Guides
Practical how-to guides for every stage of the immigration process — from first visa application through naturalization. Checklists, timelines, cost breakdowns, and mistake-avoidance strategies.
10 Key Factors That Could Jeopardize Your Canadian PGWP Application
The PGWP is essential but strict; by October 2025 refusals sometimes exceeded 20%, often for avoidable documentation, status, or study-load errors. Apply within 180 days of official program completion, confirm…
Cross-Border Estate Tax: U.S. and India Reporting for Decedent’s Assets
Executors must include India assets in U.S. estate tax reporting and manage India capital gains, FBAR, Form 3520,…
Tax Implications for Indian-Origin U.S. Persons Holding Gold Jewelry
U.S. persons selling Indian gold or jewelry must report gains on Schedule D; collectibles rules can tax long-term…
Top Tax Mistakes U.S. Citizens in India Must Avoid
U.S. citizens in India must report worldwide income on Form 1040 and file FBAR if foreign accounts exceed…
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…
FBAR vs FATCA for NRIs: Key Rules, Thresholds, and Penalties (2025)
NRIs must check FBAR (>$10,000 aggregate foreign accounts) and FATCA (Form 8938 for broader assets with varying thresholds).…
Rental Income Tax for H-1B/GC with Indian Property: Dual Filing
U.S. residents with rental property in India must file Indian returns when due, report the rent on U.S.…
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…
NRI Builds India Home for Parents: No U.S. Tax or Filing
An NRI-owned home in India used rent-free by parents generally creates no U.S. tax or property reporting. The…
Growing Right: Key Strategies for H-2A Compliance and Best Practices
For 2025, H-2A employers face stronger enforcement: pay the highest wage (AEWR), provide approved free housing, meals, transportation,…