Public Pressure Triggers Labour Ministry’s Work Permit Audits
Canada intensified audits covering 25% of employers using IMP and TFWP to ensure proper wages, job duties, and…
Remittances Tax: Trump’s Bill May Hit Indians in the US Hard
The remittances tax in Trump’s bill creates a 3.5% fee on international transfers by noncitizens, affecting 4.5 million…
Azerbaijan and China Agree on Mutual Visa Exemption to Boost Connectivity
Azerbaijan and China signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement pending ratification, replacing a temporary waiver. It allows visa-free…
Endowment Tax Proposal Disadvantages Schools with Many International Students
A bill passed by the House would raise taxes on wealthy private universities by excluding international students from…
Thai Police link British nationals to drug smuggling via visa-free entry
British nationals increasingly smuggle cannabis from Thailand exploiting visa exemptions. Thai police arrested over 50 since July 2024.…
House GOP budget ties immigrant measures to major tax cuts
The House GOP budget funds permanent 2017 tax cuts through immigration enforcement, including a new $1,000 asylum fee.…
U.S. Remittance Tax in 2026: 1% Excise Tax, Exemptions, Who Pays
A 1% U.S. remittance tax on cash transfers starts Jan 1, 2026. Electronic and digital wallet transfers remain…
NRIs urged to check tax rules before filing Income Tax Returns for 2025-26
For AY 2025-26, NRIs need to file Income Tax Returns by May 23, 2025, adhering to existing tax…
Trump Administration Slaps Tax Hikes on Elite Colleges
The Trump administration plans tiered taxes on elite college endowments up to 20%, aiming to curb perceived privileges.…
China’s inbound tourism climbs after changes to visa policies
In 2025, China attracted more tourists through expanded visa exemptions for 38 countries and lengthened transit stays to…
Mozambique halts Electronic Travel Authorization for visa-exempt travelers
Mozambique has halted the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for 29 visa-exempt countries due to technical issues. Travelers no…
Tax filings drop in immigrant communities as fear of deportation rises
Due to fears over IRS data sharing with immigration authorities, many immigrants now hesitate or avoid filing taxes.…
Trump Squeezes Through ‘One Vote’ Tax Cuts Bill
President Trump’s bill for broad tax cuts and aggressive immigration enforcement passed a key committee by one vote.…
Senator Moran pushes for mandatory ADS-B Out on planes in Class B airspace
Senator Moran’s bill mandates universal ADS-B Out for all aircraft in Class B airspace, following a fatal DCA…