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Planning a U.S. Medical Trip: B-2 Visa Requirements and Costs

For medical B-2 visas, applicants must provide two matching medical letters, realistic cost estimates, and verifiable funds that align with…

Traveling on a B1/B2 Visa with Medical Conditions: Key Tips

New guidance tells consular officers to weigh contagiousness and likely medical costs when reviewing B1/B2 visas, without adding medical exams.…

Health Conditions That Could Block a U.S. Visa (B1/B2) in 2025

2025 guidance keeps a narrow CDC disease list for visa refusals and stresses treatment-first outcomes. New scrutiny examines whether chronic…

Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean

Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may factor into…

Does Hypertension Affect a B1/B2 Visa or Extension?

Controlled high blood pressure does not bar B1/B2 visa issuance or extensions when the condition is stable and self‑managed. Consular…

India–Singapore DTAA: Capital Gains, Residency, NRI Startup Reliefs

The 2025 India–Singapore DTAA upholds post-2019 rules: most capital gains from Indian shares held by Singapore residents are taxed in…

India–UAE DTAA 2025: NRIs, Remittances, and Tax Rules Explained

The India–UAE DTAA protects UAE-based Indians from double taxation if they remain non-resident in India (under 182 days) and hold…

India–U.S. DTAA: A Comprehensive Guide with Case Studies and Credits

The India–U.S. DTAA (effective 1991–92) prevents double taxation using the credit method, caps source rates (dividends 15%; interest/royalties 10–15%), and…