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.
It is estimated that about 3.2%-3.6% of the U.S. population is made up of illegal immigrants. If you happen to be a part of the undocumented population, you may want to get a student loan. Still, you might be afraid of being rejected and/or any legal issues. Can illegal immigrants
At a Glance: To sponsor a tourist visa, a sponsor must provide several critical documents. These include a copy of their passport, I-797A approval, and I-94 forms, indicating their immigration status and history. Financial stability is shown through the W2 form, recent pay stubs, and a US bank accou…
Are you moving to the U.S.? Do you need some help with your adjustment of status? Do you know what is required of Green Card applicants? One of the most important steps you need to cover is your adjustment of status interview. Here are some tips you can use to
At a Glance Consular processing and adjustment of status are two ways to apply for a Green Card. Consular processing is done abroad at a U.S. consulate, while adjustment of status is for individuals already living in the U.S. Consular processing allows applying from the home country but may lack
Millions of people apply for Green Cards every year. The process is very tricky since it requires applicants to comply with different eligibility criteria. People look for advice from those who have completed the process to aid their own immigration attempts. The adjustment of status interview is a …
Are you planning a trip to the U.S. soon? Or do you need to provide some documents for your immigration attempts? In both of these cases, you need to know about a critical document. Form I-94 is paramount to the success of your trip or immigration attempts. Let’s take a
At a Glance The H-2B visa is a non-immigrant visa designed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for foreign workers filling temporary non-agricultural roles in the U.S. U.S.-based agents or employers initiate the visa process by filing necessary forms on behalf of prospective workers, su…
At a Glance A Social Security Number (SSN) is a nine-digit number issued by the government to eligible U.S. residents and citizens. It is important for tracking earnings, taxation, and benefits. An SSN is obtained by applying through Form SS-5. It is used for employment verification, opening account…
Editorial Note: The following article contains information about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). As of late 2017, the Trump Administration is in the process of phasing the DACA program out. It is possible, in the future, that no new DACA applications will be accepted and processed. If…
At a Glance: Form I-90 is used by green card holders to renew or replace their green card. It should be filed if the card has expired, is nearing expiration, lost, stolen, damaged, or contains incorrect information. The form can be filed online or by mail, depending on the circumstances.