar B1/B2 visa issuance or extensions when the condition is stable and self‑managed. Consular…