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Google Engineer on H-1B Considers Returning to India Amid Visa Uncertainty and Family
A 28-year-old Google H-1B engineer faces a choice: stay in the U.S. for career benefits or return to India for…
Is the UK Losing Its Appeal for Indian Students and Professionals?
Policy changes—£41,700 Skilled Worker threshold and dependants ban from January 2024—drove Indian work visas down 50% and student grants down…
Form I-526 Instructions for Standalone EB-5 Investor Petition (01/20/25)
Form I-526 lets standalone EB‑5 investors petition after investing required capital into a U.S. NCE. Applicants must document lawful source…
USCIS Will Use Final Action Dates Chart to Calculate CSPA Age
Beginning August 15, 2025, USCIS will rely solely on Final Action Dates from the Visa Bulletin for CSPA calculations; filings…
H‑1B Lottery Ends: Wage‑Based Selection to Favor Highest Salaries
On August 14, 2025, the White House approved a rule replacing the H-1B lottery with wage-based rankings. DHS will publish…
Workers’ Compensation and Injury Payments: What Is Tax‑Exempt
Updated August 16, 2025: Workers’ compensation, compensatory damages for physical injury, and qualifying life insurance proceeds are generally tax‑free. Keep…
2023 Foreign Earned Income and Housing Exclusions: Rules and Limits
Americans abroad can exclude up to $120,000 (2023) of foreign earned income using Form 2555 if they have a foreign…
Overview of 529 Qualified Tuition Programs and Tax Treatment
529 plans (QTPs) provide tax-free growth and tax-free distributions for qualified education expenses; K–12 tuition cap is $10,000 per student…