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.
On June 25, 2020, President Trump announced a second round of stimulus checks will be coming to aid the struggling American economy. Even though the U.S. unemployment rate is declining, many families still find themselves in a financial crisis, unable to pay rent and cover basic necessities. P…
On October 6, 2020, Trump took another bold step to restrict temporary work visas in the United States. The Trump administration announced a sudden change to H1B rules. These new rules will tighten restrictions on companies hiring skilled foreign workers in specialty occupations. The new rules, whic…
At a Glance Money order is a secure alternative to personal or cash checks. Requires specifying recipient’s name and both signatures for validity. Commonly used for international transfers, official payments, and situations requiring proof of payment. Required information includes payee name, …
If you’re a speaker of a language other than English and do not possess English proficiency, then the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS allows you to use interpreters. You can then submit certified translation documents. But for asylum interviews, you can use a USCIS-approv…
When Trump’s visa ban was enforced, it sent shock waves through the political world and immigration communities. Families were separated, and many companies like Facebook’s normal operations and employment strategies were thrown a curveball. In general, people were shocked and outraged.&…
COVID 19 has caused many plans to go awry and has impacted the lives of immigrants in different ways. One of the big frustrations was the 2020 green card ban President Trump enforced in his April executive order. The process for numerous Indians who were ready to get their green
At a Glance Sending money from India to the U.S. is possible under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The Liberalised Remittance Scheme allows sending up to USD 2,50,000 per year for various purposes. Options for transferring money include online money transfer service providers, foreign cu…
USCIS was planning to increase some of its fees recently, something that wouldn’t have been so advantageous for people with smaller incomes. However, a federal district court issued a nationwide injunction on September 29, 2020, one that doesn’t allow USCIS to increase the fees for now. The fees wer…
Everyone knows how Donald Trump has an issue with foreign workers, mentioning how the H1B program is giving jobs to foreigners while not enough American workers are employed. Well, it has been announced recently that $150 million is available for training the current U.S. workers, and will be given …
Every year, millions of noncitizens become permanent residents of the United States. They get the privilege of staying and working in America for a certain period. Like other immigration processes, this requires filing paperwork with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in…