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Do High Visa Fees Strengthen America or Undermine Its Edge
A proposed immigration funding plan would impose a $100,000 H-1B filing fee and a $250 Visa Integrity Fee to fund…
Trump says Canadians will travel to the U.S. again post-deal
A 23% decline in Canadian visits to the U.S. through July 2025 reflects tariffs and tense rhetoric. Active trade talks…
Forwarders Push Back on Trump’s $100k H-1B Fee Policy
A $100,000 supplemental fee will apply to first-time H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, for 12 months.…
NRAs Deductions: No Standard Deduction Except Indian Treaty
Nonresident aliens generally cannot take the standard deduction and must itemize U.S.-connected expenses on Schedule A (Form 1040-NR). Allowed deductions…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage, causing visa…
IKEA Warns US Consumers: Tariffs Could Drive Up Furniture Prices
IKEA warns U.S. tariffs — including 50% on cabinets (Oct 1, 2025) and 30% on sofas — will likely raise…
Tax Advantage and Costs Shape Immigrant Settlement in TX and FL
Many foreign-born workers now favor Texas and Florida because no state income tax and lower housing costs increase take-home pay.…
Do Tariffs Protect U.S. Jobs or Drive Outsourcing in the Long Term?
Tariffs can protect certain U.S. industries short-term by raising import prices, but increased input costs spread through supply chains, raise…