US Sees 6.9% Fall in Indian Student Numbers as Visa Rules Tighten
Active Indian student numbers in the U.S. fell 6.9% by February 2026 following strict new visa vetting rules…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
India Launches FTI-TTP Trusted Traveller Programme with Global Entry-Like Benefits
FTI-TTP is India’s trusted traveler program for pre-verified passengers. Approved users can clear airport immigration in under a…
Bureau of Immigration Adds FTI-TTP Enrollment to E-Gates for Faster Processing
India's FTI-TTP offers faster airport clearance for Indian and OCI holders via e-gates and biometric verification after a…
Iranian Sanctions Evasion Suspect Faces Deportation as He Sponsors Mother’s Visa
Amin Yousefijam faces Canadian deportation and blocked family sponsorship following a U.S. conviction, highlighting security-based inadmissibility in 2026.
Indian Students and Researchers Can Claim Standard Deduction Under U.S.-India Tax Treaty Article 21
Essential guide for Indian students and researchers on claiming 2026 U.S. tax treaty benefits, including standard deductions and…
2026 J-1 Visa Tax Return Guide for 1.5 Million Exchange Visitors, Au Pairs, Scholars
J-1 visa tax guide for 2026: Learn how to file Form 8843 and 1040-NR, determine residency, and avoid…
Nonresident Aliens Use Income Tax Treaties to Lower Withholding Rates in 2026
Learn how nonresident aliens can reduce 2026 U.S. tax withholding from 30% to 0-15% using tax treaties, including…
Mixed-Status Family Tax Guide 2026: Using the Substantial Presence Test with Form 1040-NR
Learn how mixed-status families must navigate IRS residency tests, ITIN applications, and foreign asset reporting for the 2026…
IRS and ICE Expand Data Sharing Under Memorandum of Understanding in 2026
Federal courts have blocked the IRS from sharing ITIN filer data with ICE, protecting taxpayer privacy for the…