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E-Visa Beats VOA for Indian Travelers: Planning and Certainty 2025
E-visas offer pre-approval, fixed fees, and faster processing—reducing refusals and queues—while visa-on-arrival fits spontaneous travel but risks delays and variable…
UK Emerges as Fastest Remittance Source for India with Low Fees
The UK’s remittance share to India rose to 10.8% in FY 2023-24 on growing Indian student and professional communities and…
U.S. Taxes for Remote India Work: Guide for H-1B, F-1, GC
Working from India for U.S. employers can trigger U.S. and Indian tax obligations. U.S. residents/citizens must file Form 1040; India…
U.S. Taxpayer with Indian Assets: Estate Tax and FBAR Rules
Indian accounts, real estate and shares are included in the U.S. gross estate for deceased U.S. citizens and residents. Executors…
Top 7 U.S. Tax Mistakes OCI Cardholders Must Avoid (2025)
OCI status does not alter U.S. tax obligations: U.S. citizens must report worldwide income, disclose foreign accounts (FBAR, FATCA), use…
What Amazon’s Layoffs Mean for Global Mobility, Visas, and Talent
Amazon’s restructuring shrinking 14,000 corporate roles tightens visa-sponsored job supply, risking status for H-1B and OPT workers. Students and mobility…
Little Village High Walkout Over Operation Midway Blitz
A student walkout at Little Village Lawndale High School protested reported detentions and tear gas during Operation Midway Blitz. A…
Marana Prison’s ICE Detention Plan Sparks Community Protests
MTC bought the closed Marana prison in July 2025 for $15 million; residents protested on October 24 over signs it…