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Australia’s 2025 Student Cap: Impacts for Indian Applicants

For 2025 Australia will limit new international student places to about 270,000—145,000 for universities and 95,000 for VET/private providers—using a…

New Zealand Expands AEWV to 87 Occupations from November 3, 2025

New Zealand adds 87 occupations to the AEWV via the National Occupation List effective November 3, 2025, covering skill levels…

How to Fast-Track Your EAD Renewal Before Expiration

Submit Form I-765 within 180 days of EAD expiry and use the latest form. Pay $410 or apply for a…

Top 7 U.S. Tax Mistakes OCI Cardholders Must Avoid (2025)

OCI status does not alter U.S. tax obligations: U.S. citizens must report worldwide income, disclose foreign accounts (FBAR, FATCA), use…

U.S. Tax Rules for Indian Crypto Staking and NFTs (2025 Update)

IRS guidance (Nov 1, 2025) requires U.S. taxpayers of Indian origin to report staking rewards and NFT income. Value rewards…

U.S. Social Security for Retirees in India: Eligibility and Tax

Citizens with 40 Social Security credits can keep benefits in India if SSA rules are met; Green Card holders face…

Foreign-Spouse Tax Rules: MFJ, MFS, and HOH Essentials for U.S. Filers

When one spouse lives abroad, couples can file separately or elect to file jointly by treating the nonresident spouse as…

U.S. Taxation of Indian Crypto: Cross-Border Implications and Reports

U.S. tax rules classify crypto as property, requiring U.S. citizens in India to report disposals and rewards in USD. Short-term…