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Impact of OBBBA Remittance Tax on Green-Card and Visa Holders
OBBBA’s remittance tax charges 1% on transfers over $15 unless U.S. citizenship is proven. It affects H-1B/F-1 visa holders, green-card…
Impact of OBBBA Medicaid and SNAP Cuts on Low-Wage Immigrant Families
OBBBA threatens significant Medicaid and SNAP cuts for immigrant families, including refugees and asylees. Proposed higher remittance fees would add…
Effective Date and Transition Rules for Remittance Tax in One Big Beautiful Bill
Beginning January 1, 2026, a 1% federal tax applies to cash-based international transfers from the U.S., impacting all senders. Banks…
Do Legal Immigrants Face Different Remittance Tax Rates Under OBBBA?
OBBBA establishes a 1% tax on all remittance senders including green card holders and U.S. citizens. The bill passed the…
No Current Evidence OBBBA Affects F-1 Students’ In-State Tuition Eligibility
OBBBA may affect F-1 students’ access to in-state tuition waivers and state aid. Students should verify eligibility, gather required documents,…
One Big Beautiful Bill Passes, Indirectly Impacting H-1B Healthcare Access
The One Big Beautiful Bill includes major Medicaid cuts that may indirectly raise healthcare costs for H-1B visa holders. The…
Could Enhanced Deportation Funding Affect H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders?
Enhanced deportation funding under the 2025 OBBBA intensifies risks for H-1B and F-1 visa holders through stricter enforcement. Both visa…
Could Refugees and Humanitarian Parolees Lose Medicaid Under OBBBA Rules?
Starting October 1, 2026, OBBBA removes Medicaid and other health benefits from refugees and humanitarian parolees, ending decades of coverage.…