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Green Card and OCI: U.S. Worldwide Tax Residency Explained

Holding an OCI does not end U.S. tax residency for Green Card holders. To stop U.S. worldwide taxation, one must…

India–U.S. Tax Reporting: Avoiding Double Taxation and Documentation

Differing residency rules and fiscal years between India and the U.S. often create double‑taxation risks. Claiming foreign tax credits needs…

RSUs Vesting Across Borders: Tax Sourcing and Withholding Gaps

RSU vests after relocation create split sourcing: countries tax portions based on workdays between grant and vest. Withholding gaps occur…

E-Visa Beats VOA for Indian Travelers: Planning and Certainty 2025

E-visas offer pre-approval, fixed fees, and faster processing—reducing refusals and queues—while visa-on-arrival fits spontaneous travel but risks delays and variable…

New U.S. Visa Surcharges 2025–2026: Indians, Students & Workers

From Jan 1, 2026, a $250 Integrity Fee will be added to most non-immigrant visas; new H-1B petitions filed on…

U.S. Tax Implications for Indian Startup Equity Abroad

India’s Clause 72(6) allows NRIs to compute unlisted-share capital gains in the original foreign currency, reducing rupee-related Indian tax increases.…

Dual-Country Residency for H-1B Professionals: U.S. & India Tax Plan

H-1B professionals returning to India should evaluate the U.S. Substantial Presence Test and India’s residency rules to avoid double taxation.…

FEIE vs FTC for H-1B and F-1 Income from India: Guidance

FEIE (Form 2555) excludes eligible wages earned abroad up to $130,000 (2025) if time tests are met; FTC (Form 1116)…