Oliver Mercer
NRI Taxation on Real Estate Capital Gains Reinvestment
NRIs can benefit from reinvesting real estate capital gains by utilizing Sections 54 and 54F of the Indian…
Macau-Kazakhstan Visa-Free Travel Deal
Macau and Kazakhstan signed a visa-free travel agreement on April 9, 2024, enhancing diplomatic and economic ties. Residents…
Alien Enemies Act: Trump’s Deportation Plan Explained
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 allows the U.S. to detain and deport nationals from enemy countries during…
H1B Visa Lottery: How It Works and Your Chances
The H1B visa lottery manages high-demand U.S. visas for foreign workers in specialty fields, capped at 65,000 annually,…
LCA in H1B Visa: What You Need to Know
The Labor Condition Application (LCA) is a mandatory document for H1B visa petitions. It ensures that foreign workers…
Can H1B Visa Holders Earn 1099 Income?
H1B visa holders generally cannot receive 1099 income, as they are required to work as employees, not independent…
Is H1B Visa Holder a Resident Alien?
H1B visa holders can be classified as resident aliens for tax purposes if they meet the substantial presence…
Lebanon Temporary Protected Status Designation by DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to armed conflict…
Minister Goyal Claims H1B Visa Hassles Are History – Is It True?
Union Minister Piyush Goyal states that H1B visa issues are resolved, reflecting recent policy changes. Updates in 2024…
Ontario Universities Face $1B Loss Due to Drop in International Students
Ontario universities face a $1 billion revenue loss due to a decline in international students, driven by Canadian…
Trump’s Deportation Plan Could Hammer Home Affordability: Builders
Trump's proposal to deport millions of undocumented immigrants may severely affect the U.S. construction industry and housing market.…
Canada’s Immigration Support Hits Historic Low: What’s Behind the Shift?
Support for immigration in Canada has hit a historic low due to economic pressures like housing shortages and…
Common Reasons for Greece Visa Refusal
Common reasons for Greece visa refusal include incomplete documentation, lack of financial proof, unclear travel purpose, invalid insurance,…
Facing the Facts: Immigrant Underemployment on the Rise in Canada
Immigrant underemployment in Canada is a major issue, with recent immigrants facing higher unemployment rates than Canadian-born individuals.…
Is It Normal to Have an Approved US Visa but an Unsigned Passport?
It's normal for your passport not to be signed initially. A US visa's validity doesn't depend on the…