India
Visa and immigration updates for Indian nationals — H-1B sponsorship trends, OCI card rules, NRI tax obligations, passport services, and bilateral agreements between India and destination countries.
Determining India Tax Residency After Return: NRI, RNOR, and ROR
Residency depends on days in India: 182+ days or 60+365 over prior four years makes you resident; otherwise NRI. Residents may be RNOR if non-resident 9/10 years or ≤729 days…
Essential preventive health screenings to complete before leaving US
Before moving abroad, complete an annual physical and necessary preventive screenings—cancer, infectious diseases, vision, dental, bone, and mental…
Optimal Strategy for India Retirement Corpus After US Savings
Combine US retirement accounts with an India-focused corpus built via SIPs into diversified equities, step-up contributions, NPS, debt…
What Documents Prove Your Legal Stay in the U.S. Before Departure
Bring top-tier proofs—Green Card, printed Form I-94, or Form I-797—and support items like pay stubs and lease. Avoid…
Estate Planning for Dual-Country Property: Key Legal and Tax Implications
Plan cross-border estates by mapping assets, choosing coordinated wills, and using trusts or holding companies to reduce probate.…
Handling Stock Options, RSUs, and ESPP When Exiting the U.S. on H-1B
Before leaving the U.S., H‑1B workers must review equity grant terms: unvested RSUs often forfeit, ISOs typically need…
US-India Tax Treaty: Implications for Avoiding Double Taxation
The US‑India treaty assigns taxing rights by income type and prevents double taxation via credits or exemptions. Residence…
Tax Implications and Reporting for Indian Residents with US Rentals
Indian residents must declare US rental income under Income from House Property while the US may withhold 30%…
International Relocation: Managing Delays, Damaged Goods, and Claims
Prepare thoroughly before an international move: choose experienced movers, document items, track shipments, inspect on delivery, and report…
Pros and Cons: Starting a Business in India vs Joining a Firm
Returning Indians must choose between startups—offering market scale, lower costs, and investor access but higher risk and slow…