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U.S. Tax Residency: Resident vs Nonresident Aliens Explained
IRS residency rules use the Green Card Test and Substantial Presence Test to classify taxpayers. Exemptions exist for F‑1/J‑1 students.…
Filing U.S. Taxes for NRIs and International Students: A Guide
International students (F-1, J-1, M-1) must file Form 8843 annually; those with U.S. income file Form 1040-NR. State returns may…
From F-1 to H-1B: A Practical Guide for U.S. Employment
New rules add a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions starting September 21, 2025, and shift selection toward higher wages…
SSN vs ITIN for Non-Residents: Who Qualifies and Why It Matters
Choose SSN if authorized to work; choose ITIN if you must file U.S. taxes but aren’t SSN-eligible. SSN processing is…
Understanding the SSA, SSN, and Employee Benefits in the U.S.
The SSA issues SSNs that link wages to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits and support immigration checks. F-1 students need…
Dallas Stays Out of Immigration Enforcement for the Right Reasons
Dallas rejected ICE's $25 million offer to join 287(g), prioritizing community trust and local policing. The move drew scrutiny from…
Minnesota’s Ecuadorian Community Thrives, But Faces Uncertain Future
Minnesota has received buses carrying several Ecuadorian asylum-seeker families, expanding a 15,102-strong community. Local councils requested TPS to allow work…
Inside the First U.S. Deportation Flight to Iran: A Nightmare
The U.S. sent its first deportation flight to Iran with 120 people, reportedly escorted in handcuffs and processed with limited…