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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…
Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean
Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may factor into…
Does Hypertension Affect a B1/B2 Visa or Extension?
Controlled high blood pressure does not bar B1/B2 visa issuance or extensions when the condition is stable and self‑managed. Consular…
India–U.S. DTAA: A Comprehensive Guide with Case Studies and Credits
The India–U.S. DTAA (effective 1991–92) prevents double taxation using the credit method, caps source rates (dividends 15%; interest/royalties 10–15%), and…
India–Latin America Tax and Visa Cooperation 2025: New Frontiers
India expanded DTAA-based cooperation across Latin America in 2025, with Brazil central to reduced withholding, academic exemptions, and proposed pension…
Understanding the India–U.S.–Canada Tax Triangle for NRIs (2025)
In 2025 many NRIs who split time between India, the U.S., and Canada face double-tax exposure. Treaties offer relief but…
Digital Entry Under VWP: ESTA Enables 90-Day Travel Without Visas
U.S. border processing is shifting to digital ESTA authorizations tied to e-passport chips for 42 VWP countries. ESTA costs $21,…