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Navigating F-1 to H-1B: Tax Residency and Payroll Traps
October 1 H-1B start dates change tax residency and payroll: FICA exemption ends, Social Security and Medicare withholding must start,…
Azerbaijan Expands Visa Policies to Boost Chinese Tourism Growth
Starting July 16, 2025, Azerbaijan and China enacted a mutual visa-free policy allowing 30-day visits and 90 days within 180…
SEVIS Rules for Long India Trips: What F-1 Students Must Know
F-1 students risk SEVIS termination if abroad over five months without authorization. Keep I-20 signatures current (12 months; 6 for…
Turkish Tourists Face Growing Schengen Hurdles Despite Cascade Visa
The July 2025 cascade visa aims to extend multi-entry Schengen permits for repeat lawful travelers. By October 30, 2025, Turkish…
President Boakai Welcomes U.S. Visa Extension to 36 Months for Liberia
U.S. visitor visas for Liberians now last 36 months instead of 12, permit multiple entries, and keep the reciprocity fee…
Saudi Arabia mandates health insurance for temporary work visas
From April 10, 2025, Saudi Arabia requires employers to buy CCHI-registered health insurance linked to a worker’s passport before issuing…
Bulgaria Streamlines Long-Term Visa for Indians with New Centers
From November 1, 2025, Bulgaria will decentralize D visa intake across six Indian cities via VFS Global. New Delhi opens…
US Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: Implications for Indian Expats
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends most automatic EAD extensions, reversing the 540-day pandemic-era policy. Affected workers should file up…