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U.S. immigration policy tracker covering executive actions, congressional legislation, state-level laws, and federal agency updates from USCIS, ICE, CBP, and the Department of State.
Sell Indian Property Before U.S. Residency to Optimize Taxes
Timing is critical when selling Indian property before a U.S. move. To avoid U.S. taxes on worldwide income, sales should ideally close before the seller meets the Substantial Presence Test.…
Google’s Visa Advisory: Up to 12-Month Delays Affect Reentry Plans
Google is advising visa-holding employees to skip non-essential international travel. New 'online presence reviews' at U.S. consulates have…
Should You Stay for RSU Vesting or Return to India First?
Managing RSUs when moving from the U.S. to India depends on employment continuity and visa validity. Since most…
Timing Matters: Safeguarding Treaty Benefits with Coordinated Planning
Tax treaty benefits for cross-border workers are often lost due to late filings and a lack of coordination…
DV-2026 February Cutoffs: Regional Moves, Beneficiaries, Europe Drop
February DV-2026 cutoffs expanded Africa and Asia but reduced Europe’s cutoff. Supply is restricted (~52,000) and entitlement ends…
Is My DV-2026 Case Current? January 2026 Regional Cutoffs Explained
January 2026 Visa Bulletin advances DV-2026 cutoffs: Africa 35,000 (Algeria 20,000; Egypt 16,000), Asia 15,000 (Nepal 6,000), Europe…
Judge Blocks Hundreds of Layoffs, Easing Immigration Staffing
A judge blocked about 400 planned federal layoffs and ordered nearly 300 reinstatements under the Shutdown Law, preserving…
H-1B and H-4 Interviews Delayed to 2026: Protect Your Job
Consulates in India pushed H-1B and H-4 interviews into 2026 due to a mandatory online presence review starting…
Returning NRIs: How U.S. Income Triggers Worldwide Tax in India
Returning NRIs often face unexpected Indian tax on U.S.-source income because Residential Status can trigger worldwide taxation. Build…
How U.S. Tax Residency Shapes Immigration Decisions for Global Movers
Tax residency, set by the IRS, is separate from immigration status and can require reporting worldwide income. The…