India–U.S. Tax Reporting: Avoiding Double Taxation and Documentation
Differing residency rules and fiscal years between India and the U.S. often create double‑taxation risks. Claiming foreign tax…
New U.S. Visa Surcharges 2025–2026: Indians, Students & Workers
From Jan 1, 2026, a $250 Integrity Fee will be added to most non-immigrant visas; new H-1B petitions…
Tax Checklist for F-1/OPT Students with Indian Bank Accounts
F-1 students usually remain nonresident aliens for five years and must file Form 8843; earning U.S. income requires…
U.S. Taxes for Remote India Work: Guide for H-1B, F-1, GC
Working from India for U.S. employers can trigger U.S. and Indian tax obligations. U.S. residents/citizens must file Form…
F-1 Tax Residency After Year 5: Indian Students’ Worldwide Income
After five calendar years, F-1 students begin counting U.S. days for the Substantial Presence Test on January 1…
FEIE vs FTC for H-1B and F-1 Income from India: Guidance
FEIE (Form 2555) excludes eligible wages earned abroad up to $130,000 (2025) if time tests are met; FTC…
NRIs Owning Indian Property While in the U.S.: Tax Rules
Simply owning Indian property does not trigger U.S. taxes if there’s no rent or sale. Reporting obligations focus…
US OPT Students Face Tax Changes, FICA Exemption on the Line
Two pending bills—the OPT Fair Tax Act and Dignity Act of 2025—would end FICA exemption for OPT, making…
UK Graduate Route: Key Features, Eligibility, and Post-Study Options
The Graduate Route lets international graduates work in the UK for two years (three for PhD) without sponsorship.…
U.S. H-1B Fee Exemption for In-Country Students Boosts Campus Hiring
Officials clarified the $100,000 H‑1B fee excludes change‑of‑status filings for people already in the U.S., effective Sept 21,…
H-1B Revocation Triggers F-1 Auto-Termination: A Cautionary Case
An August 29, 2025 employer-filed H-1B revocation led to SEVIS auto-termination, ending a recent graduate's OPT and F-1…
H-1B Fee Hike and F-1 Admission Cap Proposal Announced
A US$100,000 fee will apply to H-1B filings made abroad after late September 2025, while in‑U.S. change-of-status petitions…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused,…
2025 Trump Immigration Orders: Effects on Students, H-1B Visas
Major 2025 U.S. immigration moves include EO 14160 limiting birthright citizenship (blocked), EO 14159 expanding removal and entry…