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IRS Blocks Project Soy Tax Strategy, Targeting Liberty Global Inc. Under Section 245A
IRS wins $109M court battle against Liberty Global after judge rules 'Project Soy' tax maneuver lacked economic substance and violated federal tax codes.
Hundreds of Flights Cancel as Fukuoka Area Control Center Glitch Disrupts Haneda Airport
A system glitch at Fukuoka Control canceled 200 flights and affected 30,000 passengers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on…
US Consulates in India Gradually Resume H-1B and F-1 Visa Appointment Slots
U.S. consulates in India begin releasing limited H-1B and F-1 visa slots for 2026, signaling a slow easing…
IRS Revives Commensurate-With-Income Standard in Platform Contribution Transactions
IRS Memo AM 2025-001 revives the 'commensurate with income' standard, allowing tax adjustments based on actual profits rather…
Maine Governor Janet Mills Extends Affordable Housing Tax Credit Through 2036
Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2116, extending Maine's Affordable Housing Income Tax Credit through 2036 to boost long-term…
Kuwait Digitizes Work Permits and Article 18 Clearances, Adds Multiple-Trip Exit Option
Kuwait digitizes Article 18 residency and work permits, making exit permits mandatory for private-sector expatriates starting July 1,…
Aer Lingus Cancels 500 Summer Flights and Enforces New Passport Rule Between UK and Ireland
Aer Lingus cancels 500+ summer 2026 flights and mandates passports for Ireland-UK travel, ending acceptance of driving licences…
USCIS Halves Green Card Approvals as ICE Targets Legal Immigrants in Arrests
USCIS green card approvals dropped 54% by early 2026, coinciding with new ICE enforcement tactics and country-specific suspensions…
Singapore Police Force and Immigration Authority Warn of Social Media Scam Targeting PR Applicants
Singapore authorities warned that scammers are targeting Permanent Residency applicants through social media. Fake fees, forged documents, and…
USCIS Tightens Green Card Approvals, Issues More Requests for Evidence on VAWA Self-Petitions
USCIS is intensifying green card scrutiny in 2026, causing more denials, returns, and long delays. Applicants face tougher…