Legal
Court rulings, regulatory changes, and legal precedents shaping immigration law. Coverage of federal circuit decisions, BIA appeals, injunctions, and enforcement litigation that affect visa holders and applicants.
Kentucky Debates Laws to Bar Immigrant Citizens from Office
Kentucky lawmakers have filed bills to restrict state and local office eligibility to natural-born U.S. citizens. HB 186 impacts local roles, while HB 259 proposes a constitutional amendment for state-level…
U.S. Consulate Warns B1/B2 Visa Holders of Unauthorized Employment Risks
The U.S. Consulate Mumbai warns B1/B2 visitors against unauthorized work. Legal defenses focus on defining activities as permissible…
ICE Agents Can Be Charged With Murder: No Universal Immunity Remains
The Minneapolis ICE shooting underscores that federal agents do not have absolute immunity from state prosecution. While agents…
PTET Explained: How Entity-Level Tax Saves Federal Deductions
PTET allows business entities to pay state taxes, providing a federal deduction that circumvents the $10,000 SALT cap…
2025 SALT Cap Changes: What Immigrants and H-1B Professionals Need
The federal SALT deduction cap is rising to $40,000+ for 2025–2029, offering significant relief to residents in high-tax…
What the Law Really Says About Recording ICE Officers in Public
Recording ICE in public is generally a constitutionally protected right, despite administration claims to the contrary. However, this…
The Fiction of Safe Third Countries in Asylum Cooperation
A landmark BIA decision requires immigration judges to determine if an Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) applies before considering…
Understanding the IRS’s Role in U.S. Tax Administration for Immigrants
This guide explains the IRS's organizational structure and its direct impact on immigrant and international taxpayers. It details…
State-by-State Tax Differences: Real Costs of Salary by Location
The article explains that U.S. tax outcomes are determined by location rather than immigration status. Using a $120,000…
No General Amnesty for Tax Evasion: Leverage Voluntary Disclosure
The IRS offers relief programs rather than general amnesty. The Voluntary Disclosure Practice (VDP) helps willful evaders settle…