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,…
Understanding U.S. Expatriation Tax for Green Card Surrender in India
Renouncing U.S. residence can trigger the Expatriation Tax if you meet Covered Expatriate tests: $2 million net worth,…
FEIE vs FTC for Indian H-1B and F-1 Earners with India Income
Choose FEIE (Form 2555) to exclude qualifying foreign salary up to about $126,500 (2025) if you meet residency…
When Indian Tax Is Lower: How FEIE and FTC Shape U.S. Tax
Report worldwide income on Form 1040. Use FEIE (up to $130,000 in 2025) for qualifying earned salary; use…
Filing Form I-751: Remove Conditions on Marriage-Based Residence
Form I-751 removes the two-year condition for marriage-based conditional residents. File jointly within the 90-day pre-expiration window or…
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,…
India’s Talent Repatriation Scheme: Implications for Indian Researchers Abroad
India’s 2025 New Talent-Repatriation Scheme offers funded roles, set-up grants, relocation aid, and IP clarity to attract Indian-origin…
Top Immigration Stories of 2025: Global Visa and Policy Roundup
2025 saw the U.S. impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new overseas H-1B filings with in-country exemptions, plus…
What Indian Students Need to Know About Foreign Campus Universities
UGC 2023 allows top-500 foreign universities to open autonomous India campuses; 17 approvals exist. Degrees equal parent diplomas…