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Activists Form Sanctuary Communities to Track ICE in New Hampshire
Activists formed multiple Sanctuary Communities across New Hampshire in 2025 to document growing ICE activity, train volunteers, and support detained…
USA HIRE Act: Assessing Its Impact on India’s IT Exports and Jobs
The USA HIRE Act would impose a 25% tax on payments to foreign service workers and remove deductions, threatening India’s…
Vedam Secures Deportation Stay After Wrongful Imprisonment
Courts paused the deportation of Subramanyam Vedam after his 1983 murder conviction was vacated in August 2025. ICE detained him…
Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad: How Digital Nomads Keep the Spirit Alive
Americans in Bali, Lisbon and Bengaluru are staging Friendsgiving potlucks that blend local ingredients with holiday tradition. Video calls and…
Thanksgiving with Host Families: A Guide for International Students
Plan Thanksgiving with a host family by applying 6–8 weeks ahead through university programs. Confirm match and logistics, carry I-20…
Thanksgiving Break in US Universities for International Students
For Thanksgiving 2025 (Nov 27), international students should verify travel signatures on I-20/DS-2019, book travel early, carry key immigration documents,…
Year-End Tax Deductions for International Workers and Students
Before December 31, 2025, confirm tax residency to know whether to file Form 1040 or 1040-NR. Update withholding, max 401(k)…
Global Shopping for Thanksgiving: Tariffs, Duties, and Hidden Costs
Tariffs embedded in import costs are raising prices on Black Friday items. The U.S. $800 de minimis rule limits duties…