Taxes
Tax filing requirements for immigrants, visa holders, expats, and NRIs. Covers 2026 brackets, treaty benefits, FBAR and FATCA compliance, ITIN applications, and state tax obligations for non-residents.
US Exempts Afghan SIV Holders from New Travel Ban, Supports Visas
The June 2025 travel ban blocks entry from 19 countries but exempts Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders. It addresses security risks and visa overstays but impacts many Afghan nationals. Visa…
Indian Tax Tribunal Rules Tourist Visas Invalidate NRI Status for Business Travel
ITAT’s 2025 ruling penalizes misuse of tourist visas for business travel, emphasizing travel purpose and visa type in…
Analysis of Exemptions and Impact in Trump’s 2025 Travel Restrictions
Trump’s June 2025 executive order bans or restricts travel from 19 countries, exempting green card holders and some…
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…