International Students Can Claim a FICA Tax Refund from Their Employer. Here’s How
Learn how F-1 and J-1 students can claim a 2026 FICA tax refund for Social Security and Medicare…
How International Students Can Claim Tax Treaty Benefits on OPT Using IRS Publication 901
F-1 students must file 2025 tax returns by April 15 or June 15, 2026. Failure to comply can…
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Withhold College Admissions and Consumer Transparency Data
A federal judge maintains a block on the Trump administration's mandate requiring colleges to report retroactive admissions data…
2026 J-1 Visa Tax Return Guide for 1.5 Million Exchange Visitors, Au Pairs, Scholars
J-1 visa tax guide for 2026: Learn how to file Form 8843 and 1040-NR, determine residency, and avoid…
FBAR and FATCA Form 8938 Reporting Rules Change April 1, 2026
USCIS now links FBAR/FATCA financial reporting to immigration vetting for 2026. Ensure foreign account disclosures are accurate to…
2026 Tax Guide for F-1 Students: Filing Form 8843 and 1040-NR Explained
F-1 students must file Form 1040-NR by April 15 and Form 8843 by June 15 to maintain tax…
California Ranks in Top 10 for International Students, Balancing Tuition Affordability and Jobs
Discover the 10 best U.S. states for international students in 2026, ranking California, Texas, and more based on…
Why Every International Student Must File Form 8843 to Pass the Substantial Presence Test
Essential 2026 tax deadlines for international students: Form 8843 is due April 15 for those with income and…
From F-1 to H-1B Visa: When You Start Paying FICA Taxes
Learn how the F-1 to H-1B transition affects FICA, residency status, and treaty benefits in 2026. Manage payroll…
Auditor General of Canada Flags 98% Student Direct Stream Approvals at IRCC
Auditor General Karen Hogan faults Canada for approving 98% of Indian student visas in 2024 despite known fraud…
University of North Texas Slashes 70+ Programs to Close $45M Deficit
UNT is cutting 70+ programs to address a $45M deficit caused by a drop in international enrollment and…
Organized Crime, Student Visa Program and Extortion Shootings Fuel Canada Crisis
Organized crime is exploiting Canada's student visa program to recruit vulnerable students into extortion squads, prompting calls for…
Top U.S. Colleges Demand F-1, I-20, Credible Funding Plan Before Applying
The 2026 U.S. News rankings crown Princeton No. 1, but international students must weigh prestige against F-1 visa…
Oracle Layoffs Put H-1B Workers and F-1 Students on OPT at Risk in Tight Tech Job Market
Oracle's reported 30,000 job cuts signal a tightening tech market, leaving H-1B and F-1 workers with a 60-day…