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DTAA Article 23: How Australia and India Avoid Double Tax
The India–Australia DTAA prevents double taxation: Article 15 taxes employment income where earned, and Article 23 gives tax credits for…
Missing TRC Renewal? How DTAA Benefits Are Denied and Restored
Tax authorities now require a current annual TRC to grant DTAA benefits; missing certificates trigger domestic withholding (20–30%), blocked credits,…
Shutdown Averted: What the Funding Deal Means for Visas
Congress approved minibus funding and a continuing resolution to keep government services until January 30, 2026, allowing USCIS, CBP and…
H-4 Spouse EAD Delays: Navigating Work Rights After Auto-Extension End
DHS eliminated automatic EAD extensions for many H-4 spouses effective October 30, 2025, risking work interruptions even though the Supreme…
H-1B Sponsorship Collapse Reframes U.S. Paths for Skilled Migrants
H-1B sponsorship job postings dropped dramatically to 1.9% in 2025, led by steep declines in tech. Employers cite fee hikes,…
Immigrant Visas Require Medical Exams; Nonimmigrant Visas Do Not
In late 2025 the U.S. broadened health-related public charge reviews for immigrant visas, weighing chronic conditions and applicants’ ability to…
Traveling on a B1/B2 Visa with Medical Conditions: Key Tips
New guidance tells consular officers to weigh contagiousness and likely medical costs when reviewing B1/B2 visas, without adding medical exams.…
Health Conditions That Could Block a U.S. Visa (B1/B2) in 2025
2025 guidance keeps a narrow CDC disease list for visa refusals and stresses treatment-first outcomes. New scrutiny examines whether chronic…