TPS and U Visa Not Admissions for INA 245(a), USCIS Clarifies
USCIS confirmed TPS and U visas aren’t admissions for INA § 245(a). Authorized TPS travel with Form I-512T…
Birth Certificates Remain Valid as Courts Block Birthright Citizenship Order
An executive order from January 20, 2025 would deny automatic citizenship to U.S.-born children of noncitizen, non-LPR parents…
Noem Announces 223 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Indiana, Midway Blitz
DHS reported 223 arrests in Northwest Indiana during a 287(g) sweep tied to Operation Midway Blitz; 146 were…
H-1B to Green Card: A Step-by-Step Employer-Sponsored Path
PERM processing now averages about 499 days (April 2025), stretching H-1B-to-Green-Card timelines. Employers start PERM earlier to preserve…
Common OPT/CPT Mistakes That Risk F-1 Status and How to Avoid
Working before the EAD start date or not reporting employment can trigger SEVIS termination. CPT is school-approved; OPT…
Navigating F-1 to H-1B: Tax Residency and Payroll Traps
October 1 H-1B start dates change tax residency and payroll: FICA exemption ends, Social Security and Medicare withholding…
Cross-Border Dividend Taxation: India vs. United States for Investors
Cross-border dividend income can be taxed in both India and the U.S., but the U.S.–India treaty caps source…
SEVIS Rules for Long India Trips: What F-1 Students Must Know
F-1 students risk SEVIS termination if abroad over five months without authorization. Keep I-20 signatures current (12 months;…
US Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: Implications for Indian Expats
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends most automatic EAD extensions, reversing the 540-day pandemic-era policy. Affected workers should…
Green Card and OCI: U.S. Worldwide Tax Residency Explained
Holding an OCI does not end U.S. tax residency for Green Card holders. To stop U.S. worldwide taxation,…
Cross-Border Family Finances: Tax Realities for India-U.S. Transfers
Cross-border gifts and support between India and the U.S. can trigger RBI LRS limits, Form 15CA/15CB, 20% TCS,…
ESPP and Stock Options: When Salary Becomes Capital Gains
Equity pay shifts tax character across stages: ESPP discounts and NSO bargain elements taxable as ordinary income at…
India–U.S. Tax Reporting: A Practical Guide to Avoid Double Taxation
Differences in residency rules and tax years can cause double taxation for Indians in the U.S. The DTAA…
India–U.S. Tax Reporting: Avoiding Double Taxation and Documentation
Differing residency rules and fiscal years between India and the U.S. often create double‑taxation risks. Claiming foreign tax…