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Understanding U.S. Expatriation Tax for Green Card Surrender in India
Renouncing U.S. residence can trigger the Expatriation Tax if you meet Covered Expatriate tests: $2 million net worth, five-year average…
Child Tax Credit for Non-U.S. Families: H-1B and F-1 Rules
The Child Tax Credit requires a child to have an SSN, live in the U.S. over six months, be under…
Are visa overstays forgiven when you marry a U.S. citizen?
Spouses of U.S. citizens who overstayed can usually adjust status in the U.S. by filing I-130 and I-485, with overstay…
Altadena Mom Victim of Green Card Scam Awaits ICE Detention Fate
Masuma Khan, 64, detained by ICE in October 2025 after a USCIS check-in, says a 1999 removal order stems from…
Staying in the U.S. through Marriage: A Practical Guide for Immigrants
USCIS now demands civil marriage certificates (effective March 3, 2025) and tightens checks on marriage validity. K-1 visas require marriage…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused, consular calendars…
Birthright Citizenship in 2025: Courts Decide, Prompting Legal Battle
Executive Order 14160 sought to limit birthright citizenship for children of many noncitizen parents. Courts blocked the order; appeals largely…
Top Immigration Stories of 2025: Global Visa and Policy Roundup
2025 saw the U.S. impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new overseas H-1B filings with in-country exemptions, plus a $1,000…