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H-1B Remote Work from India Triggers Tax Exposure and Employer PE Risk Delays in H-1B visa stamping have left thousands working remotely from India, creating severe tax and compliance risks. Employees face double taxation and cash-flow issues, while U.S. employers risk c

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Fear Ripples as ICE Activity Intensifies in Korean Communities A surge in ICE enforcement, highlighted by a major raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant, has caused widespread panic among Korean Americans. The detentions of both undocumented workers and lawful residents

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U.S. and Australia Expand EBSP Access to Biometric Data Under VWP The U.S. has tied Australia’s visa-free travel status to a new biometric data-sharing agreement. Under the Enhanced Border Security Partnership, U.S. agencies gain direct access to Australian fi

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India–u.s. Trade Deal Boosts Exports and Jobs While Shaping NRI Flows A new U.S.-India trade deal slashes U.S. tariffs to 18% and secures $500 billion in Indian purchases of American energy and defense. India will also drop tariffs on numerous U.S. goods. While aimed at

India–u.s. Trade Deal Boosts Exports and Jobs While Shaping NRI Flows #news

2026 Guide Explains B1/b2 Visa Changes Affecting DS-160 and CEAC Applicants The 2026 U.S. B1/B2 visa process for Indians focuses on application consistency and proof of intent to return. With fees totaling around ₹40,890, applicants must navigate a two-appointment system. Key

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Oracle Considers Major Cuts to Fund AI Cloud Push with Openai Oracle may reduce its workforce by 20,000–30,000 employees to secure funding for AI data centers. Amidst rising debt and high capital expenditures for GPU infrastructure, the company is prioritizing i

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Amazon Layoff Leads to New Job in Two Weeks for Laid Off Engineer Amazon’s recent layoffs have forced thousands of engineers into a crowded job market. Engineer Iren Azra Zou’s two-week turnaround from Amazon to a startup highlights the importance of net

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U.S. Adds Adoption Waiver Amid Green Card Freeze Affecting Immigrant Visas A new U.S. State Department waiver allows international adoptions to proceed on a case-by-case basis despite an ongoing immigrant visa freeze. The freeze, targeting 75 countries since January 2026, re

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Colorado Democrats Advance SB26-005 to Let Residents Sue Federal Agents Colorado’s SB26-005 allows private citizens to sue federal immigration agents in state court for constitutional overreach. By stripping agents of qualified and sovereign immunity, the bill seeks

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Boeing Probes Engine Durability Issue on GE9X Engines with On-Wing Inspection Program Boeing and GE Aerospace are probing a potential durability issue with the GE9X engine’s seals on the 777X aircraft. While inspections are ongoing, flight testing continues and the 2027 delivery

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Judge Dissolves Temporary Restraining Order Blocking DHS Evidence A federal judge lifted an emergency order preventing DHS from altering evidence in the shooting of Alex Pretti. While the court believes evidence is currently safe, the lawsuit continues to address al

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Gavin Newsom Warns Billionaire Tax Will Drive Wealth Out of California Governor Newsom has voiced strong opposition to the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, arguing that taxing California’s wealthiest residents will lead to mass relocation and long-term budget deficits. Th

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DHS Deploys Body-Worn Cameras to Every Officer in Minneapolis DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has mandated immediate body-worn cameras for federal agents in Minneapolis after two fatal shootings involving U.S. citizens. The policy covers ICE and CBP personnel. A natio

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U.S. Attorney General Announces Two More Arrests in Cities Church St. Paul Protest Case Federal authorities have arrested nine people for allegedly disrupting a St. Paul church service. The defendants, charged under civil rights and religious freedom laws, reportedly targeted the church

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ICE Halts All Movement at Dilley Immigration Processing Center After Measles Infections in Texas The Dilley family detention center in Texas is under quarantine after two confirmed measles cases. ICE has halted all movement within the 2,400-capacity facility to monitor for further infections. The

ICE Halts All Movement at Dilley Immigration Processing Center After Measles Infections in Texas #news

Budget 2026 Cuts TCS to 2% Easing Education Remittances Under Liberalised Remittance Scheme The Indian government reduced the TCS rate for overseas education and medical remittances from 5% to 2% for transfers above ₹10 lakh. This change, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, pro

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Kristi Noem Calls Media ‘shocking Lies’ Over Deportation Quotas Kristi Noem has attacked media reports on deportation quotas, citing 10,000 recent arrests of ‘criminal illegal aliens’ as a counter-narrative. The dispute suffers from a lack of transpare

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Minn. Observer Says CBP Used Facial Recognition Then Revoked Global Entry A Minnesota woman alleges federal agents used facial recognition to identify her during an immigration protest, leading to the immediate revocation of her Global Entry and TSA PreCheck status. The cas

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Union Budget 2026–27 Lowers LRS TCS to Boost NRI Liquidity India’s 2026 Budget focuses on reducing financial friction for NRIs by lowering remittance taxes to 2%, simplifying property transaction paperwork, and expanding equity investment limits. Financ

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Nris Shift Capital Into Infrastructure & Transport After Budget 2026 India’s Budget 2026 doubles NRI equity investment limits and simplifies market entry to attract diaspora capital. With a focus on capacity building, the budget allocates significant funds to inf

Nris Shift Capital Into Infrastructure & Transport After Budget 2026 #news

Judge Biery Orders Dilley ICE Release by February 3, 2026 A Texas federal judge has ordered the release of an Ecuadorian father and his 5-year-old son from ICE custody by early February. The ruling sharply rebuked the administration’s immigration enforcement

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Judge Blocks Citizenship Provisions in Executive Order 14248 After Ruling in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s attempt to mandate citizenship verification for specific voter registration pathways. The ruling emphasizes that only Congress and states hold the p

Judge Blocks Citizenship Provisions in Executive Order 14248 After Ruling in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia #news

International Students Face Tax Risks After Filing Form 1040 Instead of Form 1040-NR Nonresident Return Nonresident visa holders often misfile tax returns as residents, risking IRS penalties and immigration issues. This guide outlines how to determine tax residency, the consequences of filing the wrong

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States Pause H-1B Visas in Public Universities and State Agencies Texas Leads Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public universities through May 2027. This mirrors legislative pushes in Florida and Oklahoma. While inte

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Students and Visa Holders Must File Ahead of IRS Standard Federal Tax Return Filing April 15, 2026 The IRS tax season for 2025 income opens with a deadline of April 15, 2026. Immigrants and students must identify their tax residency status to file correctly. Proper filing is essential not only to a

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Trump Administration Sues Undocumented Immigrant Under 1996 Law Over Self-Depart The Trump administration has escalated immigration enforcement by suing an undocumented woman for $1 million under a revived 1996 law. This move is part of a broader campaign that has issued $6 billio

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Sen. Collins Secures End to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ice) Enhanced Operations in Maine After Talks with Kristi Noem Senator Susan Collins announced that ICE has halted its ‘enhanced’ enforcement surge in Maine following constituent concerns. While large-scale operations like ‘Catch of the Day&#821

Sen. Collins Secures End to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ice) Enhanced Operations in Maine After Talks with Kristi Noem #news

Gunfire and Blasts Hit Diori Hamani International Airport Niamey Near Abdourahamane Tiani’s Base Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport was the site of a major security breach on January 29, 2026. Gunmen attacked the facility, triggering a two-hour battle involving anti-aircraft fire. The ai

Gunfire and Blasts Hit Diori Hamani International Airport Niamey Near Abdourahamane Tiani’s Base #news

U.S. Judge Blocks Operation Parris Detentions Protecting Minnesota Refugees A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked ICE’s Operation PARRIS, preventing the arrest of vetted refugees lacking green cards. The emergency order mandates the release of current detainees and t

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China Cancels All Flights on 49 Air Routes Including Shanghai–tokyo Haneda and Beijing Daxing–osaka Kansai Airlines have suspended 49 routes between China and Japan for February 2026 amid rising political tensions and a Chinese government travel advisory. The move impacts major city-pairs and cargo logisti

China Cancels All Flights on 49 Air Routes Including Shanghai–tokyo Haneda and Beijing Daxing–osaka Kansai #news