US immigrants are often most focused on achieving permanent residency status. But estate tax planning should happen in tandem to pre-residency planning. US estate tax burden issues must be addressed, especially for high net worth individuals.

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.

While you are working for a US employer on an H1B visa, you may be offered opportunities to take on additional work through another employer or entity, sometimes as a freelancer. Unfortunately, these types of work are almost always forbidden while on an H1B visa.

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!

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