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Overview of the U.S.–Canada Tax Convention for Cross-Border Workers

The U.S.–Canada tax treaty (1980/2007) prevents double taxation for cross-border workers, investors, and retirees by assigning taxing rights, capping withholding…

Tri-Country Tax Filing for Indians: Canada, U.S., and India

Treaties prevent double taxation for India–U.S.–Canada filers when filings are sequenced and documented. File Canadian departure returns, report Indian income…

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…