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Dignity Act and HIRE Act: Higher FICA for OPT Wages
Congress is reviewing the Dignity Act, ending FICA exemptions for OPT students, and the HIRE Act, adding a 25% outsourcing tax for services benefiting U.S. consumers. Both proposals could raise…
Court Upholds PGWP Denial for Non-Final Semester Part-Time Status
A court affirmed IRCC’s PGWP refusal after a student studied part-time in a non-final semester, confirming only the…
Judge Dismisses Boulder FAA Lawsuit as Premature; Airport Fate Unclear
A federal judge dismissed Boulder’s 2024 lawsuit against the FAA as premature on September 19, 2025. The ruling…
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…
Liquidating US Investments Before Returning: Key Cross-Border Taxes
Timing sales around non-resident alien status can avoid U.S. capital gains tax on many securities, but brokers, mutual…
What Are India’s Gold and Jewelry Import Rules for Returning Citizens
Customs rules let men bring 20 g and women 40 g of personal gold jewelry duty-free. Indians abroad…
Optimal Strategy for Closing U.S. Bank Accounts Without Hurting Credit
To close bank accounts safely, open a new account first, move automatic payments and deposits, pay outstanding fees,…
Step-by-Step Guide: Transferring Large Sums US to India under LRS Compliance
LRS allows outward remittances up to USD 250,000 per year; Form A2, PAN, purpose code and documents are…
American Airlines Ordered to Pay Over $11 Million to a Passenger
A jury ordered American Airlines to pay $11.06 million after failing to divert a Miami–Madrid flight when passenger…
Six West Africans Deported US-Ghana-Togo Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges
Reports from September 23, 2025 say six West Africans were removed from the U.S. to Ghana and then…