Financial navigation can be particularly challenging for immigrants. Stilt specializes in offering tailored financial advice for newcomers, from establishing credit in a new country to understanding local financial norms. Our resources are designed to help immigrants achieve financial stability and success, no matter where they are in their journey.
At a Glance: Form N-400 is the initial step towards becoming a U.S. citizen, gathering biographical details and confirming eligibility. The form consists of 18 sections with 50 questions, assessing the applicant’s qualifications. Eligibility criteria include being at least 18 years old, holdin…
At a Glance: A Request for Evidence (RFE) is issued by USCIS when necessary supporting documents are not included with an immigration benefit application, causing a delay in the decision-making process. The RFE asks for specific additional proof and is printed on blue paper with “Form I-797E&#…
At a Glance: The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a national association of immigration lawyers established in 1946. AILA advocates for immigration law and policy, promoting justice and advancing the conversation on immigration issues in the United States. The association represent…
At a Glance: Two forms of ID are required to submit an I-9 form for a specific purpose. The first ID establishes the individual’s identity as a citizen or resident in the United States. The second ID verifies their employment authorization. The USCIS provides three lists of acceptable document…
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, introduced in 2012, provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization to nearly 800,000 eligible immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children. DACA recipients are eligible to transition to a green card, but one common q…
At a Glance Refers to a financial document, like a check, requiring endorsement for payment. Payer specifies the recipient by writing “pay to the order of” on the document. Both payer and recipient must sign the check to ensure proper money transfer. Follows Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)…
At a Glance A good moral character is characterized by being an upstanding citizen without serious criminal charges. USCIS assesses an individual’s character based on their history in the past five years (or three years for spouses of U.S. citizens) before applying for naturalization. Evidence…
At a Glance: The August Visa Bulletin provides information on immigrant numbers, final action dates, and filing dates for employment-based visas. It helps foreign applicants understand key dates for visa applications. The bulletin includes updates for different visa types, such as EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, …
At a Glance: The DREAM Act is a proposed legislation in the United States that provides temporary conditional residency and work rights to unauthorized immigrants who arrived in the country as minors. It aims to offer a path to permanent residency for eligible individuals. Despite several versions i…
At a Glance: A National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a pathway to U.S. permanent residency without a sponsor or employer. It is granted to individuals whose work benefits the United States in areas like education or healthcare. NIWs waive the labor certification and employer sponsorship requirements. Be…