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Trump Gold Card Program Promises Fast U.S. Residency for Fees
TrumpCard.gov offers Gold and Platinum cards that require a $15,000 nonrefundable DHS fee and multimillion‑dollar contributions after USCIS‑facilitated vetting. The…
2026 Social Security for Working Retirees: COLA and Earnings Limits
In 2026 Social Security increases benefits by 2.8% and raises earnings limits and the payroll tax cap. Confirm your FRA,…
UK Immigration Clampdown Could Cost £10.8 Billion Over Five Years
Mid-2025 UK immigration changes could cost up to £10.8 billion over five years as net migration fell ~204,000. Stricter Skilled…
Trump’s Rice Tariff Warning: Impacts on India–U.S. Trade and Immigrants
President Trump’s Dec. 9 warning about possible tariffs on Indian rice, paired with a $12 billion farm package, sparked market…
OPT Fair Tax Act Would End FICA Exemption for OPT Workers
The OPT Fair Tax Act proposes ending the FICA exemption for OPT workers, making both employees and employers pay 7.65%…
2026 USCIS Fees & Processing Times: What Immigrants Should Plan
On January 1, 2026 USCIS applies H.R. 1 inflation adjustments, increasing fees like I-765 to $560 and the HR-1 parole…
2026 Outlook: Social Security COLA, Medicare Costs, Immigration
A 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 will raise average benefits modestly, but higher Medicare Part B premiums and a…
H-1B Visa Holders: Can You Earn Rental Income from Abroad?
Owning foreign rental property is compatible with H-1B status if the activity is passive and U.S. work stays authorized. Tax…