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Social Security Agreements: Why Global Indians Benefit in 2025

India seeks to widen its SSA network as expatriates and firms face double social security deductions and lost benefits. SSAs…

India–U.S. Tax Treaty Essentials for F-1, H-1B, NRIs (2025 Update)

The India–U.S. DTAA prevents double taxation and gives students a unique standard deduction right, but absent a Social Security totalisation…

H-1B Employers Can File New Applications as FLAG Returns to Service

FLAG returned to full operation on October 31, 2025, restarting LCA, prevailing wage, and PERM processing. OFLC reported initial certifications…

Aparna Dave: 2025 H-1B Reforms Are Light Over Darkness

The 2025 H-1B overhaul prioritizes U.S. master’s and PhD holders, adds a $100,000 one-time petition fee (effective Sept 21, 2025),…

DOL Resumes H-1B LCAs and PERM Processing Amid Backlog

FLAG returned October 31, 2025 after a month‑long outage. Filing for H‑1B LCAs and PERM resumes, but large backlogs (thousands…

Thanksgiving Travel for Green Card Holders: Re-entry Rules

Permanent residents should avoid long absences around Thanksgiving because trips approaching six months can prompt CBP to question residency intent.…

Thanksgiving H-1B Travel: Re-entry Rules, Docs, and $100k Proclamation

Thanksgiving consulate slowdowns and a Sept 21, 2025 proclamation imposing a $100,000 supplemental fee for some new H‑1B petitions increase…

Year-End Tax Deductions for International Workers and Students

Before December 31, 2025, confirm tax residency to know whether to file Form 1040 or 1040-NR. Update withholding, max 401(k)…