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Digital Entry Under VWP: ESTA Enables 90-Day Travel Without Visas

U.S. border processing is shifting to digital ESTA authorizations tied to e-passport chips for 42 VWP countries. ESTA costs $21,…

New Trump Health-Based Visa Guidelines Could Deny Immigrant Applicants

The administration’s cable instructs consular officers to factor chronic health conditions, age, and lifetime care costs into public-charge assessments, emphasizing…

India’s DTAAs Prevent Double Taxation for Students in Canada, U.S.

India–Canada, India–U.S., and U.S.–Canada tax treaties coordinate taxing rights for Indian graduates moving from Canadian study to U.S. H‑1B employment.…

Understanding Exit Tax for Canada and the U.S. When You Leave

Exit Tax treats unrealized gains as taxable on departure. Canada requires T1161, T1243 and T1 Departure Return; the U.S. requires…

No Double Treaty Relief: Rules, Penalties, and How to Correct

DTAAs allow one treaty benefit per income item based on residency; claiming the same credit in two countries is prohibited.…

India–Canada DTAA and SSA Guide for NRIs: Taxes, Pensions 2025

India–Canada DTAA and SSA protect over 1.1 million cross‑border residents from double taxation and duplicate pension contributions. DTAA uses foreign…

Global Education Trends 2025: Visa Rules, Costs, and AI Impact

2025 marks a shift in international education: US arrivals fall 19% as students favor countries offering stable work rights, lower…

DTAA and SSA Guides for Indians in Australia (2025 Edition)

India–Australia DTAA and SSA prevent double taxation and duplicate pension contributions. Plan residency, get TRCs and Detachment Certificates, track India…