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Bangladeshi Passport Crisis: Valid Visas No Longer Guarantee Entry

New U.S. immigration policies require Bangladeshi travelers to navigate partial entry restrictions and potential $15,000 visa bonds. Starting early 2026,…

ROR vs RNOR: How Indian Tax Residency Impacts U.S. Migrants

The shift from RNOR to ROR status means India can tax your global income, including U.S. wages. To avoid double…

NRIs in the U.S.: Tax Implications for India and the USA

Understanding the tax shift from RNOR to ROR is vital for NRIs with U.S. investments. This article details how U.S.…

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…

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…

Do Americans Pay Federal, State, and Local Taxes? A Layered Overview

The U.S. tax system consists of federal, state, and local layers. Responsibility depends on where you live and work. While…

GNR Soldiers Deployed at Lisbon Airport Over Border Security Deficiencies

Portugal has mobilized military-status GNR soldiers and suspended the EU's biometric EES system at Lisbon Airport for three months. These…

Hawaii ICE Arrests and Detentions Rise Sharply in 2025

Federal immigration arrests in Hawaiʻi tripled in 2025 following new policy directives and a $45 billion funding increase. While the…