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…
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Opens March 2026 with New Lottery Rules
The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration opens March 2026. Employers must prepare for the beneficiary-centric lottery, strict fee…
Itaú Unibanco Investors Face U.S. Tax Deadline for Brazilian Income
Investors receiving Brazilian income face a critical April 15, 2026, U.S. tax deadline. Brazil's new 17.5% withholding rate…
F-1 to H-1B Shift Creates Tax Deduction Issues in One Big Beautiful Bill
The shift from F-1 to H-1B status creates significant tax challenges, specifically regarding dual-status residency and treaty benefits.…
Sr50,000 Fine, Jail and Deportation for Visit Visa Overstays in Saudi
Saudi Arabia is enforcing strict penalties for visit visa overstays. Sponsors who fail to notify authorities face SR…
Omanisation Quotas Drive Fee Cuts Under Ministerial Decision No. 602/2025
Oman has implemented a tiered work permit fee system based on Omanisation compliance. Companies meeting local hiring quotas…
India’s Tech Titans Help Cover $100,000 H-1B Bill for TCS
A comprehensive overview of H-1B sponsorship for FY 2027, focusing on LCA compliance, the new $100,000 consular fee,…
Cabinet, Work Permit Approvals, Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda has centralized its work permit system to favor local recruitment. Under the new rules, employers…
Big Tech, Amazon Seek Ways Around $100,000 H-1B Fee
A $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B petitions is driving U.S. tech companies to favor domestic candidates over…
Google Parent Plots Expansion in India as US Restricts H-1B Visas
The FY 2027 H-1B season introduces wage-weighted selection on February 27, 2026, and opens registration on March 4.…
Lelystad Airport Greenlit for Commercial Aviation by Dutch Government
Starting in 2027, Lelystad Airport will serve as Amsterdam's secondary hub for European leisure travel. Approved by the…
American Airlines Unions Demand CEO Robert Isom Step Down
American Airlines faces a challenging 2026 due to an 87% profit decline and public union disputes. While Delta…