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.
If you are a U.S. citizen and, at the present time, you are engaged with a person from another country, you might want your fiancé to come to join you in the U.S. You may want that either for the wedding or in order to settle down in the U.S.
At a Glance H1B workers laid off have two grace periods: a 60-day period to find new employment or change status and a 10-day period for departure or status adjustments. Employers must notify USCIS of terminations, and workers must file for new visas due to H1B’s employer-specific nature. Opti…
At a Glance Form I-551, known as a Green Card, grants individuals permanent resident status in the U.S. for up to ten years. The Green Card provides employment authorization, allowing individuals to work in the U.S. Eligibility varies based on categories such as immediate relatives, refugees/asylum …
When you are mailing the documentation for your visa, you are hoping that everything will be in order and that soon enough, you will receive your acceptance for the visa. However, in some cases, things do not go as planned – and you will be sent an RFE (Request for
At a Glance I-140 Premium Processing is a USCIS service for expedited processing of certain employment-based visa petitions. It guarantees a 15-day processing time for eligible petitions in EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 visa categories. The petitioner, usually the employer, files the application with Form I-…
At a Glance Form I-539, known as the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, is essential for U.S. non-immigrants seeking to extend their stay or change visa designations. Recent updates require a $85 biometrics fee, with applicants needing to schedule an appointment at a USCIS Applicant S…
At a Glance PERM processing initiates the acquisition of employment-based immigrant visas in the U.S., involving tests by the Department of Labor (DOL) to assess job opportunities for immigrants. The process encompasses crucial steps such as determining prevailing wages, analyst review, audits, and …
Are you a conditional permanent resident of the US, and want to achieve an unconditional permanent resident status? This article is for you. In here, we will have a closer look at how you can achieve a permanent resident status without any conditions. We will also understand the form I-751
When a U.S. citizen becomes engaged to a foreign national, they may plan to bring their fiancé(e) to the United States on a K1 visa. However, if the foreign fiancé(e) has unmarried children under 21 years old, these children may be eligible to accompany their parent to the U.S. on
At a Glance Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support, is required for family-based and some employment-based immigrants, serving as a legal contract ensuring financial support. It should be completed accurately, signed, and accompanied by necessary supporting documents, including federal income tax docu…