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F-1 FICA Tax Refund: Exemption Rules and How to Claim
F-1 students are generally exempt from FICA during their first five calendar years as nonresident aliens. If payroll withholds Social…
SSN vs ITIN for Non-Residents: Who Qualifies and Why It Matters
Choose SSN if authorized to work; choose ITIN if you must file U.S. taxes but aren’t SSN-eligible. SSN processing is…
Understanding the SSA, SSN, and Employee Benefits in the U.S.
The SSA issues SSNs that link wages to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits and support immigration checks. F-1 students need…
Applying for an SSN as an F-1 Student or H-1B Worker
F-1 students (with CPT/OPT or on-campus jobs) and H-1B employees must apply in person with Form SS-5 and original documents.…
Nikki Haley’s son calls for H-1B ban, immigration halt, loyalty to US
Nalin Haley called in November 2025 for banning new H-1B visas and pausing immigration, citing young Americans’ job struggles and…
American Airlines Faces Ongoing Cancellations as Shutdown Persists
American canceled about 220 flights as FAA-ordered 10% cuts at 40 airports strained schedules. Waivers and automatic refunds apply for…
Indian Tax Residency 2025: 182/60-Day Rules and Update Implications
Greater 2025 coordination among India, Canada and the U.S. is increasing automated cross‑border tax notices. Migrants must file departure returns,…
U.S.–Canada SSA: Totalisation, Detachment Rules, and Benefit Portability
Since August 1, 1984, the U.S.–Canada Totalisation Agreement prevents double pension deductions, uses a 60‑month detachment rule, and allows combining…