SEBI Proposes Digital Re-KYC for NRIs, Relaxing Geo-Tagging Rules
SEBI proposes permitting NRIs to complete re-KYC from overseas if intermediaries capture GPS coordinates and match the country…
France Moves Ahead With Citizenship-Based Taxation for Expats
France proposed a targeted universal tax for citizens who lived in France recently and then move to low-tax…
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Rules: Impact on F-1, H-1B, and Universities
A suite of 2025 executive actions tightened border controls and visa rules: expanded expedited removal (EO 14159), a…
Top Immigration Stories of 2025: Global Visa and Policy Roundup
2025 saw the U.S. impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new overseas H-1B filings with in-country exemptions, plus…
IRS-ICE MOU Expands Tax ID Data Use; Employers Face New Considerations
An April 7, 2025 IRS–ICE memorandum allows ICE to request names, addresses, and tax periods without court orders…
Working and Tax Obligations for Australian Permanent Residents
Most Australian permanent residents become tax residents when they start work, reporting worldwide income under progressive rates and…
H-1B Taxes and Residency: Navigating the Current U.S. Policy Landscape
A proposed $100,000 H-1B sponsorship fee effective September 21, 2025 is reshaping hiring. Tax residency (Substantial Presence Test)…
Australia Points vs H-1B Lottery: Which Path Suits Skilled Workers?
Australia’s points-based system emphasizes measurable skills and a predictable path to permanent residency from visas like Subclass 189.…
Enacted and Proposed U.S. Visa Fees for 2026: What Changes Lie Ahead
Public Law 119-21 creates a minimum $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, indexed to inflation from…
Trump’s Tariffs and Immigration Policy: Global Trade and Jobs Outlook
Despite Trump’s tariffs, the global economy stayed resilient in 2025, with near‑3% GDP growth and rising trade. U.S.…
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…
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…
Child Tax Credit 2026: Families get $2,200 per qualifying child
For 2026 the Child Tax Credit is $2,200 per qualifying child, with up to $1,700 refundable. Phaseouts begin…
2026 Tax Brackets Updated: How Inflation Adjustments Affect Your Bill
The IRS updated 2026 tax brackets and standard deductions for returns filed in 2027, keeping rates (10%–37%) but…