An Immigrant's Guide To Building A US Credit Score
All immigrants face a common barrier: a lack of US credit history. Here's a guide to building your credit score.
All immigrants face a common barrier: a lack of US credit history. Here's a guide to building your credit score.
Did you just receive your first paycheck as an immigrant in the US? If yes, your first American pay stub might look confusing to you. To help you get to know your pay stub and understand all the different deductions and words, here’s a guide.
At one point, you might need to send funds to a friend or family member who is in another part of the world. You have several choices if you’re planning to send money abroad. Prices, convenience, and speed can vary greatly. We’ve distilled the Top 5 options for sending money abroad.
If you file taxes in the US, you may be able to deduct student loan interest from your taxable income. But what if the interest payments are made on a student loan from a non-US bank?
Here are 10 common tax-filing mistakes encountered by immigrants. As you prepare for tax season, take care to make sure you’ve avoided them!
Before heading to the airport, make sure you’ve met the requirements for entering or reentering the United States. This includes traveling with large amounts of money. Here’s what you need to know about bringing money into the USA on a plane.
Whether you are just beginning your education at a United States institution of higher learning or you’ve yet to decide, knowing your employment options in advance will help determine how long you can stay in the United States after graduation.
Merely being admitted to a college or university in the United States does not mean that you will receive Form I-20. Before a DSO can provide Form I-20, the international student must certify financial responsibility. This process is distinct from meeting admission requirements and being accepted to the school.
The F1 visa does permit some very specific kinds of work while you are studying in the United States and immediately thereafter. This article is a guide to the types of work that are permitted.
In general, non-US citizens employed in the U.S. are required to pay FICA taxes. However, those with single intent, or non-immigrant status (or F1 visa holders) are exempt from FICA taxes.
Resident aliens must report their worldwide income from all sources. Nonresident aliens are only required to pay income tax on any income that is earned or otherwise realized from a U.S. source.
Most frequently asked money-related questions we get from working with immigrant families including getting a SSN or ITIN, buying a home, refinancing loans, estate taxes + more!