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Comparative Taxation of Trusts and Political Donations: India vs USA
India grants tax exemptions for registered public trusts and allows deductions for non-cash political donations, while private trusts face stricter…
Delhi IT Lead Denied US B2 Visa with ₹20 Lakh Savings and Parents in Tow
A Delhi family was denied US B2 visas under Section 214(b) despite over ₹50 lakh savings and confirmed travel plans;…
Labor Immigrant Exodus Hits U.S. Grocery Market: Shortages Loom Soon
Intensified deportations and tighter immigration rules since January 2025 shrank the foreign-born workforce by about 1.5 million, causing major labor…
STEM OPT Surges 54% in 2024, Indians Lead with Almost Half of Approvals
STEM OPT approvals surged 54% in 2024, totaling 95,384 of 194,554 OPT authorizations; India received about 79,331 approvals (≈48–49%). The…
H-1B Traveler Confirmed: Abu Dhabi Pre-Clearance Asked for Live Microsoft 365 Access
A traveler at Abu Dhabi pre-clearance reportedly showed Microsoft 365 account access to a CBP officer and was cleared. CBP…
Country-Wwise Impacts of U.S. Visa and Tariff Policy on India and Partners
Higher U.S. visa fees, long interview waits and a DHS proposal to cap student stays are squeezing Indian student mobility,…
Impacts of Trump Policies on Immigration, Visas, Jobs, Tourism, and Tariffs in 2025
Fixed four-year admission periods for student visas, a $250 Visa Integrity Fee from October 1, 2025, and an unchanged H-1B…
Federal Circuit Strikes Down Most Emergency Tariffs, Sets Up Supreme Court Fight
The Federal Circuit ruled most Liberation Day tariffs exceeded IEEPA authority and are unlawful, but stayed enforcement until October 14,…