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Common OPT/CPT Mistakes That Risk F-1 Status and How to Avoid
Working before the EAD start date or not reporting employment can trigger SEVIS termination. CPT is school-approved; OPT needs USCIS-issued…
Navigating F-1 to H-1B: Tax Residency and Payroll Traps
October 1 H-1B start dates change tax residency and payroll: FICA exemption ends, Social Security and Medicare withholding must start,…
Cross-Border Dividend Taxation: India vs. United States for Investors
Cross-border dividend income can be taxed in both India and the U.S., but the U.S.–India treaty caps source withholding at…
SEVIS Rules for Long India Trips: What F-1 Students Must Know
F-1 students risk SEVIS termination if abroad over five months without authorization. Keep I-20 signatures current (12 months; 6 for…
US Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: Implications for Indian Expats
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends most automatic EAD extensions, reversing the 540-day pandemic-era policy. Affected workers should file up…
Green Card and OCI: U.S. Worldwide Tax Residency Explained
Holding an OCI does not end U.S. tax residency for Green Card holders. To stop U.S. worldwide taxation, one must…
Cross-Border Family Finances: Tax Realities for India-U.S. Transfers
Cross-border gifts and support between India and the U.S. can trigger RBI LRS limits, Form 15CA/15CB, 20% TCS, and U.S.…
ESPP and Stock Options: When Salary Becomes Capital Gains
Equity pay shifts tax character across stages: ESPP discounts and NSO bargain elements taxable as ordinary income at purchase/exercise; sales…