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.

While on an H1B visa in the United States, you may want to volunteer your time to a nonprofit or community organization. You can volunteer your time unpaid for a nonprofit organization while you are on an H1B visa as long as the work you are doing would typically be performed by unpaid volunteers.

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.

Cost, application process & requirements for the EB5 Investor Program for U.S. immigrants.

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!

We have a guide to every financial term you'll ever need to know - A to Z!

Many of us may perceive trusts as a complex subject better left to our attorney. However, a trust is simply a contract initiated by a grantor who agrees to transfer assets to a beneficiary, who then receives the assets as stipulated in the trust contract. A trustee, who may also be the grantor, manages the trust assets and ensures the stipulated terms of the trust are faithfully executed.