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What to Know: 4 Ways ICE Is Expanding Training and Recruitment
After eliminating age caps on August 6, 2025, ICE received over 80,000 applications and is expanding hiring with up to…
The Unspoken Rules of Airport Lounges — Why They Still Matter
To reduce crowding, lounges adopted a 3-hour access window in 2025; Delta counts all entries within 24 hours as one…
FHSA 2025 Guide: Eligibility, $8,000 Limit, and Tax Benefits
The FHSA enables first-time buyers to save with $8,000 annual room and $40,000 lifetime cap; contributions deduct from income, growth…
7 Phrases to Avoid at Immigration and How They Jeopardize Entry
Mid-2025 border controls prioritize consistency and documentary proof: mismatched answers or vague plans can trigger secondary inspection or refusal. Travelers…
Complete Guide to Applying for a Belgium Tourist Visa from India
For Indians visiting Belgium, apply 30–60 days before departure with a signed Schengen application, €30,000 insurance, flight and hotel bookings,…
H‑1B Lottery Ends: Wage‑Based Selection to Favor Highest Salaries
On August 14, 2025, the White House approved a rule replacing the H-1B lottery with wage-based rankings. DHS will publish…
Workers’ Compensation and Injury Payments: What Is Tax‑Exempt
Updated August 16, 2025: Workers’ compensation, compensatory damages for physical injury, and qualifying life insurance proceeds are generally tax‑free. Keep…
2023 Foreign Earned Income and Housing Exclusions: Rules and Limits
Americans abroad can exclude up to $120,000 (2023) of foreign earned income using Form 2555 if they have a foreign…