UK visa reforms — an 18‑month Graduate Route, a 6% tuition levy, and higher maintenance (£1,171/month outside London) — could…
New rules add a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions starting September 21, 2025, and shift selection toward higher wages…
H-1B hires often see lower take-home pay because mandatory federal, state, FICA taxes, and benefit elections reduce gross salaries. Employers…
F-1 students are generally exempt from FICA during their first five calendar years as nonresident aliens. If payroll withholds Social…
Choose SSN if authorized to work; choose ITIN if you must file U.S. taxes but aren’t SSN-eligible. SSN processing is…
The SSA issues SSNs that link wages to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits and support immigration checks. F-1 students need…
F-1 students (with CPT/OPT or on-campus jobs) and H-1B employees must apply in person with Form SS-5 and original documents.…
The September 19, 2025 proclamation (effective September 21) adds a $100,000 fee for many new H-1B petitions and shifts selection…
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