Tariffs
Import duties, customs regulations, and trade policy changes affecting international moves, cross-border purchases, and small business imports. Covers tariff schedules, exemptions, and trade agreements.
Top 5 Visa-Free Destinations for Diwali 2025 from India
Five visa-free or permit-based Diwali destinations for Indians: Thailand and Mauritius (60 days), Bhutan (visa-free with ₹1,200 nightly SDF), Malaysia (30 days, MDAC required), and the Philippines (14 days). Carry…
Ind-Ra Warns H-1B Fees Could Trim India’s Remittances by $5B in FY26
Ind‑Ra warns that proposed H‑1B fee hikes and stricter rules could cut India’s remittances by up to $5…
Can the U.S. Replace H-1B with a Canada-Style Points System?
A proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee has renewed calls to replace or reform the H-1B lottery with a…
Do High Visa Fees Strengthen America or Undermine Its Edge
A proposed immigration funding plan would impose a $100,000 H-1B filing fee and a $250 Visa Integrity Fee…
Trump says Canadians will travel to the U.S. again post-deal
A 23% decline in Canadian visits to the U.S. through July 2025 reflects tariffs and tense rhetoric. Active…
Forwarders Push Back on Trump’s $100k H-1B Fee Policy
A $100,000 supplemental fee will apply to first-time H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, for…
NRAs Deductions: No Standard Deduction Except Indian Treaty
Nonresident aliens generally cannot take the standard deduction and must itemize U.S.-connected expenses on Schedule A (Form 1040-NR).…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage,…
IKEA Warns US Consumers: Tariffs Could Drive Up Furniture Prices
IKEA warns U.S. tariffs — including 50% on cabinets (Oct 1, 2025) and 30% on sofas — will…
Tax Advantage and Costs Shape Immigrant Settlement in TX and FL
Many foreign-born workers now favor Texas and Florida because no state income tax and lower housing costs increase…