Transfer
Visa transfer procedures, employer change rules, and status adjustment processes. Covers H-1B transfers, F-1 SEVIS transfers, and switching between visa categories without leaving the United States.
Deloitte Cuts Parental Leave to 8 Weeks, Rolls Back IVF Benefits for Some U.S. Staff
Deloitte to cut parental leave, PTO, and $50k in IVF benefits for internal U.S. support roles under a new 2027 talent model restructuring.
L-1 Visa Holders Filing Form 1040NR Face U.S. Tax Rules as Nonresident Aliens
A guide for L-1 visa holders on 2026 tax residency, filing Form 1040 or 1040-NR, and reporting foreign…
International Students Can Claim a FICA Tax Refund from Their Employer. Here’s How
Learn how F-1 and J-1 students can claim a 2026 FICA tax refund for Social Security and Medicare…
Dual-Status Alien Tax Returns: Navigating Green Card Rules and the Substantial Presence Test
Learn the 2026 IRS rules for dual-status aliens, including form requirements, filing restrictions, and why you must mail…
H-1B Visa Sponsors Adopt Wage-Weighted Selection as Record-Breaking Salaries Rise
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B selection using a new wage-weighted lottery. California tech hubs lead with record salaries…
USCIS Issues Oversight Statement as H-1B Workers Navigate Dual-Status Tax Returns
Learn how 2025 dual-status tax filing affects H-1B status and future immigration, including key deadlines and USCIS compliance…
From F-1 to H-1B Visa: When You Start Paying FICA Taxes
Learn how the F-1 to H-1B transition affects FICA, residency status, and treaty benefits in 2026. Manage payroll…
Visa Holders in Texas Keep 401(k) Withdrawals Tax-Free Under Substantial Presence Test
Texas offers $0 state tax on 401(k) withdrawals for visa holders in 2026, though federal taxes and residency…
Thailand Extends Work Permit Renewal with 900 THB Fee Through March 31
Thailand extends work permit renewal for Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam workers to March 31, 2026, to resolve medical…
H-2B Seasonal Worker Visa Cap Eases with Supplemental Visas for Returning Workers
The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration opens March 2026. Employers must prepare for the beneficiary-centric lottery, strict fee…